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CHARLEROI
Most Famous People Born in Charleroi, Belgium
- Notable people
- 345
- Peak decade
- 1940s
- Median birth year
- 1936
- Most distinctive
- Architect 3.3×
One face per decade — the most globally famous figure born in Charleroi during each.
Notable Births by Decade
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What Charleroi Is Known For
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Politician is Charleroi's biggest profession — 22% of all notables (75).
Charleroi over-indexes on architect — 3.3× the global rate.
Charleroi under-produces actor — only 0.7× the global rate.
Profession Mix Over Time
Each band shows a profession family's share of Charleroi's notable births by decade. Hover the chart for the breakdown at any decade.
- Politics & Law
- Sports
- Writing
- Art & Design
- Music
- Film & TV
- Other
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Charles Delporte (artist)
1928 - 2012
Paul Melchior (professeur)
1925 - 2004
Jean Van Lierde
1926 - 2006
Pol Vandromme
1927 - 2009
Robert Wangermée
1920 - 2019
Léon Jomaux
1922 - 1980
Paul Lebeau (jésuite)
1925 - 2012
Yvan Delsarte
1929 - 2019
Anne Alexandre (actrice)
1920 - 2010
Jacques Dofny
1923 - 1994
Vital Loraux
1925 - 2013
Jacques Henrard
1920 - 2008
Jacques Depelsenaire
1923 - 2009
Guy Tavernier
1924 - 1996
Roger Hanotiau
1927 - 2018
Michel Lambiotte
1921 - 2013
Frans C. Lemaire
Born 1927
Claude Hubaux
1920 - 1979
André Baudson
1927 - 1998
Marcel Gaillard (Belgian footballer)
1927 - 1976
Robert Dussart
1921 - 2011
Jean Deterville
Born 1923