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.
- Politics & Law
- Sports
- Writing
- Art & Design
- Science
- Military
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0006 PLAYWRIGHT
Tristan Bernard
1866 - 1947
0022 PLAYWRIGHT
Jean Mairet
1604 - 1686
0106 PLAYWRIGHT
Yves Ravey
Born 1953
0154 PLAYWRIGHT
Francis baron d'Allarde
1778 - 1841
0198 PLAYWRIGHT
Philippe Minyana
Born 1946
0421 PLAYWRIGHT
Jules Belamy
1823 - 1852
0448 PLAYWRIGHT
Jules Poignand
1851 - 1921