51.1706° N, 7.0839° E
SOLINGEN
Most Famous People Born in Solingen, Germany
- Notable people
- 346
- Peak decade
- 1950s
- Median birth year
- 1933
- Most distinctive
- Philosopher 5.7×
One face per decade — the most globally famous figure born in Solingen during each.
Notable Births by Decade
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What Solingen Is Known For
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Politician is Solingen's biggest profession — 16% of all notables (55).
Solingen over-indexes on philosopher — 5.7× the global rate.
Solingen under-produces football — only 0.3× the global rate.
Profession Mix Over Time
Each band shows a profession family's share of Solingen's notable births by decade. Hover the chart for the breakdown at any decade.
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- Sports
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- Field: Football Clear ×
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Christoph Kramer
Born 1991
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Kevin Kampl
Born 1990
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Tuğrul Erat
Born 1992
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Eckhard Krautzun
Born 1941
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Dirk Hupe
Born 1957
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Robin Becker (footballer)
Born 1997
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Marco Königs
Born 1990
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Evangelos Nessos
Born 1978
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Rick Stuy van den Herik
Born 1993
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Manfred Dum
Born 1961
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Melanie Heep
Born 1994
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Meinolf Schulte
Born 1948