John Galsworthy
1867 – 1933English novelist and playwright who won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1932 for 'The Forsyte Saga' and other works depicting upper-middle-class British society.
Famous Birthdays on August 14
9 notable people were born on August 14.
August 14 marks the birth of several influential figures from various fields and centuries. Notable individuals born on this day include Danish physicist Hans Christian Ørsted (1777), who discovered the relationship between electricity and magnetism; English novelist and Nobel Prize winner John Galsworthy (1867); North Korean general Kim Chaek (1903); Turkish economist Dani Rodrik (1957); and Armenian politician Karen Karapetyan (1963). Their contributions to science, literature, politics, and economics are noteworthy.
19th Century1 person
18th Century1 person
Hans Christian Ørsted
1777 – 1851Danish physicist and chemist who discovered the relationship between electricity and magnetism in 1820, founding the science of electromagnetism.
20th Century7 people
Giorgio Chiellini
1984Italian defender who captained Juventus for over a decade and won the European Championship with Italy in 2021, known for his leadership and defensive prowess.
Jay-Jay Okocha
1973Nigerian attacking midfielder renowned for his skill, creativity, and flair during the 1990s and 2000s. He captained Nigeria to Olympic gold in 1996 and played for clubs including Paris Saint-Germain and Bolton Wanderers.
association football playerNigeria
Kofi Kingston
1981Ghanaian-American professional wrestler who performs in WWE and is a former WWE Champion, known for his high-energy performances and tag team success with The New Day.
professional wrestlerGhana
Karen Karapetyan
1963Prime Minister of Armenia (2016-2018) and economist who previously held senior executive positions at Gazprom and other major energy companies.
Kim Chaek
1903 – 1951Revolutionary fighter and founding member of North Korea who served as Minister of Industry and Vice Premier. He was a close ally of Kim Il-sung during the anti-Japanese resistance.
politicianNorth Korea
Dani Rodrik
1957Turkish-American economist at Harvard Kennedy School known for his research on globalization, economic development, and the 'political trilemma of the world economy.'
José Calderón
1985Panamanian goalkeeper who has served as Panama's primary keeper and played professionally in leagues across North and Central America.
association football playerPanama
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the most famous person born on August 14?
Hans Christian Ørsted, born in 1777, is a Danish physicist and chemist known for discovering that electric currents create magnetic fields. His work laid the foundation for electromagnetism.
Are there any Nobel Prize winners born on August 14?
Yes, John Galsworthy, born in 1867, received the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1932. He was an English novelist and playwright, most famous for 'The Forsyte Saga' series.
What notable politicians were born on August 14?
Kim Chaek, born in 1903, was a significant North Korean revolutionary and politician in the early North Korean government. Karen Karapetyan, born in 1963, served as Prime Minister of Armenia.