47.2418° N, 6.0218° E
BESANCON
Most Famous People Born in Besancon, France
- Notable people
- 548
- Peak decade
- 1970s
- Median birth year
- 1879
- Most distinctive
- Prelate 12.9×
One face per century — the most globally famous figure born in Besancon during each.
Notable Births by Decade
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What Besancon Is Known For
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Politician is Besancon's biggest profession — 15% of all notables (83).
Besancon over-indexes on prelate — 12.9× the global rate.
Besancon under-produces football — only 0.5× the global rate.
Profession Mix Over Time
Each band shows a profession family's share of Besancon's notable births by decade. Hover the chart for the breakdown at any decade.
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- Military
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- Field: Football Clear ×
Jonas Martin
Born 1990
Vincent Nogueira
Born 1988
Norbert Eschmann
1933 - 2009
Mehdi Jeannin
Born 1991
Cyril Kali
Born 1984
Arnaud Maire
Born 1979
Anthony Basso
Born 1979
Yohann Lasimant
Born 1989
Kévin Hoggas
Born 1991
Aurélien Faivre
Born 1978
Rachid Djebaili
Born 1975
Florian Bague
Born 1984
Johann Chapuis
Born 1975
Bertrand Piton
Born 1970
Rémi Pillot
Born 1990
Guillaume Dequaire
Born 1990
Mohamed Louhkiar
Born 1983
Robin Previtali
Born 1987
Sébastien Fidani
Born 1978
Sylvain Matrisciano
Born 1963
Tatiana Solanet
Born 1992
Thierry Crétier
Born 1972
Joël Beaujouan
Born 1948
Philippe Terrier
Born 1947
Jean-Pierre Roset
Born 1941
Jean-Marc Trinita
Born 1965
Lucien Mille
Born 1927
Ludovic Golliard
Born 1983