47.3231° N, 5.0419° E
DIJON
Most Famous People Born in Dijon, France
- Notable people
- 620
- Peak decade
- 1980s
- Median birth year
- 1882
- Most distinctive
- Fencer 6.7×
One face per century — the most globally famous figure born in Dijon during each.
Notable Births by Decade
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What Dijon Is Known For
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Politician is Dijon's biggest profession — 13% of all notables (78).
Dijon over-indexes on fencer — 6.7× the global rate.
Dijon under-produces football — only 0.3× the global rate.
Profession Mix Over Time
Each band shows a profession family's share of Dijon's notable births by decade. Hover the chart for the breakdown at any decade.
- Politics & Law
- Sports
- Writing
- Art & Design
- Science
- Film & TV
- Other
Marianne Buso
Born 1992
Antoine Baron
1772 - 1855
Henry François Vernillat
1884 - 1949
Paul Franceschi
1828 - 1894
Jean-Claude Justice
1949 - 1999
Victor Chocarne
1824 - 1881
Françoise Abeille de Keralio
1727 - 1795
Simone Plessis
1913 - 1945
Jean Boillaud
1738 - 1809
Henri Richon
1745 - 1827
Sébastien Renot
Born 1989
Jean Baptiste Jacques de La Porte d'Anglefort
1787 - 1809
Eugène Verpault
Born 1885
Timoleone di Cossé-Brissac
1813 - 1888
Jean-Nicolas Champy
1776 - 1801
Sebastien Kouma
Born 1997
Odot Molain
1383 - 1471
Jean Bouhier (1624-1714)
1624 - 1714
Sophie Cordelier
Born 1987
Jacques Martin (1766-1833)
1766 - 1833