51.7170° N, 8.7641° E
PADERBORN
Most Famous People Born in Paderborn, Germany
- Notable people
- 323
- Peak decade
- 1960s
- Median birth year
- 1946
- Most distinctive
- Teacher 6.6×
One face per decade — the most globally famous figure born in Paderborn during each.
Notable Births by Decade
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What Paderborn Is Known For
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Politician is Paderborn's biggest profession — 14% of all notables (46).
Paderborn over-indexes on teacher — 6.6× the global rate.
Paderborn under-produces actor — only 0.5× the global rate.
Profession Mix Over Time
Each band shows a profession family's share of Paderborn's notable births by decade. Hover the chart for the breakdown at any decade.
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- Writing
- Sports
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- Art & Design
- Film & TV
- Other
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Josef Wirmer
1901 - 1944
Franz Josef Schöningh
1902 - 1960
Jupp Ernst
1905 - 1987
Klemens Honselmann
1900 - 1991
Otto Kindt
1909 - 2006
Josef Oberbach
1908 - 2003
Jupp Besselmann
1909 - 1983
Tea Ernst
1906 - 1991
Anton Köchling
1903 - 1990
Josefthomas Brinkschröder
1909 - 1992
Hans Humpert
1901 - 1943
Josef Hißmann
1907 - 1989
Arno Columbus
1907 - 1960
Joseph Spohr
1905 - 1979
Josef Lucas
1906 - 1973