32 historically significant individuals born on January 16. January 16 is the birth date of several notable individuals from various eras and fields. Among those born on this date are Albanian statesman Ismail Kemal (1844), Cuban leader Fulgencio Batista (1901), Ugandan politician Amama Mbabazi (1949), Russian mountaineer Anatoli Boukreev (1958), and Major League Baseball player Albert Pujols (1980). They have made their marks in politics, military leadership, and professional sports.
Total Born
32
Countries
24
Top Century
20th· 13
Top Field
writer
7 individuals
Headline Figures
diplomat
Ismail Kemal
1844 – 1919Prime Minister of Albania (1844-1919)
military personnel
Fulgencio Batista
1901 – 1973Cuban military officer and politician who ruled Cuba as dictator from 1952 to 1959 before being overthrown by Fidel Castro's revolution. He previously served as elected president from 1940 to 1944.
association football player
Takumi Minamino
1995 – PresentJapanese attacking midfielder and winger who has played for Liverpool and AS Monaco. He has been a key player for Japan since making his international debut in 2015.
Birth Distribution by Century
20th (13)
19th (10)
15th C.20th C.
20th Century
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Origin
Fulgencio Batista
military personnelpolitician
Cuban military officer and politician who ruled Cuba as dictator from 1952 to 1959 before being overthrown by Fidel Castro's revolution. He previously served as elected president from 1940 to 1944.
Takumi Minamino
association football player
Japanese attacking midfielder and winger who has played for Liverpool and AS Monaco. He has been a key player for Japan since making his international debut in 2015.
Albert Pujols
baseball player
Hall of Fame first baseman who hit 703 career home runs and won three MVP awards during his MLB career.
Nicklas Bendtner
association football player
Danish striker who played for Arsenal, Juventus, and other major European clubs, known for his height and aerial ability as well as his controversial personality. He scored 30 goals in 81 appearances for the Denmark national team between 2006 and 2018.
Antal Bejczy
electrical engineerinventor
Hungarian scientist (1930–2015)
Anatoli Boukreev
explorermountaineer
Russian mountaineer and high-altitude climbing guide who summited Mount Everest multiple times without supplemental oxygen. He died in an avalanche on Annapurna in 1997 and wrote about the controversial 1996 Everest disaster.
Mario Tobino
psychiatristwriter
Italian writer, poet and psychiatrist (1910-1991)
Amama Mbabazi
lawyerminister
Ugandan lawyer and politician who served as Prime Minister from 2011 to 2014 under President Yoweri Museveni. He ran for president in 2016 after falling out with the ruling National Resistance Movement party.
Jennie
dancermanufacturer
South Korean rapper and singer who is a member of the K-pop girl group BLACKPINK and has achieved success as a solo artist.
UB
Ustad Bukhari
poetteacher
Pakistani poet (1930-1992)
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Pratul Chandra Gupta
historianwriter
Indian historian (1910–1990)
Marwan Kenzari
actorfilm actor
Actor known for his roles in Disney's Aladdin as Jafar and Netflix's The Old Guard alongside Charlize Theron.
Aija Andrejeva
singer
Latvian pop singer who has released several albums and represented Latvia in international music competitions.
19th Century
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Origin
Ismail Kemal
diplomathead of state
Prime Minister of Albania (1844-1919)
Kārlis Johansons
architectartist
Latvian artist (1890-1929)
Robert W. Service
autobiographernovelist
Canadian poet and writer (1874-1958)
Blanche Edith Baughan
botanical collectorwriter
British-born New Zealand poet, writer, penal reformer and botanical collector (1870–1958)
Kálmán Mikszáth
journalistpolitician
Hungarian writer and politician (1847–1910)
Sukumar Sen
linguistwriter
Indian linguist (1900–1992)
Italian writer (1870-1954)
W. A. Silva
writer
Sri Lankan writer
Pieter Van Havermaet
painter
Belgian artist (1834-1897)
Franz Neumann
architect
Austrian architect and politician (1844–1905)
18th Century
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Origin
Per Krafft the Elder
painteruniversity teacher
Swedish artist (1724-1793)
Frederikke Løvenskiold
composer
Danish-Norwegian composer (1785-1876)
FJ
Finnur Jónsson
historiantheologian
Icelandic bishop (1704-1789)
17th Century
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Notes
Origin
Magnus Celsius
archaeologistastronomer
Swedish astronomer (1621-1679)
Dorothe Engelbretsdatter
poetwriter
Norwegian writer
16th Century
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Lifespan
Notes
Origin
Thomas Fincke
mathematicianphysician
Danish mathematician and physician (1561-1656)
Caspar Peucer
astrologerclassical scholar
German physician (1525-1602)
Melchor Cano
Catholic bishopCatholic priest
Spanish theologian (1509-1560)
15th Century
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Notes
Origin
Pandolfo Collenuccio
historianpoet
Italian poet, historian and humanist
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the most famous person born on January 16?
Albert Pujols, a celebrated baseball player born in 1980, is likely the most internationally recognized person born on January 16. He is a three-time MVP and World Series champion, known as one of the greatest hitters in baseball history.
Are there any political leaders born on January 16?
Yes, notable political figures born on January 16 include Fulgencio Batista (1901), a former Cuban president and dictator, and Ismail Kemal (1844), Albania's first Prime Minister. Amama Mbabazi (1949), a prominent Ugandan politician and former Prime Minister, was also born on this date.
What athletes were born on January 16?
Albert Pujols, the Hall of Fame baseball player, was born on January 16, 1980. Anatoli Boukreev (1958), a renowned mountain climber who climbed peaks such as K2 and Everest, was also born on January 16.