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: Badminton Clear ×
Kati Tolmoff
Born 1983
Kristin Kuuba
Born 1997
Kalle Kaljurand
Born 1960
Helina Rüütel
Born 1997
Heiki Sorge
Born 1974
Kati-Kreet Marran
Born 1998
Ain Matvere
1967 - 2018
Einar Veede
Born 1966
Raul Tikk
Born 1970
Mart Siliksaar
Born 1949
Andres Ojamaa
Born 1969
Sale-Liis Teesalu
Born 1997
Riina Valgmaa
1952 - 1979
Peeter Munitsõn
Born 1965
Anneli Parts
Born 1968
Hele-Mall Pajumägi
Born 1938