1. Ivana Kobilca (1861)

Slovenian Realist Painter

Famed realist painter who became a key figure in the establishment of a Slovenian cultural identity. She was also one of the most prominent Slovene women painters.

2. Rihard Jakopič (1869)

Slovenian Painter

Influential Slovene Impressionist painter, patron of arts, and theoretician. He joined the Slovenian Academy of Sciences and Arts from its founding in 1938.

3. Fritz Pregl (1869)

Austrian Chemist

An Austrian chemist who was a pioneer in quantitative organic microanalysis. He won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1923 for his work, which improved the combustion train technique for...

4. Matija Jama (1872)

Slovenian Painter

Painter who created more than 450 works over the course of his artistic career. He was heralded as one of the Slovene Lands' finest Impressionists.

5. Jože Plečnik (1872)

Slovenian Architect

Designer of the Triple Bridge in Ljubljana, capital of Slovenia, and the Slovene National and University Library building; largely responsible for the city's modern identity.

6. Zoran Dragić (1989)

Slovenian Basketball Player

Slovenian shooting guard and small forward who won two Slovenian League titles with KK Krka and was named Slovenian League Finals MVP in 2011. He made his NBA debut with...

7. Stevo Žigon (1926)

Serbian Actor

Popular actor known for playing Chief of the Belgrade Gestapo on the 1970s TV show, Otpisani.

8. Srečko Katanec (1963)

Slovenian Football Player And Ma

Defensive midfielder and center back who won a Yugoslav First League title with Partizan and a Serie A championship with Sampdoria.

9. Samir Handanović (1984)

Slovenian Footballer

Slovenian goalkeeper who was named Serie A Goalkeeper of the Year while playing for Udinese Calcio in 2011 and 2013. In 2010, he was named to the Slovenian squad at...

10. Veno Taufer (1933)

Slovenian Politician

Slovenian modernist poet and author whose best- known works include Lead Stars and The Management of Nails. He is perhaps best known for a 1969 poetry volume entitled Exercises and...

11. Lina Kuduzovic (2002)

Pop Singer

Talented vocalist who became the youngest singer to win Slovenia's Got Talent at the age of 7. She would later compete on Die Grösste Schweizer Talente in 2014.

12. Matija Barl (1940)

Actor And Music Festival Organiz

Founder of the first Slovenian music festival Slovenska popevka. He appeared in the TV movie Schwarz und weiß wie Tage und Nächte, and worked as a location manager for Monty...

13. Taja Kramberger (1970)

Slovenian Writer

Slovenian poet, author, translator, and scholar. Her poetry collections include Marcipan, Zametni Indigo, and Vsakdanji Pogovori.

14. Eva Logar (1991)

Ski Jumper

Ski jumper who placed fourth in normal hill at the 2011 World Championships in Oslo, Norway, and competed in the Continental Cup.

15. Ines Erbus (1993)

Pop Singer

Singer who rose to fame by participating in the third season of Slovenian edition of Your Face Sounds Familiar, Znan obraz ima svoj glas. She released her solo debut single "Dim od...

16. Jani Golob (1948)

Slovenian Musician

Violinist, composer, arranger and music professor who possessed absolute pitch. In 2012, he received the Kozina Lifetime Achievement Award from the Society of Slovene Composers.

17. Slavoj Žižek (1949)

Slovenian Philosopher

Philosopher and cultural critic known for his research on philosophy and sociology at the University of Ljubljana.

18. Andraž Šporar (1994)

Slovenian Footballer

Soccer player who has competed as a striker for clubs like FC Basel, NK Interblock and the Slovenian national team. He won back-to-back Swiss Super League titles with FC Basel in...

19. Inja Zalta (1994)

TV Actress

Actress and model who rose to prominence in 2016 playing Nina Dolinar in the television series Usodno vino.

20. Jan Plestenjak (1973)

Pop Singer

Singer and guitarist who has become a major force in Slovenian pop music with such releases as Amore Mio (1999), Room 102 (2007) and Dvigni Krila (2015). He has performed at several major...

21. Haris Vučkić (1992)

Footballer

Midfielder who joined Newcastle United in 2009 and became a member of the Slovenian national team in 2012.

22. Omar Naber (1981)

Slovenian Singer

Slovenian singer who first became known for representing his nation in the 2005 Eurovision Song Contest. He would again represent Slovenia in the 2017 Eurovision Song Contest with "On My...

23. Alenka Godec (1964)

Slovenian Singer

Slovenian jazz and folk singer who first rose to fame in 1992 after the release of her debut album Tvoja. She has since released almost a dozen successful records including...

24. Robert Pesut (1965)

World Music Singer

Musician and singer known as Magnifico and who has had many popular songs, including "Silvija."

25. Luka Doncic (1999)

Basketball Player

Shooting guard who first gained attention while playing professionally for Real Madrid in Liga ACB and EuroLeague. He was selected third overall in the 2018 NBA Draft by the Atlanta Hawks, who then...

26. DJ Umek (1976)

DJ

DJ and record producer known for ranking 29th on the list of the Top 100 DJs worldwide in 2007.

27. Anja Prislan (1985)

Slovenian Tennis Player

Anja Prislan is a Slovenian tennis player. Prislan has won seven doubles titles on the ITF tour in her career. On 17 October 2011 she reached her best singles ranking...

28. Borut Urh (1974)

Tennis Player

Borut Urh is a former professional tennis player from Slovenia. He achieved a career-high singles ranking of World No. 281 in 1999 and a career-high doubles ranking of World No....

29. Cilka Sadar (1991)

Slovenian Snowboarder

Cilka Sadar is a Slovenian snowboarder. She competed at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver Canada where she finished 17th in halfpipe. Sadar also qualified for the 2014 Winter Olympics...

30. Nejc Kuhar (1987)

Slovenian Ski Mountaineer

Nejc Kuhar is a Slovenian ski mountaineer. Kuhar was born in Ljubljana. He started ski mountaineering in 2000 and competed first in the Rally Jezersko event in 2001. He has...

31. Lamin Diallo (1991)

Slovenian Footballer

Lamin Diallo is a Slovenian football defender who plays for Triglav Kranj in the Slovenian PrvaLiga. Diallo is also a Guinean citizen.

32. Pia Tajnikar (1985)

Slovenian Sprinter

Pia Tajnikar is a track and field sprint athlete who competes internationally for Slovenia. Tajnikar represented Slovenia at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing. She competed in the 100 metres...

33. Jernej Smukavec (1991)

Slovenia Footballer

Jernej Smukavec is an Slovenian footballer who is currently playing for Radomlje. He was playing for Domžale in the Slovenian PrvaLiga.

34. Mirza Sarajlija (1991)

Slovenian Basketball Player

Mirza Sarajlija is a Slovenian professional basketball player. He last played for Tamiš in the Basketball League of Serbia.

35. Alenka Bikar (1974)

Athletics (sport) Competitor

Alenka Bikar is a retired female sprinter from Slovenia. She specialised in the 200 metres competing in three Olympic games from 1996-2004. She was also named Slovenian Sportswoman of the...

36. Gregor Mohar (1985)

Footballer

Gregor Mohar is a Slovenian football defender currently playing for NK Radomlje in the Slovenian Second League.

37. Mojca Kopač (1975)

Figure Skater

Mojca Kopač is a Slovenian figure skater. She is a nine-time Slovenian national champion and represented her country three times at the Winter Olympics: the 1992 Olympics where she placed...

38. Adem Kapič (1975)

Slovenian Footballer

Adem Kapič is a retired football midfielder. During his club career Kapič notably played for MSV Duisburg Alemannia Aachen Ferencvárosi TC and Beitar Jerusalem. He also made six appearances for...

39. Danijel Sraka (1975)

Producer Director Comedian

Danijel Sraka is a Slovenian film director and producer. Sraka directed his first feature film Friday Night at age 22. In 2001 he established the first Slovenian stand-up comedy club...

40. Matic Sirnik (1991)

Slovenian Basketball Player

Matic Sirnik is a Slovenian basketball player 2. 00 m tall.

41. Peter Dokl (1985)

Slovenian Biathlete

Peter Dokl is a Slovenian biathlete. Dokl represented Slovenia at the 2010 Winter Olympics.

42. Andrej Hauptman (1975)

Road Bicycle Racer

Andrej Hauptman is a Slovenian former professional road racing cyclist.

43. Mojca Suhadolc (1975)

Slovenian Alpine Skier

Mojca Suhadolc is a former Slovenian alpine skier. Suhadolc competed in FIS World Cup in years 1992-2005. She won one race in Super G in Lake Louise in 1999. In...

44. Damir Botonjič (1981)

Slovenian Footballer

Damir Botonjič is a Slovenian football player. He has also Turkish citizenship. He played for Olimpija Ljubljana.

45. Rok Hanžič (1981)

Slovenian Footballer

Rok Hanžič is a Slovenian football defender who last played for Domžale in Slovenian PrvaLiga.

46. Aleksandar Brđanin (1981)

Footballer

Aleksandar Brđanin is a Bosnian Serb football striker playing with FK Vršac in the Serbian League Vojvodina. He started playing in the youth teams of Red Star Belgrade and his...

47. Gregor Zabret (1995)

Slovenian Footballer

Gregor Zabret is a Slovenian football goalkeeper who plays for English Premier League side Swansea City.

48. Manca Marcelan (1995)

Slovenian Gymnast

'Manca Marcelan born 17 July 1995 in Ljubljana Slovenia is an athlete rhythmic gymnast. Athlete of year 2008 selected by the Gymnastics Association of Slovenia

49. Tina Zajc (1983)

Slovenian Model

Tina Zajc won the Slovenia national beauty contest Miss Slovenia 2003 in 2003 and attended the Miss World 2003 competition. At the time she was a 19 year old geology...

50. Slavko Avsenik, Jr. (1958)

Slovenian Musician

Slavko Avsenik Jr. is a Slovenian composer and pianist. He is also the author of numerous children's songs. He is the son of the Slavko Avsenik.