Ulysses S. Grant
1822 – 1885president of the United States from 1869 to 1877
Famous Birthdays on April 27
5 notable people were born on April 27.
April 27 marks the birth date of various historical and contemporary figures. Born on this day are Ulysses S. Grant, the 18th President of the United States and Civil War general (1822); Chiang Ching-kuo, former President of Taiwan (1910); and William Alexander, the current King of the Netherlands (1967). The date also includes Turkish Islamic scholar Fethullah Gülen (1941) and Icelandic footballer and filmmaker Hannes Þór Halldórsson (1984).
19th Century1 person
20th Century4 people
Fethullah Gülen
1941 – 2024Turkish Islamic preacher and founder of the Gülen movement who lived in self-imposed exile in the United States from 1999 until his death.
William Alexander of the Netherlands
1967King of the Netherlands since 2013, having succeeded his mother Queen Beatrix after her abdication.
Chiang Ching-kuo
1910 – 1988Chiang Ching-kuo served as Taiwan's President from 1978-1988 and initiated the democratic reforms that ended martial law in 1987. Son of Chiang Kai-shek, he oversaw Taiwan's economic miracle and began the transition away from authoritarian rule.
politicianTaiwan
Hannes Þór Halldórsson
1984Icelandic filmmaker and former goalkeeper who directed several films before representing Iceland as their national team goalkeeper at Euro 2016 and the 2018 World Cup. He famously saved a Lionel Messi penalty at the 2018 World Cup.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the most famous person born on April 27?
Ulysses S. Grant, born on April 27, 1822, is likely the most famous person born on this date. He was the 18th President of the United States and the commanding general who led the Union Army to victory in the Civil War.
Are there any current world leaders born on April 27?
King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands was born on April 27, 1967, and has been the Dutch monarch since 2013. He is a notable political figure born on this date.
What famous soccer player was born on April 27?
Hannes Þór Halldórsson, born on April 27, 1984, is the Icelandic national team goalkeeper who gained recognition during Iceland's run in the 2016 European Championship and 2018 World Cup.