53.1438° N, 8.2144° E
OLDENBURG
Most Famous People Born in Oldenburg, Germany
- Notable people
- 565
- Peak decade
- 1960s
- Median birth year
- 1906
- Most distinctive
- Academic 6.1×
One face per century — the most globally famous figure born in Oldenburg during each.
Notable Births by Decade
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What Oldenburg Is Known For
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Politician is Oldenburg's biggest profession — 14% of all notables (78).
Oldenburg over-indexes on academic — 6.1× the global rate.
Oldenburg under-produces football — only 0.2× the global rate.
Profession Mix Over Time
Each band shows a profession family's share of Oldenburg's notable births by decade. Hover the chart for the breakdown at any decade.
- Politics & Law
- Science
- Writing
- Art & Design
- Film & TV
- Sports
- Other
- Field: Handball Clear ×
0047 HANDBALL
Johannes Bitter
Born 1982
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Oliver Köhrmann
Born 1976
0152 HANDBALL
Carolin Schmele
Born 1990
0221 HANDBALL
Axel Geerken
Born 1972
0455 HANDBALL
Kathrin Scholl
Born 1979
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Rita Köster
Born 1960