Doda
1984Polish pop singer and television personality, known professionally as Doda, who gained fame as the lead vocalist of the rock band Virgin.
Famous Birthdays on February 15
9 notable people were born on February 15.
February 15 is the birth date of several notable individuals from different fields and regions. Jean-Pierre Boyer, born on this day, was President of Haiti from 1818 to 1843. Hans von Euler-Chelpin, a German-Swedish biochemist, was born on this date and won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1929. Polish nurse Irena Sendler, also born on February 15, saved thousands of Jewish children during the Holocaust. Sükhbaataryn Yanjmaa, a Mongolian politician, became one of the world's first female heads of state and shares this birth date as well.
20th Century6 people
Irena Sendler
1910 – 2008Polish social worker who smuggled approximately 2,500 Jewish children out of the Warsaw Ghetto during World War II, saving them from the Holocaust.
Rui Patrício
1988Portuguese goalkeeper who won the UEFA European Championship in 2016 and has played for Sporting CP, Wolverhampton Wanderers, and Roma.
association football playerPortugal
Tomislav Nikolić
1952Fourth President of Serbia from 2012 to 2017, representing the Serbian Progressive Party. He previously served as Deputy Prime Minister and was known for his nationalist political positions.
politicianSerbia
David Kato
1964 – 2011Teacher and human rights activist who became Uganda's first openly gay public figure and was murdered in 2011 after receiving death threats for his LGBTQ advocacy.
Dingiri Banda Wijetunga
1916 – 2008Served as President for eight months (1993-1994) following the assassination of Ranasinghe Premadasa, having previously been Prime Minister.
politicianSri Lanka
19th Century2 people
Hans von Euler-Chelpin
1873 – 1964German-Swedish biochemist who won the 1929 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his research on fermentation and enzyme action in cellular metabolism.
Sükhbaataryn Yanjmaa
1894 – 1962Mongolia's first female head of state who served as Chairman of the Presidium from 1953 to 1954 and was the widow of revolutionary hero Sükhbaatar.
politicianMongolia
18th Century1 person
Jean-Pierre Boyer
1776 – 1850Military leader who unified Haiti and ruled as president from 1818 to 1843, making him one of Haiti's longest-serving leaders. He conquered the eastern part of Hispaniola and abolished slavery throughout the island.
politicianHaiti
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the most famous person born on February 15?
Notable individuals born on February 15 include Jean-Pierre Boyer (1776), who was President of Haiti, Hans von Euler-Chelpin (1873), a Nobel Prize-winning chemist, and Irena Sendler (1910), recognized for saving Jewish children during the Holocaust.
Are there any Nobel Prize winners born on February 15?
Yes, Hans von Euler-Chelpin, born on February 15, 1873, received the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1929 for his work on sugar fermentation and enzymes.
What types of professions do famous people born on February 15 have?
Individuals born on February 15 include political leaders like Jean-Pierre Boyer and Dingiri Banda Wijetunga, scientists such as Hans von Euler-Chelpin, and humanitarian heroes like Irena Sendler. The group also includes revolutionary figures like Sükhbaataryn Yanjmaa from Mongolia.