33.5131° N, 36.2920° E
DAMASCUS
Most Famous People Born in Damascus, Syria
- Notable people
- 464
- Peak decade
- 1970s
- Median birth year
- 1943
- Most distinctive
- Archbishop 31.4×
One face per decade — the most globally famous figure born in Damascus during each.
Notable Births by Decade
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What Damascus Is Known For
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Politician is Damascus's biggest profession — 15% of all notables (68).
Damascus over-indexes on archbishop — 31.4× the global rate.
Profession Mix Over Time
Each band shows a profession family's share of Damascus's notable births by decade. Hover the chart for the breakdown at any decade.
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- Field: Philosopher Clear ×
0004 PHILOSOPHER
Michel Aflaq
1912 - 1989
0007 PHILOSOPHER
Ibn al-Nafis
1210 - 1289
0011 PHILOSOPHER
Damascius
480 - 550
0029 PHILOSOPHER
Sadiq Jalal al-Azm
1934 - 2016
0030 PHILOSOPHER
Sari Nusseibeh
Born 1949
0455 PHILOSOPHER
Alessandro di Damasco
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