35.6970° N, 0.6331° W
ORAN
Most Famous People Born in Oran, Algeria
- Notable people
- 437
- Peak decade
- 1950s
- Median birth year
- 1949
- Most distinctive
- Handball 5.1×
One face per decade — the most globally famous figure born in Oran during each.
Notable Births by Decade
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What Oran Is Known For
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Football is Oran's biggest profession — 28% of all notables (123).
Oran over-indexes on handball — 5.1× the global rate.
Oran under-produces politician — only 0.6× the global rate.
Profession Mix Over Time
Each band shows a profession family's share of Oran's notable births by decade. Hover the chart for the breakdown at any decade.
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- Field: Philosopher Clear ×
0036 PHILOSOPHER
Jean-François Mattéi
1941 - 2014
0101 PHILOSOPHER
Mohammed Chaouki Zine
Born 1972
0163 PHILOSOPHER
Jean Cohen (professeur)
1919 - 1994
0169 PHILOSOPHER
Roger Dadoun
Born 1928
0308 PHILOSOPHER
Claude Tedguy
Born 1937