Normandy
Normandy ranks 1,046th in number of biographies on Pantheon, behind Seongnam, Paysandú, and Santa Cruz de la Sierra. Memorable people born in Normandy include William II of England, Emma of Normandy, and Richard II, Duke of Normandy. Memorable people who died in Normandy include Richard II, Duke of Normandy, Richard III, Duke of Normandy, and Herleva. Normandy has been the birth place of many politicians, and noblemen and the death place of many politicians. Normandy is located in France.
Normandy is a geographical and cultural region in northwestern Europe, roughly coextensive with the historical Duchy of Normandy. Read more on Wikipedia
People
Between 0 and 1887, Normandy was the birth place of 14 globally memorable people, including William II of England, Emma of Normandy, and Richard II, Duke of Normandy. Additionaly, 5 globally memorable people have passed away in Normandy including Richard II, Duke of Normandy, Richard III, Duke of Normandy, and Herleva.
People Born in Normandy
Go to all RankingsWilliam II of England
POLITICIAN
1056 - 1100
HPI: 72.67
Rank: 1
Emma of Normandy
COMPANION
985 - 1052
HPI: 71.00
Rank: 2
Richard II, Duke of Normandy
POLITICIAN
963 - 1026
HPI: 70.63
Rank: 3
Adela of Normandy
NOBLEMAN
1065 - 1137
HPI: 65.77
Rank: 4
Jean Goujon
SCULPTOR
1510 - 1572
HPI: 63.20
Rank: 5
William IX, Count of Poitiers
POLITICIAN
1153 - 1156
HPI: 60.82
Rank: 6
Odo of Bayeux
POLITICIAN
1036 - 1097
HPI: 60.58
Rank: 7
Jean Patou
FASHION DESIGNER
1887 - 1936
HPI: 60.50
Rank: 8
Johannes de Muris
MATHEMATICIAN
1290 - 1350
HPI: 58.98
Rank: 9
William of Jumièges
WRITER
1000 - 1070
HPI: 58.72
Rank: 10
Robert, Count of Mortain
POLITICIAN
1031 - 1090
HPI: 57.10
Rank: 11
Cecilia of Normandy
POLITICIAN
1056 - 1126
HPI: 56.64
Rank: 12
People Deceased in Normandy
Go to all RankingsRichard II, Duke of Normandy
POLITICIAN
963 - 1026
HPI: 70.63
Rank: 1
Richard III, Duke of Normandy
POLITICIAN
1001 - 1027
HPI: 67.60
Rank: 2
Herleva
POLITICIAN
1003 - 1050
HPI: 63.60
Rank: 3
Gunnor
POLITICIAN
950 - 1031
HPI: 58.63
Rank: 4
Robert, Count of Mortain
POLITICIAN
1031 - 1090
HPI: 57.10
Rank: 5
Occupations
Most individuals born in present day Normandy were politicians (7), noblemen (2), companions (1), sculptors (1), and fashion designers (1), while most who died were politicians (5).
Occupational Trends
Throughout history politicians have been the profession with the most memorable people born in present day Normandy, including William II of England, Richard II, Duke of Normandy, and William IX, Count of Poitiers.
Places
Overlapping Lives
Below is a visual represetation of the lifespans of the top 1 globally memorable people born in Normandy since 1700.