19 historically significant individuals born on April 30. April 30 is the birth date of several influential leaders and political figures. Notable individuals born on this day include Casimir III the Great, a 14th-century Polish king known for expanding his kingdom, Joachim von Ribbentrop, the Nazi foreign minister, and Queen Juliana of the Netherlands, who reigned for over three decades. Current Swedish King Carl XVI Gustaf and António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations, also share this birth date.
Total Born
19
Countries
14
Top Century
20th· 13
Top Field
politician
6 individuals
Headline Figures
scientist
Simon Kuznets
1901 – 1985Nobel laureate: Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences (1971)
scientist
Theodore W. Schultz
1902 – 1998Nobel laureate: Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences (1979)
cinematographer
Lars von Trier
1956 – PresentDanish filmmaker and founder of the Dogme 95 movement, known for provocative films including 'Breaking the Waves' and 'Dancer in the Dark.'
Birth Distribution by Century
20th (13)
19th (3)
14th C.20th C.
20th Century
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Simon Kuznets
scientist
Nobel laureate: Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences (1971)
Theodore W. Schultz
scientist
Nobel laureate: Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences (1979)
Lars von Trier
cinematographerdirector
Danish filmmaker and founder of the Dogme 95 movement, known for provocative films including 'Breaking the Waves' and 'Dancer in the Dark.'
Stephen Harper
economistlecturer
Conservative Party leader who served as Canada's 22nd Prime Minister from 2006 to 2015.
Ana de Armas
actormodel
Cuban actress who gained international recognition in Hollywood films including 'Knives Out,' 'Blade Runner 2049,' and 'No Time to Die.' She has become one of the most prominent Latina actresses in contemporary cinema.
Gal Gadot
actorbeauty pageant contestant
Israeli actress and former Miss Israel 2004 who gained international fame portraying Wonder Woman in DC Extended Universe films. She has become one of Hollywood's highest-paid actresses.
Juliana of the Netherlands
monarch
Queen of the Netherlands from 1948 to 1980 who abdicated in favor of her daughter Beatrix and oversaw Dutch decolonization.
Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan
political scientistpolitician
UAE Minister of Foreign Affairs since 2006, playing a key role in the country's diplomatic relations and regional foreign policy initiatives.
Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden
monarch
King of Sweden since 1973, making him one of the longest-reigning monarchs in Swedish history at over 50 years on the throne.
Philipp Kirkorov
manufacturerpresenter
Pop singer and producer known as the 'King of Russian Pop' who has sold over 30 million records. Born in Bulgaria, he became one of Russia's most successful entertainers with his flamboyant stage performances.
Kirsten Dunst
actorfilm actor
American actress (born 1982)
Igor Sergeev
association football player
Defender who has represented Uzbekistan at international level and plays professionally in the Uzbek League.
António Guterres
politician
Portuguese politician who has served as Secretary-General of the United Nations since 2017, previously serving as UN High Commissioner for Refugees.
19th Century
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Joachim von Ribbentrop
diplomatpolitician
German diplomat who served as Nazi Germany's Foreign Minister from 1938 to 1945. He negotiated the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact with the Soviet Union and was executed for war crimes in 1946.
John Marshall Stone
military officerpolitician
American governor of Mississippi (1830-1900)
Ghulam Muhammad Tarzi
poetpolitician
Afghan poet and politician (1830-1900)
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Mathurin Jacques Brisson
biologistentomologist
French zoologist and natural philosopher
15th Century
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János Thurzó
mining engineertrader
Hungarian businessman (1437-1508)
14th Century
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Casimir III the Great
politician
King of Poland from 1333 to 1370 who expanded the kingdom's territory, founded the University of Kraków, and was the last ruler of the Piast dynasty.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the most famous person born on April 30?
Queen Juliana of the Netherlands (1909-2004) is likely the most famous person born on April 30. She was Queen of the Netherlands from 1948 to 1980. Other notable figures include Swedish King Carl XVI Gustaf and UN Secretary-General António Guterres.
Are there any royalty born on April 30?
Yes, two European monarchs were born on April 30: Queen Juliana of the Netherlands in 1909 and King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden in 1946. Both contributed to the modernization of their monarchies in the 20th century.
What historical figures were born on April 30?
Notable figures born on April 30 include Casimir III the Great, the medieval Polish king born in 1310, and Joachim von Ribbentrop, Hitler's foreign minister born in 1893. More recent figures include UN Secretary-General António Guterres, born in 1949.