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LEIDEN
Most Famous People Born in Leiden, Netherlands
- Notable people
- 452
- Peak decade
- 1960s
- Median birth year
- 1900
- Most distinctive
- Skipper 40.6×
One face per century — the most globally famous figure born in Leiden during each.
Notable Births by Decade
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What Leiden Is Known For
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Painter is Leiden's biggest profession — 17% of all notables (76).
Leiden over-indexes on skipper — 40.6× the global rate.
Leiden under-produces football — only 0.5× the global rate.
Profession Mix Over Time
Each band shows a profession family's share of Leiden's notable births by decade. Hover the chart for the breakdown at any decade.
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- Field: Football Clear ×
Ricardo van Rhijn
Born 1991
Tim de Cler
Born 1978
Wim Rijsbergen
Born 1952
Glenn Helder
Born 1968
Barry Opdam
Born 1976
Mike Zonneveld
Born 1980
Alfons Groenendijk
Born 1964
Erik Falkenburg
Born 1988
Joost Terol
Born 1980
Charles Corver
1936 - 2020
Chantal de Ridder
Born 1989
Wesley de Ruiter
Born 1986
Carlo l'Ami
Born 1966
Randy Wolters
Born 1990
Lodewijk Roembiak
Born 1969
Danny Guijt
Born 1981
Iman Dozy
1887 - 1957
Cor Varkevisser
Born 1982
Mats van Kins
Born 1998
Ingmar Maayen
Born 1988
Remco Torken
Born 1972
Rik Sebens
Born 1988
Wout Holverda
Born 1958
Hennie de Romijn
Born 1968
Martin van Leeuwen
Born 1981