45.4339° N, 4.3897° E
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×
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.
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.
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- Field: Poet Clear ×
0044 POET
Paul Fournel
Born 1947
0122 POET
Laurence Iché
1921 - 2007
0135 POET
Charles Morice
1860 - 1919
0166 POET
Philippe Blanchon
Born 1967
0184 POET
Violette Maurice
1919 - 2008
0197 POET
Gaston Ferdière
1907 - 1990
0255 POET
Fabrice Farre
Born 1966
0266 POET
Vincent Sabatier
Born 1966
0269 POET
François Jean-Desthieux
1895 - 1944
0298 POET
Irène Dubœuf
Born 1954