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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- Field: Athlete Clear ×
0065 ATHLETE
Roland Lessing
Born 1978
0097 ATHLETE
Indrek Tobreluts
Born 1976
0109 ATHLETE
Kalev Ermits
Born 1992
0124 ATHLETE
Hanno Selg
1932 - 2019
0167 ATHLETE
Grete Gaim
Born 1993
0189 ATHLETE
Kristel Viigipuu
Born 1990
0373 ATHLETE
Karel Viigipuu
Born 1986