43.8369° N, 4.3600° E
NIMES
Most Famous People Born in Nimes, France
- Notable people
- 491
- Peak decade
- 1940s
- Median birth year
- 1900
- Most distinctive
- Matador 126.2×
One face per decade — the most globally famous figure born in Nimes during each.
Notable Births by Decade
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What Nimes Is Known For
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Politician is Nimes's biggest profession — 16% of all notables (81).
Nimes over-indexes on matador — 126.2× the global rate.
Nimes under-produces actor — only 0.7× the global rate.
Profession Mix Over Time
Each band shows a profession family's share of Nimes's notable births by decade. Hover the chart for the breakdown at any decade.
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- Writing
- Art & Design
- Science
- Film & TV
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Henry Bataille
1872 - 1922
Jean Reboul
1796 - 1864
Franck Pavloff
Born 1940
Jacques Cassagne
1636 - 1679
Barthélemy Imbert
1747 - 1790
Maurice Gleize (résistant)
1909 - 2003
Fortuné Henry
1821 - 1882
Louis Roumieux
1829 - 1894
Paul de Roux
1937 - 2016
Miyó Vestrini
1938 - 1991
Jules Canonge
1812 - 1870
Reine Garde
1810 - 1887
Louis Chalmeton
1813 - 1879
Joseph Roustan
1756 - 1835