1. Ludwig Bemelmans (1898)

Writer

Famous for writing and illustrating the popular Madeline children's series, this early 20th-century author also penned travel and humor books and collaborated with Jacques Théry and Irving Brecher on the screenplay for...

2. Monika Bacardi (1968)

Film Producer

Film producer known for co-founding AMBI Pictures with business partner Andrea Iervolino. Her prolific career has seen her work on over 30 projects. 

3. Dominik Paris (1989)

Italian Alpine Skier

Professional ski racer known for competing in World Cup Alpine events throughout Northern Italy. He specializes in different speed events. In addition to his competitions, he shares photos from his...

4. Stefan Siegel (1970)

Entrepreneur

Entrepreneur and designer who is known for starting the company Not Just A Label. His brand focuses on showcasing and presenting a variety of contemporary fashion from the latest designers...

5. Armin Zöggeler (1974)

Luger

Italian luger who won two Olympic gold medals, one in 2002 in Salt Lake City and one in 2006 in Turin.

6. Evelin Lanthaler (1991)

Luger

Evelin Lanthaler is an Italian luger who has competed since 2007. A natural track luger she won a silver medal in the women's singles event at the FIL European Luge...

7. Giuseppe Merlo (1927)

Tennis Player

Giuseppe Beppe Merlo is an Italian former tennis player. He was born in Meran. Merlo reached the semifinals of Roland Garros in 1955 and 1956 and the final of the...

8. Patrick Reiterer (1990)

Italian Racing Driver

Patrick Reiterer is an Italian racing driver. He has competed in such series as Italian Formula Renault 2. 0 and International Formula Master.

9. Irène Galter (1931)

Italian Actor

Irène Galter is an Italian retired film and television actress. Born in Merano as Irene Patuzzi Galter was called during the first half of 1950s the ideal girlfriend of Italians....

10. Richard Steidle (1881)

Austrian Politician

Richard Steidle was an Austrian lawyer and the leader of the paramilitary Heimwehr in Tyrol. He was a leading representative of the pro-independence tendency on the far right of Austrian...

11. Franco D'Andrea (1941)

Pianist

12. Christian Borgatello (1982)

Italian Ice Hockey Player

Christian Borgatello is an Italian professional ice hockey defenceman who participated at the 2010 IIHF World Championship as a member of the Italy men's national ice hockey team. Borgatello was...

13. Lino Capolicchio (1943)

Actor

Lino Capolicchio is an Italian actor screenwriter and film director. He won a special David di Donatello acting award for his role in Vittorio de Sica's 1970 film The Garden...

14. Patrick Schwienbacher (1982)

Luger

Patrick Schwienbacher is an Italian luger who has been competing since 1997. His best Luge World Cup season finish was 18th twice. Schwienbacher's best finish at the FIL World Luge...

15. Cuno Tarfusser (1954)

Italian Judge

Cuno Jakob Tarfusser is an Italian judge of the International Criminal Court. Prior to his appointment to the ICC he had an extensive legal career in Italy as a prosecutor...

16. Edith Gufler (1962)

Italian Female Shooter

Edith Gufler is a former Italian sport shooter who won a silver medal in 10 metre air rifle at the 1984 Summer Olympics.

17. Gloria Guida (1955)

Actress

Gloria Guida is an Italian actress and model. She is most famous for starring in the commedia erotica all'italiana particularly La liceale series and also in erotic coming-of-age-drama films in...

18. Gerhard Königsrainer (1968)

Olympic Alpine Skier

Gerhard Königsrainer is an Italian former alpine skier who competed in the 1994 Winter Olympics.

19. Carl Von Braitenberg (1892)

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20. Norberto Oberburger (1960)

Weightlifter

Norberto Oberburger is an Italian weightlifter. He won a gold medal in the heavyweight class at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.

21. Silvius Magnago (1914)

unknow

Silvius Magnago was a South Tyrolean Italian politician.

22. Renato de Monti (1960)

Canoe Slalom Racer

Renato de Monti is an Italian slalom canoer who competed from the early 1980s to the mid-1990s. He won a bronze medal in the C-1 team event at the 1993...

23. Johannes Hofer (1983)

Luger

Johannes Hofer is an Italian luger who has competed since 2002. A natural track luger he won two medals at the 2005 FIL World Luge Natural Track Championships in Latsch...

24. Andreas Castiglioni (1980)

Luger

Andreas Castiglioni is an Italian luger who has competed since 1998. A natural track luger he won the silver medal in the men's singles event at the 2005 FIL World...

25. Armin Mair (1977)

Luger

Armin Mair is an Italian luger who competed from 1997 to 2005. A natural track luger he won five medals at the FIL World Luge Natural Track Championships including two...

26. Hannes Kirchler (1978)

Italian Discus Thrower

Hannes Kirchler is an Italian discus thrower.

27. Gertrud Bacher (1971)

Athletics (sport) Competitor

Gertrud Bacher married Schöpf is a retired Italian heptathlete.

28. Ignaz Vincenz Zingerle (1825)

Austrian Poet

Ignaz Vincenz Zingerle was an Austrian poet and scholarZingerle was born the son of the Roman Catholic theologian and orientalist Pius Zingerle at Meran. He began his studies at Trento...

29. Sabina Panzanini (1972)

Italian Alpine Skier

Sabina Panzanini is an Italian former Alpine skier. Born in Eppan an der Weinstraße in the South Tyrol she competed in Alpine Skiing World Cup from 1991 to 2000 obtaining...

30. Monika Niederstätter (1974)

Italian Athlete

Monika Niederstätter is a former 400 m hurdler that won four medals at the International athletics competitions.

31. Werner Heel (1982)

Italian Alpine Skier

Heel is a World Cup alpine ski racer from northern Italy. Born in Meran Heel grew up in St. Leonhard in Passeier and currently resides in Meran where he works...

32. Luca Ansoldi (1982)

Italian Ice Hockey Player

Luca Ansoldi is an Italian professional ice hockey player who participated at the 2010 IIHF World Championship as a member of the Italian National men's ice hockey team.

33. Simon Laner (1984)

Italian Footballer

Simon Laner is an Italian footballer winner of the European Cup with the Italian U-19 national team. He currently plays for Novara Calcio on loan from Hellas Verona. He made...