19 historically significant individuals born on February 11. February 11 is the birth date of 14 notable individuals from various backgrounds in history. Noteworthy figures born on this day include John, King of Denmark (1455), inventor Thomas Edison (1847), and actor Leslie Nielsen (1926). Other individuals born on this date are Panamanian military leader Manuel Noriega (1934) and Tunisian Olympic runner Mohammed Gammoudi (1938).
Total Born
19
Countries
16
Top Century
20th· 12
Top Field
association football player
5 individuals
Headline Figures
monarch
John, King of Denmark
1455 – 1513King of Denmark, Norway and Sweden
engineer
Yukio Hatoyama
1947 – PresentJapanese politician who served as Prime Minister from 2009 to 2010 and co-founded the Democratic Party of Japan, ending decades of Liberal Democratic Party rule.
film actor
Leslie Nielsen
1926 – 2010Canadian-American actor who transitioned from dramatic roles to comedy stardom in films like Airplane! and The Naked Gun series.
Birth Distribution by Century
20th (12)
19th (3)
15th (3)
12th C.20th C.
20th Century
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Origin
Yukio Hatoyama
engineerpolitician
Japanese politician who served as Prime Minister from 2009 to 2010 and co-founded the Democratic Party of Japan, ending decades of Liberal Democratic Party rule.
Leslie Nielsen
film actorfilm producer
Canadian-American actor who transitioned from dramatic roles to comedy stardom in films like Airplane! and The Naked Gun series.
Gabriel Boric
politician
Millennial politician who became Chile's youngest president at age 35 when he took office in 2022. He leads the most progressive government in the country's recent history.
Susi Susanti
badminton playerOlympic competitor
Indonesian badminton legend who won Olympic gold in women's singles at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics, becoming Indonesia's first Olympic champion.
Manuel Noriega
drug lordmilitary engineer
Panamanian military dictator who ruled from 1983 to 1989 and was later convicted on drug trafficking charges by a U.S. court.
Rosé
composerdancer
South Korean-New Zealand singer and member of the K-pop girl group BLACKPINK, known for her vocals and international solo career.
Rafael van der Vaart
association football coachassociation football player
Dutch attacking midfielder who played for Ajax, Real Madrid, and Tottenham Hotspur, earning over 100 caps for the Netherlands.
Michael Amir Murillo
association football player
Panamanian defender who plays for the Panama national team and has competed in CONCACAF competitions.
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Marek Špilár
association football player
Slovak midfielder who played professionally in multiple European leagues and represented Slovakia at international level. He made over 200 career appearances before his death in 2013.
Lucas Torreira
association football player
Uruguayan defensive midfielder who has played for Arsenal, Atlético Madrid, and other top European clubs while earning regular international caps.
Milan Škriniar
association football player
Slovak center-back who captains the national team and plays for Paris Saint-Germain in Ligue 1. He previously spent several successful seasons with Inter Milan, winning multiple Serie A titles.
Mohammed Gammoudi
athletics competitorlong-distance runner
Olympic long-distance runner who won multiple medals in the 1960s including gold in the 5000m at the 1968 Mexico Olympics. He was one of Tunisia's first major international athletic stars.
19th Century
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John Grimes
Catholic bishopCatholic priest
First Roman Catholic bishop of Christchurch, New Zealand
Thomas Edison
film directorfilm producer
American inventor and businessman (1847–1931)
Rita de Morais Sarmento
civil engineerengineer
First woman graduated in civil engineering in Portugal (1872-1931)
15th Century
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John, King of Denmark
monarch
King of Denmark, Norway and Sweden
John Zápolya
monarchpolitician
King of Hungary, Prince of Transylvania
Peter Martyr d'Anghiera
diplomatexplorer
Italo-Spanish historian and diplomat
12th Century
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Htilominlo
monarch
Burmese monarch
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the most famous person born on February 11?
Thomas Edison, born on February 11, 1847, is widely regarded as the most famous person born on this date. Edison invented the light bulb, phonograph, and motion picture camera, among over 1,000 other patented inventions.
What famous actor was born on February 11?
Leslie Nielsen, the Canadian-American actor known for his comedic roles in films like 'Airplane!' and 'The Naked Gun' series, was born on February 11, 1926. He transitioned from dramatic roles to become one of Hollywood's most well-known comedy actors in the 1980s.
Are there any historical rulers born on February 11?
John, King of Denmark, was born on February 11, 1455, and ruled Denmark from 1481 to 1513. Known as John of Denmark, he played a key role in Scandinavian politics during the late 15th and early 16th centuries.