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Famous Birthdays on July 13

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13 historically significant individuals born on July 13. July 13 is the birth date of several influential figures in literature, politics, and sports. Notable individuals born on this day include Nepalese poet Bhanubhakta Acharya (1814), Sudanese writer al-Tayyib Salih (1929), Nigerian Nobel Prize winner Wole Soyinka (1934), former Taiwanese president Ma Ying-jeou (1950), and Ecuadorian Olympic race walker Jefferson Pérez (1974). These individuals have made significant contributions in their respective areas over the years.

Total Born
13
Countries
13
Top Century
20th· 7
Top Field
association football player
2 individuals

Headline Figures

association football player
Guillermo Ochoa

Guillermo Ochoa

1985 – Present

Mexican goalkeeper who has played in multiple FIFA World Cups and is known for his spectacular saves, particularly during the 2014 World Cup against Brazil. He has had successful stints with clubs in Mexico, Europe, and MLS.

composer
Ferdinand III, Holy Roman Emperor

Ferdinand III, Holy Roman Emperor

1608 – 1657

Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire (1608-1657)

athlete
Jefferson Pérez

Jefferson Pérez

1974 – Present

Ecuadorian race walker who won Olympic gold at the 1996 Atlanta Games and became Ecuador's first Olympic champion in any sport.

Birth Distribution by Century

20th (7)
19th (3)
17th C.21st C.

21st Century

1
Lamine Yamal
Lamine Yamal
association football player
Spanish footballer who became the youngest player ever to appear in a UEFA European Championship at age 16 in 2024. He plays as a winger for FC Barcelona and represents Spain's national team.

20th Century

7
Guillermo Ochoa
Guillermo Ochoa
association football player
Mexican goalkeeper who has played in multiple FIFA World Cups and is known for his spectacular saves, particularly during the 2014 World Cup against Brazil. He has had successful stints with clubs in Mexico, Europe, and MLS.
Jefferson Pérez
Jefferson Pérez
athleteathletics competitor
Ecuadorian race walker who won Olympic gold at the 1996 Atlanta Games and became Ecuador's first Olympic champion in any sport.
al-Tayyib Salih
al-Tayyib Salih
diplomatjournalist
Novelist best known for his acclaimed work 'Season of Migration to the North,' considered one of the most important Arabic novels of the 20th century.
Wole Soyinka
Wole Soyinka
essayistnovelist
Nigerian playwright and poet who became the first African to win the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1986. He is renowned for his plays such as 'Death and the King's Horseman' and his political activism.
Eva Rivas
Eva Rivas
modelsinger
Singer who represented Armenia at Eurovision 2010 with "Apricot Stone" and has released multiple albums combining pop and traditional Armenian elements.
Ma Ying-jeou
Ma Ying-jeou
interpreterjurist
Ma Ying-jeou served as Taiwan's President from 2008-2016, notable for improving cross-strait relations with mainland China through increased trade and direct flights. He was previously mayor of Taipei and is known for his efforts to reduce tensions in the Taiwan Strait.
Diyora Keldiyorova
Diyora Keldiyorova
judoka
Competitive judoka who represents Uzbekistan in international judo competitions and has won medals at regional championships. She competes in the women's heavyweight division.

19th Century

3
Sotir Peçi
Sotir Peçi
journalistmathematician
Albanian politician, educator and mathematician (1873–1932)
José Manuel Estrada
José Manuel Estrada
lawyerpolitician
Argentine politician (1842-1894)
Bhanubhakta Acharya
Bhanubhakta Acharya
poettranslator
Nepalese poet who translated the Ramayana into Nepali language, creating the first major literary work in modern Nepali. He is considered the pioneer of Nepali literature and poetry.

18th Century

1
John Clare
John Clare
farmworkernaturalist
English poet (1793-1864)

17th Century

1
Ferdinand III, Holy Roman Emperor
Ferdinand III, Holy Roman Emperor
composermonarch
Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire (1608-1657)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the most famous person born on July 13?
Wole Soyinka, a Nigerian playwright and Nobel Prize winner in Literature (1986), is probably the most internationally recognized person born on July 13, 1934. He was the first African to win the Nobel Prize in Literature for his plays, novels, and poetry.
Are there any politicians born on July 13?
Yes, Ma Ying-jeou was born on July 13, 1950, and was President of Taiwan from 2008 to 2016. He previously was Mayor of Taipei and studied at Harvard Law School.
What Olympic athlete was born on July 13?
Jefferson Pérez, born July 13, 1974, is an Ecuadorian race walker who won Olympic gold in the 20km race walk at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics. He was Ecuador's first Olympic champion and also won silver at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.