51.1836° N, 7.1984° E
REMSCHEID
Most Famous People Born in Remscheid, Germany
- Notable people
- 302
- Peak decade
- 1960s
- Median birth year
- 1925
- Most distinctive
- Bank 10.2×
One face per decade — the most globally famous figure born in Remscheid during each.
Notable Births by Decade
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What Remscheid Is Known For
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Politician is Remscheid's biggest profession — 17% of all notables (50).
Remscheid over-indexes on bank — 10.2× the global rate.
Remscheid under-produces football — only 0.4× the global rate.
Profession Mix Over Time
Each band shows a profession family's share of Remscheid's notable births by decade. Hover the chart for the breakdown at any decade.
- Politics & Law
- Science
- Writing
- Sports
- Art & Design
- Business
- Other
- Filtered to 1830s Clear ×
0016 WRITER
Johannes Fastenrath
1839 - 1908
0076 BUCHBINDER
Wilhelm Girardet
1838 - 1918
0241 ENTREPRENEUR
Emil Oelbermann
1833 - 1897