16 historically significant individuals born on April 24. April 24 is the birth date for several notable individuals throughout history. Among them are Philip III of Spain, born in 1578, who ruled during the Spanish Golden Age; Mexican President Manuel Ávila Camacho, born in 1897; and Albanian President Bamir Topi, born in 1957. This date also includes the births of Kosovo politician Hashim Thaçi in 1968 and Polish sculptor Józef Gosławski in 1908.
Total Born
16
Countries
15
Top Century
20th· 9
Top Field
politician
4 individuals
Headline Figures
scientist
Roger D. Kornberg
1947 – PresentNobel laureate: Nobel Prize in Chemistry (2006)
military personnel
Hashim Thaçi
1968 – PresentFormer President of Kosovo (2016-2020) and Kosovo Liberation Army leader who was indicted for war crimes by a special court in The Hague.
cricketer
Sachin Tendulkar
1973 – PresentCricket legend who holds the record for most runs in international cricket and is the only player to score 100 international centuries.
Birth Distribution by Century
20th (9)
19th (3)
15th C.20th C.
20th Century
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Origin
Roger D. Kornberg
scientist
Nobel laureate: Nobel Prize in Chemistry (2006)
Hashim Thaçi
military personnelpolitician
Former President of Kosovo (2016-2020) and Kosovo Liberation Army leader who was indicted for war crimes by a special court in The Hague.
Sachin Tendulkar
cricketerpolitician
Cricket legend who holds the record for most runs in international cricket and is the only player to score 100 international centuries.
Ashleigh Barty
cricketertennis player
Former world No. 1 tennis player who won three Grand Slam singles titles including two Wimbledon championships before retiring at age 25.
Maryja Kaleśnikava
conductorflautist
Flautist and opposition politician who became a prominent leader in the 2020 Belarusian protests before being imprisoned by authorities.
Bamir Topi
politicianscientist
Albanian veterinarian and politician who served as President of Albania from 2007 to 2012, previously holding various diplomatic positions.
Józef Gosławski
caricaturistdesigner
Polish sculptor and medallic artist who designed coins, medals, and monuments, including works commemorating Polish historical figures and events.
Patrick Pemberton
association football player
Costa Rican goalkeeper who served as the national team's first-choice keeper and played in multiple CONCACAF Gold Cups.
Khetag Gazyumov
amateur wrestler
Azerbaijani freestyle wrestler who won Olympic gold at the 2012 London Olympics in the 96kg weight category, originally competing for Georgia.
19th Century
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Enrique Hermitte
engineergeologist
Argentine engineer and geologist (1871-1955)
Ettore Conti of Verampio, Count of Verampio
engineerentrepreneur
Italian businessman (1871-1972)
Manuel Ávila Camacho
politician
Mexican general and politician who served as the 51st President of Mexico from 1940 to 1946. His presidency focused on national unity during World War II and industrial development, earning him the nickname 'the Gentleman President.'
18th Century
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Mathieu Orfila
chemistforensic scientist
Mateo Orfila y Rotger (Menorca, 1787- Paris, 1853), professor of Legal Medicine in Paris and founder of toxicology
16th Century
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Origin
Adam Tanner
mathematicianphilosopher
Austrian mathematician (1571–1632)
Philip III of Spain
ruler
King of Castilla and León and King of Aragon and Portugal (1578-1621)
15th Century
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Guru Nanak
gurupoet
First Sikh Guru and founder of Sikhism
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the most famous person born on April 24?
Philip III of Spain, born in 1578, is a historically notable person born on April 24, having ruled the Spanish Empire during its golden age. Other figures include Mexican President Manuel Ávila Camacho and Albanian President Bamir Topi.
Are there any world leaders born on April 24?
Yes, several world leaders were born on April 24, such as Philip III of Spain (1578), Mexican President Manuel Ávila Camacho (1897), Albanian President Bamir Topi (1957), and former Kosovo President Hashim Thaçi (1968).
How many famous people were born on April 24?
There are 10 notable people recorded as being born on April 24. This includes royalty, presidents, and other historical figures from various countries and time periods.