Famous Persons from Alter do Chão, Portalegre, Portugal
- Júlio César - Born on June 16, 1947 - Actor
- João Barrento - Born on April 26, 1940 - Essayist, Literary critic, Chronicler, University teacher, and Translator - Goethe Medal
- Artur Pastor - Born on May 1, 1922 - Photographer (died: September 17, 1999)
- Joaquim Namorado - Born on June 30, 1914 - Poet, and Writer - Officer of the Order of Liberty (died: December 29, 1986)