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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Steven Defour
Born 1988
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Marvin Ogunjimi
Born 1987
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Jeroen Simaeys
Born 1985
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Kenny Van Hoevelen
Born 1983
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Tim Mertens
Born 1986
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Olivier Cauwenbergh
Born 1987
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Birger Van de Ven
Born 1982