58.3802° N, 26.7242° E
TARTU
Most Famous People Born in Tartu, Estonia
- Notable people
- 532
- Peak decade
- 1980s
- Median birth year
- 1933
- Most distinctive
- Badminton 13.2×
One face per decade — the most globally famous figure born in Tartu during each.
Notable Births by Decade
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What Tartu Is Known For
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Politician is Tartu's biggest profession — 7% of all notables (38).
Tartu over-indexes on badminton — 13.2× the global rate.
Tartu under-produces football — only 0.6× the global rate.
Profession Mix Over Time
Each band shows a profession family's share of Tartu's notable births by decade. Hover the chart for the breakdown at any decade.
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- Filtered to 1960s Clear ×
Jaan Kirsipuu
Born 1969
Jüri Jaanson
Born 1965
Kersti Kaljulaid
Born 1969
Tiit Sokk
Born 1964
Jaan Toomik
Born 1961
Piret Kalda
Born 1966
Allan Vainola
Born 1965
Rein Ahas
1966 - 2018
Raul Olle
Born 1968
Riho Suun
Born 1960
Lauri Vahtre
Born 1960
Sixten Sild
Born 1964
Indrek Kaseorg
Born 1967
Urmas Tartes
Born 1963
Tanel Joamets
Born 1968
Allar Jõks
Born 1965
Olavi Ruitlane
Born 1969
Viktor Zuikov
Born 1962
Margo Kõlar
Born 1961
Mart Kivastik
Born 1963
Hans H. Luik
Born 1961
Jaan Malin
Born 1960
Rein Kelpman
Born 1960
Thavet Atlas
Born 1963
Toomas Trass
Born 1966
Mari Vihmand
Born 1967
Mihhail Stalnuhhin
Born 1961
Allan Martinson
Born 1966
Sven Jürgenson
Born 1962
Kalle Kaljurand
Born 1960
Meeli Kõiva
Born 1960
Annely Ojastu
Born 1960
Alari Kivisaar
Born 1967
Ain Matvere
1967 - 2018
Einar Veede
Born 1966
Kalli Kalde
Born 1967
Andres Ojamaa
Born 1969
Peeter Munitsõn
Born 1965
Anneli Parts
Born 1968
Enn Rajasaar
Born 1961
Peeter Hoppe
Born 1960