13 historically significant individuals born on April 6. April 6 marks the birth date of several notable figures throughout history. Born on this day are the medieval Jewish philosopher Moshe ben Maimon (1138), British-Mexican surrealist artist Leonora Carrington (1917), Bolivian military leader and president Alfredo Ovando Candía (1918), Ecuadorian economist and former president Rafael Correa (1963), and musician Roberto Torres (1972). These individuals have made contributions in philosophy, art, politics, and music across different times and places.
Total Born
13
Countries
11
Top Century
20th· 7
Top Field
scientist
3 individuals
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Birth Distribution by Century
20th (7)
18th (3)
12th C.21st C.
21st Century
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Oscar Piastri
Formula One driverracing driver
Australian racing driver
20th Century
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Feodor Lynen
scientist
Nobel laureate: Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine (1964)
Horst L. Störmer
scientist
Nobel laureate: Nobel Prize in Physics (1998)
James Watson
scientist
Nobel laureate: Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine (1962)
Rafael Correa
economistpolitician
Economist and politician who served as President of Ecuador from 2007 to 2017, implementing socialist policies and later fled the country to avoid corruption charges.
LC
Leonora Carrington
draftspersonnovelist
British-Mexican surrealist artist and novelist who was part of the surrealist movement and wrote The Hearing Trumpet.
Alfredo Ovando Candía
politician
Military general who served as President of Bolivia from 1965-1966 and again in 1969-1970, advocating for nationalist economic policies.
RT
Roberto Torres
association football coachassociation football player
Paraguayan footballer who played as a midfielder for various clubs in South America before pursuing a coaching career.
19th Century
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Carlos María Ramírez
journalistpolitician
Uruguayan politician (1848-1898)
18th Century
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John Montresor
cartographerengineer
British military engineer and cartographer
José Celestino Mutis y Bosio
botanical collectorbotanist
Spanish mathematician and botanist (1732–1808)
José Ignacio Abreu y Lima
journalistmilitary officer
Brazilian journalist, writer and politician (1794-1869)
12th Century
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Moshe ben Maimon
astronomerDayan
Medieval Jewish philosopher from Spain (1135–1204)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the most famous person born on April 6?
Moshe ben Maimon, also known as Maimonides, was born on April 6, 1138. He was a renowned Jewish philosopher, astronomer, and physician, and his works impacted both Jewish and Islamic thought for centuries.
Are there any world leaders born on April 6?
Yes, Alfredo Ovando Candía, born in 1918, served as President of Bolivia. Rafael Correa, born in 1963, was President of Ecuador from 2007 to 2017.
What artists or creative people were born on April 6?
Leonora Carrington, born in 1917, was a British-born Mexican surrealist artist and novelist who became a key figure in the surrealist movement.