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GIESSEN
Most Famous People Born in Giessen, Germany
- Notable people
- 517
- Peak decade
- 1960s
- Median birth year
- 1934
- Most distinctive
- Chemist 7.2×
One face per decade — the most globally famous figure born in Giessen during each.
Notable Births by Decade
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What Giessen Is Known For
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Politician is Giessen's biggest profession — 14% of all notables (72).
Giessen over-indexes on chemist — 7.2× the global rate.
Giessen under-produces football — only 0.3× the global rate.
Profession Mix Over Time
Each band shows a profession family's share of Giessen's notable births by decade. Hover the chart for the breakdown at any decade.
- Politics & Law
- Science
- Sports
- Writing
- Film & TV
- Art & Design
- Other
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Helmut Ringsdorf
Born 1929
Margret Fürer
1927 - 2012
Günther Rühle
Born 1924
Peter Düttmann
1923 - 2001
Kurt A. Jung
1923 - 1990
Benno Walldorf
1928 - 1985
Ursula Köllner
1920 - 1995
Hermann Heußner
1926 - 1996
Hans Schmandt
1920 - 1993
Günther Kern
1923 - 1995
Franz Vogt (Unternehmer)
1920 - 2006
Gottfried North
1920 - 2003
Paul Martin (Musiker)
Born 1927
Doris Wetterhahn
1921 - 1983
Gerhard Feller
Born 1925