56.1565° N, 10.2098° E
ARHUS
Most Famous People Born in Arhus, Denmark
- Notable people
- 429
- Peak decade
- 1970s
- Median birth year
- 1951
- Most distinctive
- Sailor 17.6×
One face per decade — the most globally famous figure born in Arhus during each.
Notable Births by Decade
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What Arhus Is Known For
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Football is Arhus's biggest profession — 12% of all notables (53).
Arhus over-indexes on sailor — 17.6× the global rate.
Arhus under-produces politician — only 0.5× the global rate.
Profession Mix Over Time
Each band shows a profession family's share of Arhus's notable births by decade. Hover the chart for the breakdown at any decade.
- Sports
- Film & TV
- Music
- Writing
- Art & Design
- Politics & Law
- Other
- Filtered to 1900s Clear ×
Hans Hedtoft
1903 - 1955
H. C. Hansen
1906 - 1960
William Hillcourt
1900 - 1992
Erik Møller
1909 - 2002
Per Buckhøj
1902 - 1964
Alfred Jensen (politician)
1903 - 1988
Eigil Reimers
1904 - 1976
Jørgen Brinch Hansen
1909 - 1969
Poul Sørensen (poet)
1906 - 1973
Carl Jensen (boxer)
1909 - 1991
Rasmus Torgensen
1900 - 1932
Rigmor Andersen
1903 - 1995
Alfred Mogensen
1900 - 1986
Ella Gudrun Ingeborg Holleufer
1906 - 1954
Herman Andersen (wrestler)
1904 - 1955
Holger Askehave
1900 - 1978
Erik Hammer Sørensen
1902 - 1973