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Famous Birthdays on February 13

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21 historically significant individuals born on February 13. February 13 marks the birth of 14 notable individuals in history, featuring influential leaders and literary figures. Prominent people born on this day include Indian independence activist and poet Sarojini Naidu (1879), Belgian crime novelist Georges Simenon (1903), King Khalid of Saudi Arabia (1911), Burmese independence leader Aung San (1915), and Panamanian military leader Omar Torrijos (1929). These births cover different continents and centuries, involving politics, literature, and military leadership.

Total Born
21
Countries
19
Top Century
20th· 13
Top Field
association football player
5 individuals

Headline Figures

amateur photographer
Georges Simenon

Georges Simenon

1903 – 1989

Belgian author who created the detective character Inspector Maigret and wrote over 400 novels, becoming one of the most published writers in history.

minister
Paul Biya

Paul Biya

1933 – Present

President of Cameroon since 1982, making him one of the world's longest-serving heads of state. He previously served as Prime Minister under Ahmadou Ahidjo from 1975 to 1982.

freedom fighter
Sarojini Naidu

Sarojini Naidu

1879 – 1949

Indian independence activist, poet, and politician who was known as the "Nightingale of India" and became the first woman Governor of an Indian state.

Birth Distribution by Century

20th (13)
19th (4)
15th C.20th C.

20th Century

13
Georges Simenon
Georges Simenon
amateur photographerauthor
Belgian author who created the detective character Inspector Maigret and wrote over 400 novels, becoming one of the most published writers in history.
Paul Biya
Paul Biya
ministerpolitician
President of Cameroon since 1982, making him one of the world's longest-serving heads of state. He previously served as Prime Minister under Ahmadou Ahidjo from 1975 to 1982.
Rafael Márquez
Rafael Márquez
association football coachassociation football player
Mexican defender who captained the national team and became the first Mexican player to appear in five FIFA World Cups (1998-2014). He won multiple league titles with clubs including AS Monaco, Barcelona, and New York Red Bulls.
Mamadou Sakho
Mamadou Sakho
association football player
French footballer (born 1990)
Khalid of Saudi Arabia
Khalid of Saudi Arabia
military personnelmonarch
King of Saudi Arabia from 1975-1982 who maintained stability during regional turmoil including the Iranian Revolution.
Georges-Kévin Nkoudou
Georges-Kévin Nkoudou
association football player
Cameroonian winger who has played for Tottenham Hotspur and Marseille and represents the Cameroon national team.
Abd al-Hamid Dbeibeh
Abd al-Hamid Dbeibeh
businesspersoncivil servant
Businessman and engineer who has served as Prime Minister of the Government of National Unity since March 2021.
RV
Rudi Vata
association football coachassociation football player
Albanian defender who played for Celtic and other clubs in the 1990s, later becoming a football agent and coach.
Aung San
Aung San
military personnelpolitician
Burmese independence leader and founder of the modern Burmese army who negotiated Burma's independence from Britain before being assassinated in 1947.
Omar Torrijos
Omar Torrijos
military personnelpolitician
Panamanian military leader who ruled Panama from 1968 until his death in 1981 and negotiated the Panama Canal treaties with the United States.
Memphis Depay
Memphis Depay
association football playerrapper
Dutch winger who has played for PSV Eindhoven, Manchester United, and Barcelona while also pursuing a career as a rapper.
Ahlam
Ahlam
actorsinger
Popular singer and actress known throughout the Arab world for her powerful voice and dramatic performances in television and music.
Anders Behring Breivik
Anders Behring Breivik
conspiracy theoristentrepreneur
Norwegian far-right terrorist who killed 77 people in coordinated attacks in Oslo and Utøya on July 22, 2011.

19th Century

4
Sarojini Naidu
Sarojini Naidu
freedom fighterindependence activist
Indian independence activist, poet, and politician who was known as the "Nightingale of India" and became the first woman Governor of an Indian state.
Samuel Lillo
Samuel Lillo
academiclawyer
Chilean writer and lawyer.
Karel Klostermann
Karel Klostermann
journalistsecondary school teacher
Czech writer (1848–1923)
Carlos Baliño
Carlos Baliño
poetpolitician
Cuban writer (1848-1926)

17th Century

1
Étienne François Geoffroy
Étienne François Geoffroy
chemistpharmacist
French chemist

16th Century

1
Basilius Besler
Basilius Besler
botanistchemist
German botanist (1561-1629)

15th Century

2
Francesco II Sforza
Francesco II Sforza
monarch
Duke of Milan, 1521-24, 1525-35
Lodovico Lazzarelli
Lodovico Lazzarelli
poetwriter
Italian poet

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the most famous person born on February 13?
Among those born on February 13, Aung San (1915) is internationally recognized as the founder of modern Burma and the father of Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi. Other notable figures include Indian poet and independence activist Sarojini Naidu (1879) and Belgian crime novelist Georges Simenon (1903).
Are there any world leaders born on February 13?
Yes, several world leaders share this birth date, including King Khalid of Saudi Arabia (1911), Burmese independence leader Aung San (1915), and Panamanian military leader Omar Torrijos (1929). These individuals had major roles in their nations' histories.
How many famous people were born on February 13?
There are 14 notable people recorded as being born on February 13. This date has seen the birth of influential figures in politics, literature, and social activism.