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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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- Field: Sport Clear ×
Jaan Kirsipuu
Born 1969
Rein Taaramäe
Born 1987
Lauri Aus
1970 - 2003
Alo Jakin
Born 1986
Grete Treier
Born 1977
Raul Olle
Born 1968
Riho Suun
Born 1960
Peeter Pruus
Born 1989
Norman Vahtra
Born 1996
Risto Raid
Born 1990
Silver Eensaar
Born 1978
Silja Suija
Born 1974
Mart Paama
1938 - 2006
Evald Äärma
1911 - 2005
Andri Lebedev
Born 1982
Silver Mäoma
Born 1995
Eduard Vanaaseme
1898 - 1991
Karl Kõiv
1894 - 1972
Eduard Hermann (wrestler)
1891 - 1947
Saimon Sutt
Born 1995
Kadri-Ann Lass
Born 1996
Kertu Ly Alnek
Born 1999