51.0237° N, 4.4829° E
MECHELEN
Most Famous People Born in Mechelen, Belgium
- Notable people
- 322
- Peak decade
- 1950s
- Median birth year
- 1836
- Most distinctive
- Sculptor 12.8×
One face per century — the most globally famous figure born in Mechelen during each.
Notable Births by Decade
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What Mechelen Is Known For
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Painter is Mechelen's biggest profession — 18% of all notables (58).
Mechelen over-indexes on sculptor — 12.8× the global rate.
Profession Mix Over Time
Each band shows a profession family's share of Mechelen's notable births by decade. Hover the chart for the breakdown at any decade.
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- Filtered to 1570s Clear ×
0015 PAINTER
David Vinckboons
1576 - 1632
0021 PAINTER
Denis van Alsloot
1570 - 1626
0079 PAINTER
Ferdinand Elle
1570 - 1637
0089 PAINTER
Hendrick Aerts
1570 - 1603
0091 PAINTER
Lucas Franchoys the Elder
1574 - 1643
0116 SCULPTOR
Hendrik Faydherbe
1574 - 1629
0138 PAINTER
Pietro de Lignis
1577 - 1627
0241 PRIEST
Hendrick van den Zype
1577 - 1659
0243 RELIGIOUS
Jean Neeffs
1576 - 1656