51.6553° N, 7.8132° E
HAMM
Most Famous People Born in Hamm, Germany
- Notable people
- 334
- Peak decade
- 1950s
- Median birth year
- 1938
- Most distinctive
- Merchant 17.1×
One face per decade — the most globally famous figure born in Hamm during each.
Notable Births by Decade
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What Hamm Is Known For
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Politician is Hamm's biggest profession — 13% of all notables (42).
Hamm over-indexes on merchant — 17.1× the global rate.
Profession Mix Over Time
Each band shows a profession family's share of Hamm's notable births by decade. Hover the chart for the breakdown at any decade.
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- Sports
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- Film & TV
- Art & Design
- Other
- Filtered to 1800s Clear ×
0029 POLITICIAN
Karl von Bodelschwingh-Velmede
1800 - 1873
0073 ENTREPRENEUR
Julius Vorster
1809 - 1876
0208 LAWYER
Julius Wiethaus
1806 - 1863
0255 JUDGE
Carl Wiethaus
1809 - 1865