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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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Aleksander Tammert
Born 1973
Kaire Leibak
Born 1988
Lily Luik
Born 1985
Leila Luik
Born 1985
Liina Luik
Born 1985
Sixten Sild
Born 1964
Maris Mägi
Born 1987
Kaur Kivistik
Born 1991
Indrek Kaseorg
Born 1967
Mari Klaup
Born 1990
Mirjam Liimask
Born 1983
Tarmo Jallai
Born 1979
Marko Aleksejev
Born 1979
Linda Kepp
1936 - 2006
Johannes Erm
Born 1998
Jaanus Uudmäe
Born 1980
Aarne Nirk
Born 1987
Koit Annamaa
1912 - 1970
Liane Pintsaar
Born 1990
Annely Ojastu
Born 1960
Kaarel Lukk
1887 - 1970