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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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Dominique Wilms
Born 1930
Pierre Michael
1932 - 2001
Marc Wilmet
1938 - 2018
Jacques Brichant
1930 - 2011
Solange Berry
Born 1932
Maurice Culot
Born 1937
S. G. Sender
1930 - 2009
Jean-Claude Bernardet
Born 1936
Serge Gennaux
Born 1938
Paul Louka
1936 - 2011
Étienne Knoops
Born 1934
Jacques Culot
Born 1933
Maurice Gilbert
Born 1934
André Stassart
Born 1937
Émile Souply
1933 - 2013
Pierre Salik
Born 1930
Claude Collard (football)
1936 - 2017
Robert Maldague
Born 1930