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Famous Birthdays on December 2

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15 historically significant individuals born on December 2. December 2 is the birth date of eight notable individuals from various fields such as politics, entertainment, and sports. Prominent figures born on this day include Pedro II of Brazil (1825), the last emperor of Brazil who ruled for nearly six decades, and opera singer Maria Callas (1923), regarded as one of the greatest sopranos of the 20th century. Canadian singer-songwriter Nelly Furtado (1978) and Slovenian politician Marjan Šarec (1977), who was Slovenia's Prime Minister, were also born on this date.

Total Born
15
Countries
15
Top Century
20th· 7
Top Field
monarch
2 individuals

Headline Figures

scientist
George R. Minot

George R. Minot

1885 – 1950

Nobel laureate: Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine (1934)

monarch
Pedro II of Brazil

Pedro II of Brazil

1825 – 1891

Second and last Emperor of Brazil who reigned for 58 years (1831-1889) and oversaw the abolition of slavery. His reign was marked by economic growth, territorial expansion, and eventual republican revolution.

athletics competitor
Kelvin Kiptum

Kelvin Kiptum

1999 – 2024

Kenyan marathon runner who set the world record of 2:00:35 at the 2023 Chicago Marathon before his death in a car accident.

Birth Distribution by Century

20th (7)
19th (4)
1st C.20th C.

20th Century

7
Kelvin Kiptum
Kelvin Kiptum
athletics competitorlong-distance runner
Kenyan marathon runner who set the world record of 2:00:35 at the 2023 Chicago Marathon before his death in a car accident.
Julio César Baldivieso
Julio César Baldivieso
association football coachassociation football player
Former midfielder who earned 56 caps for Bolivia's national team and later became a football coach, known for his technical skills and leadership on the field.
Nelly Furtado
Nelly Furtado
film actorguitarist
Portuguese-Canadian singer-songwriter who achieved international success with hits like "I'm Like a Bird" and won multiple Grammy Awards.
Marjan Šarec
Marjan Šarec
comedianjournalist
Former comedian and television presenter who served as the 9th Prime Minister of Slovenia from 2018 to 2020.
Sabina Babayeva
Sabina Babayeva
jazz musiciansinger
Jazz vocalist who represented Azerbaijan at Eurovision 2012 and is known for her performances of both contemporary pop and traditional Azerbaijani music.
Maria Meneghini Callas
Maria Meneghini Callas
actoropera singer
American-Greek operatic soprano (1923–1977)
Mohammed Abdulla Hassan Mohamed
Mohammed Abdulla Hassan Mohamed
association football referee
FIFA-listed referee who has officiated matches in the UAE Pro League and AFC competitions since the early 2000s.

19th Century

4
George R. Minot
George R. Minot
scientist
Nobel laureate: Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine (1934)
Pedro II of Brazil
Pedro II of Brazil
monarchpolitician
Second and last Emperor of Brazil who reigned for 58 years (1831-1889) and oversaw the abolition of slavery. His reign was marked by economic growth, territorial expansion, and eventual republican revolution.
Émile Braun
Émile Braun
engineerpolitician
Belgian politician (1849–1927)
Eduardo Schaerer
Eduardo Schaerer
entrepreneurjournalist
President of Paraguay (1873-1941)

16th Century

2
Mary of Lorraine
Mary of Lorraine
kingmonarch
Scottish Queen consort; (1515-1560)
Simone Moschino
Simone Moschino
architectsculptor
Italian sculptor and architect (1533-1610)

6th Century

1
Gregory of Tours
Gregory of Tours
Catholic priesthagiographer
Gallo-Roman historian and Bishop of Tours

1st Century

1
Persius
Persius
philosopherpoet
Roman poet and satirist (AD 34-62)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the most famous person born on December 2?
Maria Meneghini Callas, the opera singer born in 1923, is often considered the most famous person born on that day. She had an extraordinary vocal range and made a significant impact on opera in the 20th century.
Are there any royals born on December 2?
Yes, Pedro II of Brazil was born on December 2, 1825. He became the last Emperor of Brazil, with a reign lasting nearly 60 years until the monarchy ended in 1889.
What celebrities were born on December 2?
Notable individuals born on December 2 include Canadian singer-songwriter Nelly Furtado (1978) and Maria Callas (1923). The date has notable figures from various fields such as music, politics, and sports.