List of people from Ljubljana

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This is a list of notable individuals who were born or lived in Ljubljana:

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Architects and visual artists

Statesmen, politicians, diplomats and religious leaders

Performing artists

Scientists and academics

Athletes

People who lived in Ljubljana temporarily

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