People
In 1991, Greenland was the birth place of 1 globally memorable people, including Jens-Frederik Nielsen. Additionaly, 4 globally memorable people have passed away in Greenland including Leif Erikson, Erik the Red, and Alfred Wegener. Interestingly, more notably known people have passed away in Greenland than were born there.
People Born in Greenland
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Leif Erikson
EXPLORER
970 - 1020
HPI: 88.25
Rank: 1
Erik the Red
EXPLORER
950 - 1003
HPI: 79.56
Rank: 2
Alfred Wegener
GEOLOGIST
1880 - 1930
HPI: 78.56
Rank: 3
Ludvig Mylius-Erichsen
WRITER
1872 - 1907
HPI: 59.63
Rank: 4
Occupations
Most individuals born in present day Greenlandwere politicians (1), while most who died were explorers (2), geologists (1), and writers (1).
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Birth places for people deceased in Greenland
Overlapping Lives
Below is a visual represetation of the lifespans of the top 0 globally memorable people born in Greenland since 1700.
