Oldenburg (city)
Oldenburg (city) ranks #1289 by number of biographies on Pantheon, behind Peterborough, Spain, and Zambia. The most famous people from Oldenburg (city) are Karl Jaspers, Johann Friedrich Herbart, and Christian I of Denmark. The most famous people who died in Oldenburg (city) are Princess Amalia of Sweden, Princess Cecilia of Sweden, and Frederick August I, Duke of Oldenburg. Oldenburg (city) has been the birthplace of many politicians, and philosophers and the death place of many companions, and noblemen. Oldenburg (city) is located in Germany.
People
Between 1390 and 1982, present-day Oldenburg (city) was the birthplace of 14 globally memorable people, including Karl Jaspers, Johann Friedrich Herbart, and Christian I of Denmark. Additionally, 7 globally memorable people died in present-day Oldenburg (city), including Princess Amalia of Sweden, Princess Cecilia of Sweden, and Frederick August I, Duke of Oldenburg.
People Born in Present-Day Oldenburg (city)
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Karl Jaspers
Philosopher
1883 - 1969
HPI: 80.28
Rank: 1
Johann Friedrich Herbart
Philosopher
1776 - 1841
HPI: 76.78
Rank: 2
Christian I of Denmark
Politician
1426 - 1481
HPI: 74.94
Rank: 3
Ulrike Meinhof
Extremist
1934 - 1976
HPI: 72.04
Rank: 4
Amalia of Oldenburg
Politician
1818 - 1875
HPI: 66.58
Rank: 5
Frederick Augustus II, Grand Duke of Oldenburg
Politician
1852 - 1931
HPI: 63.00
Rank: 6
Dietrich, Count of Oldenburg
Politician
1390 - 1440
HPI: 61.95
Rank: 7
Adolf Mayer
Biologist
1843 - 1942
HPI: 61.58
Rank: 8
Duke George of Oldenburg
Politician
1784 - 1812
HPI: 61.35
Rank: 9
Peter II, Grand Duke of Oldenburg
Politician
1827 - 1900
HPI: 61.11
Rank: 10
Nikolaus, Hereditary Grand Duke of Oldenburg
Politician
1897 - 1970
HPI: 60.99
Rank: 11
Hans-Jörg Butt
Soccer Player
1974 - Present
HPI: 59.48
Rank: 12
People Deceased in Present-Day Oldenburg (city)
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Princess Amalia of Sweden
Companion
1805 - 1853
HPI: 64.04
Rank: 1
Princess Cecilia of Sweden
Composer
1807 - 1844
HPI: 63.96
Rank: 2
Frederick August I, Duke of Oldenburg
Nobleman
1711 - 1785
HPI: 63.78
Rank: 3
Augustus, Grand Duke of Oldenburg
Politician
1783 - 1853
HPI: 62.60
Rank: 4
Princess Adelheid of Anhalt-Bernburg-Schaumburg-Hoym
Nobleman
1800 - 1820
HPI: 59.89
Rank: 5
Princess Elisabeth of Saxe-Altenburg
Politician
1826 - 1896
HPI: 59.08
Rank: 6
Princess Ida of Anhalt-Bernburg-Schaumburg-Hoym
Companion
1804 - 1828
HPI: 56.59
Rank: 7
Occupations
Most people born in present-day Oldenburg (city) were politicians (8), philosophers (2), extremists (1), biologists (1), and soccer players (1), while most who died were companions (2), noblemen (2), politicians (2), and composers (1).
Places
Overlapping Lives
Below is a visualization of the lifespans of the top 10 globally memorable people born in present-day Oldenburg (city) since 1700.
