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SAINT-ETIENNE

Most Famous People Born in Saint-Etienne, France

Notable people
446
Peak decade
1940s
Median birth year
1935
Most distinctive
Philosopher 6.3×
Through the Decades

One face per decade — the most globally famous figure born in Saint-Etienne during each.

Notable Births by Decade

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What Saint-Etienne Is Known For

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Politician is Saint-Etienne's biggest profession — 17% of all notables (78).

Saint-Etienne over-indexes on philosopher — 6.3× the global rate.

  1. Politician78
  2. Football36
  3. Painter23
  4. Actor21
  5. Writer18
  6. Sport14
  7. Artist10
  8. Philosopher10
  1. Philosopher106.3×
  2. Sculptor82.8×
  3. Artist102.2×
  4. Poet102.2×
  5. Painter232.0×
  6. Sport141.9×
  7. Athletic91.8×
  8. Business81.8×

Profession Mix Over Time

Each band shows a profession family's share of Saint-Etienne's notable births by decade. Hover the chart for the breakdown at any decade.

17501800185019001950
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  • Politics & Law
  • Writing
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  • Film & TV
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Orlan

Born 1947

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0077 ARTIST

Pica (auteur)

Born 1953

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0211 ARTIST

Stéphane Perger

Born 1975

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0234 ARTIST

Fabrice David

Born 1975

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0273 ARTIST

Oliv'

Born 1965

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0281 ARTIST

Thibault Balahy

Born 1973

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0313 ARTIST

Grégory Lassablière

Born 1972

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0317 ARTIST

David Morgon

1941 - 2008

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0342 ARTIST

Léon Dupin

1898 - 1971

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0347 ARTIST

Halfbob

Born 1974

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