20 historically significant individuals born on April 14. April 14 is the birth date of several important historical figures who influenced politics and society in the 20th century. Those born on this day include B. R. Ambedkar (1891), who was the main architect of India's Constitution and an advocate for Dalit rights, King Faisal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud (1906), who modernized Saudi Arabia during his reign, and François Duvalier (1907), the Haitian president known as "Papa Doc." Each played a role in shaping constitutional law, monarchy, and political leadership in their respective regions.
Total Born
20
Countries
16
Top Century
20th· 14
Top Field
politician
6 individuals
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Birth Distribution by Century
20th (14)
19th (4)
14th C.20th C.
20th Century
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Thomas C. Schelling
scientist
Nobel laureate: Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences (2005)
Sir Gregory P. Winter
scientist
Nobel laureate: Nobel Prize in Chemistry (2018)
François Duvalier
physicianpolitician
Haitian physician who became the brutal dictator known as 'Papa Doc,' ruling Haiti from 1957 to 1971. He established a repressive regime backed by the Tonton Macoutes secret police that killed thousands of political opponents.
Abdul Rahman Arif
military personnelpolitician
Military officer who served as President of Iraq from 1966 to 1968 after succeeding his brother Abdul Salam Arif. His presidency ended when the Ba'ath Party seized power in a bloodless coup.
Ali Akbar Khan
composerfilm score composer
Renowned sarod virtuoso and composer who was one of the most influential musicians in Hindustani classical music. He toured internationally and taught many prominent students including his sons.
Shadhli ibn Jadid
military personnelpolitician
Military officer and politician who served as Algeria's President from 1979 to 1992, overseeing the country's transition toward multi-party democracy.
King Faisal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud
military personnelmonarch
King of Saudi Arabia from 1964-1975 who modernized the country and led the 1973 oil embargo against supporters of Israel.
Alan MacDiarmid
chemistengineer
New Zealand chemist who shared the 2000 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his discovery and development of conductive polymers, revolutionizing the field of organic electronics.
Abel Muzorewa
autobiographermissionary
Methodist bishop and politician who served as Prime Minister of Zimbabwe Rhodesia (1979-1980) during the brief transition period before independence.
Nguyễn Phú Trọng
politician
Vietnamese politician who served as General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam from 2011 to 2024, making him the country's most powerful leader for over a decade.
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Françoise Mbango Etone
athletics competitor
Cameroonian triple jumper who won two Olympic gold medals at the 2004 and 2008 Games. She also claimed two World Championship titles and set multiple African records in her discipline.
Khalid Sheikh Mohammed
terrorist
Pakistani terrorist who masterminded the September 11, 2001 attacks as al-Qaeda's principal architect and has been detained at Guantanamo Bay since 2006.
Anuradha Koirala
social worker
Nepalese social activist who founded Maiti Nepal, an organization dedicated to fighting human trafficking and helping victims of sexual abuse. She received the CNN Hero of the Year award in 2010 for her work rescuing over 12,000 women and girls.
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Ibn al-Khattab
mujahid
Saudi-born militant commander who led jihadist forces in the First and Second Chechen Wars before his assassination in 2002.
19th Century
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B. R. Ambedkar
anthropologistautobiographer
Indian polymath, philosopher, and social reformer (1891–1956)
Edgar Odell Lovett
mathematicianuniversity president
President of Rice University (1871-1957)
Pedro Lucio Cuadra
engineerpolitician
Chilean politician (1842–1894)
Vere Gordon Childe
classical philologistlibrarian
British prehistorian archaeologist (1892–1957)
15th Century
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Bianca Maria Sforza
empress consort
Holy Roman Empress, Presumptive crown princess of Hungary
14th Century
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Mary I of Hungary
monarchpolitician
Queen of Hungary (1371-1395)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the most famous person born on April 14?
B. R. Ambedkar, born on April 14, 1891, is widely recognized as the most famous person born on this date. He was the principal architect of the Indian Constitution and a champion of civil rights for Dalits and other marginalized communities in India.
What notable political leaders were born on April 14?
Political leaders born on April 14 include King Faisal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia (1906), François Duvalier, who became Haiti's dictator (1907), and Abdul Rahman Arif, who was President of Iraq (1916).
Are there any famous historians born on April 14?
Yes, Vere Gordon Childe, born on April 14, 1892, was a renowned Australian archaeologist and historian. He contributed significantly to the study of European prehistory and coined the term 'Neolithic Revolution.'