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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- Field: Sport Clear ×
0055 SPORT
Gerard Bosch van Drakestein
1887 - 1972
0077 SPORT
Willy Voet
Born 1945
0081 SPORT
Jos Deschoenmaecker
Born 1947
0142 SPORT
Gustaaf Van Cauter
Born 1948
0165 SPORT
Marcel Laurens
Born 1952
0166 SPORT
Patrick Verschueren
Born 1962
0293 SPORT
Victoire Van Nuffel
Born 1937
0308 SPORT
Mike De Decker
Born 1995