Svante August Arrhenius
1859 – 1927Swedish chemist who won the 1903 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his theory of electrolytic dissociation and work on physical chemistry.
Famous Birthdays on February 19
9 notable people were born on February 19.
February 19 is notable for being the birth date of several influential figures from various fields throughout history. Individuals born on this day include William III of the Netherlands (1817), Swedish chemist and Nobel Prize winner Svante August Arrhenius (1859), Romanian sculptor Constantin Brâncuși (1876), Mexican revolutionary leader and president Álvaro Obregón (1880), and Slovenian diplomat Danilo Türk (1952). These individuals contributed to politics, science, art, and international relations.
19th Century4 people
Constantin Brâncuși
1876 – 1957Pioneering modernist sculptor whose abstract works like 'Bird in Space' and 'The Kiss' revolutionized 20th-century sculpture.
William III of the Netherlands
1817 – 1890King of the Netherlands from 1849 to 1890 who oversaw the country's transformation into a modern constitutional monarchy and promoted economic development.
Álvaro Obregón
1880 – 1928Mexican revolutionary general who served as President of Mexico from 1920 to 1924, implementing significant land and labor reforms. He was assassinated in 1928 while running for a second presidential term.
21st Century2 people
Millie Bobby Brown
2004British actress who gained worldwide recognition for her role as Eleven in the Netflix series Stranger Things. She became the youngest person ever nominated for an Emmy Award in a drama series at age 13.
Kim Ju Ae
2013Daughter of Supreme Leader Kim Jong-un and Ri Sol-ju, who has appeared at several high-profile state events and is speculated to be a potential future heir to power.
20th Century3 people
Marta
1986Brazilian footballer widely considered the greatest female player of all time, six-time FIFA World Player of the Year winner and top scorer in World Cup history.
association football playerBrazil
Cristina Fernández de Kirchner
1953Argentine politician who served as President from 2007-2015 and later as Vice President from 2019-2023 under Alberto Fernández.
lawyerArgentina
Danilo Türk
1952Slovenian diplomat and legal scholar who served as President of Slovenia from 2007 to 2012. He previously worked as a UN Assistant Secretary-General and was Slovenia's first ambassador to the United Nations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the most famous person born on February 19?
Constantin Brâncuși, a Romanian sculptor born on February 19, 1876, is recognized as one of the influential artists of the 20th century. His abstract sculptures helped define modern art and made him a pioneer of modernist sculpture.
Are there any scientists born on February 19?
Yes, Svante August Arrhenius was born on February 19, 1859. He was a Swedish chemist who made groundbreaking contributions to physical chemistry and received the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1903.
Which political leaders were born on February 19?
William III of the Netherlands was born on February 19, 1817, and was King of the Netherlands from 1849 to 1890. Álvaro Obregón, born the same date in 1880, was President of Mexico and played a key role in the Mexican Revolution.