5 historically significant individuals born on April 11. April 11 marks the birth date of notable individuals from various backgrounds. Luísa Diogo, born in 1958, is a Mozambican economist and politician who was the Prime Minister of Mozambique. Duncan Laurence, born in 1994, is a Dutch singer-songwriter known for winning the Eurovision Song Contest in 2019 for the Netherlands.
Total Born
5
Countries
5
Top Century
20th· 2
Top Field
founder
1 individuals
Headline Figures
founder
Jean Maritz
1680 – 1743Swiss inventor
chemist
Alfred Victor du Pont
1798 – 1856American chemist and industrialist (1798–1856)
economist
Luísa Diogo
1958 – 2026Former Prime Minister of Mozambique (2004-2010) and economist who was the first woman to hold the position. She served as World Bank Executive Director after leaving office.
Birth Distribution by Century
20th (2)
18th (1)
17th (1)
16th (1)
16th C.20th C.
20th Century
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Lifespan
Notes
Origin
Luísa Diogo
economistminister
Former Prime Minister of Mozambique (2004-2010) and economist who was the first woman to hold the position. She served as World Bank Executive Director after leaving office.
Duncan Laurence
singersinger-songwriter
Dutch singer-songwriter who won the Eurovision Song Contest 2019 for the Netherlands with his song "Arcade."
18th Century
1Figure
Lifespan
Notes
Origin
Alfred Victor du Pont
chemistentrepreneur
American chemist and industrialist (1798–1856)
17th Century
1Figure
Lifespan
Notes
Origin
Jean Maritz
founderinventor
Swiss inventor
16th Century
1Figure
Lifespan
Notes
Origin
Peder Claussøn Friis
historianLutheran pastor
Norwegian clergyman and author (1545-1614)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the most famous person born on April 11?
Duncan Laurence, the Dutch singer-songwriter who won Eurovision 2019 with 'Arcade', is likely the most internationally recognized person born on April 11. He was born in 1994 and has achieved global music success.
Are there any politicians born on April 11?
Yes, Luísa Diogo was born on April 11, 1958. She served as Prime Minister of Mozambique from 2004 to 2010 and was one of the few women to hold this position in Africa.
What celebrities have April 11 birthdays?
Notable celebrities born on April 11 include Duncan Laurence, the Eurovision-winning Dutch musician, and Luísa Diogo, former Prime Minister of Mozambique.