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Famous Birthdays on February 9

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16 historically significant individuals born on February 9. February 9 is the birth date of several influential figures in literature, politics, and entertainment. Notable individuals born on this day include political theorist Thomas Paine (1737), whose writings inspired the American Revolution, Japanese novelist Natsume Sōseki (1867), Vietnamese communist leader Trường Chinh (1907), Brazilian entertainer Carmen Miranda (1909), and Nobel Prize-winning author J. M. Coetzee (1940). These people have made contributions in areas such as political thought, literary excellence, and cultural performance.

Total Born
16
Countries
11
Top Century
20th· 9
Top Field
dancer
2 individuals

Headline Figures

scientist
Joseph E. Stiglitz

Joseph E. Stiglitz

1943 – Present

Nobel laureate: Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences (2001)

actor
Carmen Miranda

Carmen Miranda

1909 – 1955

Portuguese-born Brazilian singer, dancer and actress who became a major Hollywood star in the 1940s, famous for her fruit-adorned headpieces and Latin American performances.

novelist
Natsume Sōseki

Natsume Sōseki

1867 – 1916

Japanese novelist and scholar who authored literary classics including 'I Am a Cat' and 'Kokoro.' He is considered one of the foremost writers of modern Japanese literature.

Birth Distribution by Century

20th (9)
19th (5)
17th C.20th C.

20th Century

9
Joseph E. Stiglitz
Joseph E. Stiglitz
scientist
Nobel laureate: Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences (2001)
Carmen Miranda
Carmen Miranda
actordancer
Portuguese-born Brazilian singer, dancer and actress who became a major Hollywood star in the 1940s, famous for her fruit-adorned headpieces and Latin American performances.
Zhang Ziyi
Zhang Ziyi
dancerfilm actor
Chinese actress who rose to international prominence in Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon and later starred in Memoirs of a Geisha and House of Flying Daggers. She is one of the most successful Chinese actors in Hollywood and serves as a cultural ambassador between East and West.
Wataru Endō
Wataru Endō
association football playerplayer
Japanese defensive midfielder and captain of Liverpool FC who has become a key player for both club and country in recent years.
Yoshinori Ohsumi
Yoshinori Ohsumi
biologist
Cell biologist who won the 2016 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for discovering the mechanisms of autophagy, the cellular recycling process.
Filipe Nyusi
Filipe Nyusi
engineerentrepreneur
Fourth President of Mozambique since 2015, formerly an engineer and defense minister who won re-election in 2019.
Omar M. Yaghi
Omar M. Yaghi
chemistuniversity teacher
American chemist of Arabic descent (born 1965)
J. M. Coetzee
J. M. Coetzee
criticessayist
Novelist and literary critic who won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2003, making him the first author to win the Booker Prize twice. His novels include 'Disgrace' and 'Life & Times of Michael K.'
Trường Chinh
Trường Chinh
politician
Vietnamese communist politician who served as General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam from 1941 to 1956 and briefly as President in the 1980s.

19th Century

5
Natsume Sōseki
Natsume Sōseki
novelistpoet
Japanese novelist and scholar who authored literary classics including 'I Am a Cat' and 'Kokoro.' He is considered one of the foremost writers of modern Japanese literature.
Max Westenhöfer
Max Westenhöfer
anthropologistbiologist
German pathologist and biologist (1871-1957)
José Burgos
José Burgos
Catholic priestwriter
Filipino priest martyred in 1872
Alexander Hogg
Alexander Hogg
journalistpolitician
New Zealand politician (1841-1920)
Eduardo de la Barra
Eduardo de la Barra
diplomatgeographer
Chilean diplomat (1839-1900)

18th Century

1
Thomas Paine
Thomas Paine
entrepreneurjournalist
American Founding Father, philosopher, and political activist (1737–1809)

17th Century

1
Kilian Stobæus
Kilian Stobæus
historiannaturalist
Swedish physician (1690-1742)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the most famous person born on February 9?
Thomas Paine, known for his influential work 'Common Sense' during the American Revolution, was born on February 9, 1737. Nobel Prize-winning author J. M. Coetzee and Brazilian entertainer Carmen Miranda are also notable figures born on this date.
What famous authors were born on February 9?
Natsume Sōseki, born in 1867, is a key figure in modern Japanese literature. J. M. Coetzee, born in 1940, is a South African novelist who received the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2003.
Are there any entertainers born on February 9?
Carmen Miranda, the Brazilian singer, dancer, and actress known for her fruit-adorned hats and vibrant performances, was born on February 9, 1909. She gained international fame in Hollywood during the 1940s and played a role in popularizing Latin American culture.