Carl Wilhelm Scheele
1742 – 1786Swedish-German chemist who independently discovered oxygen and identified numerous chemical elements including chlorine, manganese, and tungsten while working as a pharmacist.
Famous Birthdays on December 9
9 notable people were born on December 9.
December 9 has been the birth date of several influential figures, including Swedish chemist Carl Wilhelm Scheele (1742), who discovered oxygen independently of Joseph Priestley. Former Australian Prime Minister Bob Hawke was born in 1929, and Indian political leader Sonia Gandhi in 1946. The date also marks the birth of Italian economist and former President Carlo Azeglio Ciampi in 1920, and Nicaraguan poet Gioconda Belli in 1948.
18th Century1 person
20th Century8 people
Bob Hawke
1929 – 2019Labor Party Prime Minister from 1983-1991 who modernized Australia's economy through deregulation and maintained the country's longest period without recession.
Sonia Gandhi
1946Italian-born Indian politician who served as President of the Indian National Congress party for nearly two decades. She is the widow of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi.
politicianIndia
Zurab Zhvania
1963 – 2005Georgian politician and biologist who served as Prime Minister of Georgia from 2004 until his death in 2005. He was a key figure in the Rose Revolution and died under controversial circumstances from apparent gas poisoning.
Kwadwo Asamoah
1988Versatile midfielder who played for Juventus and Inter Milan during his European career and earned over 70 caps for Ghana. He was known for his ability to play multiple positions across the midfield and defense.
association football playerGhana
Gioconda Belli
1948Nicaraguan poet, novelist, and political activist known for her feminist literature and opposition to authoritarian regimes. She participated in the Sandinista revolution and later became a critic of the Ortega government.
Carlo Azeglio Ciampi
1920 – 2016Italian economist and banker who served as Governor of the Bank of Italy before becoming President of Italy from 1999 to 2006.
Imangali Tasmagambetov
1956Kazakhstani politician who served as Prime Minister from 2002-2003 and later as Ambassador to Russia and China.
politicianKazakhstan
Georges Mandjeck
1988Cameroonian defender who played for clubs in France, Germany, and Turkey, earning caps for both Cameroon and France national teams.
association football playerCameroon
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the most famous person born on December 9?
Bob Hawke, who served as Australia's Prime Minister from 1983 to 1991, is likely the most internationally recognized person born on December 9. Other notable figures include Sonia Gandhi, the influential Indian political leader, and Carlo Azeglio Ciampi, former President of Italy.
What politicians were born on December 9?
Several prominent political leaders were born on December 9, including Bob Hawke (former Australian Prime Minister), Sonia Gandhi (Indian National Congress leader), and Carlo Azeglio Ciampi (former Italian President and central banker).
Are there any scientists born on December 9?
Yes, Carl Wilhelm Scheele, the Swedish chemist who discovered oxygen independently of Joseph Priestley, was born on December 9, 1742. He made significant contributions to chemistry in the 18th century and is considered one of the founders of modern chemistry.