17 historically significant individuals born on July 22. July 22 is the birth date of several notable figures from various fields and time periods. Among those born on this day are Filipino political philosopher Apolinario Mabini (1864), Indonesian diplomat Adam Malik (1917), Dominican fashion designer Óscar de la Renta (1932), Colombian-American actor John Leguizamo (1960), and Georgian footballer Mikheil Kavelashvili (1971). These individuals have made contributions in politics, diplomacy, fashion, entertainment, and sports.
Total Born
17
Countries
11
Top Century
20th· 8
Top Field
mathematician
3 individuals
Headline Figures
scientist
Selman A. Waksman
1888 – 1973Nobel laureate: Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine (1952)
scientist
Gustav Hertz
1887 – 1975Nobel laureate: Nobel Prize in Physics (1925)
art collector
Adam Malik
1917 – 1984Third Vice President of Indonesia (1978-1983) and prominent journalist who played a key role in Indonesia's foreign policy and Non-Aligned Movement leadership.
Birth Distribution by Century
20th (8)
19th (5)
17th (3)
17th C.20th C.
20th Century
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Adam Malik
art collectordiplomat
Third Vice President of Indonesia (1978-1983) and prominent journalist who played a key role in Indonesia's foreign policy and Non-Aligned Movement leadership.
Mikheil Kavelashvili
association football playerathlete
President of Georgia since December 2024 and former Manchester City striker who played 86 times for the Georgian national team.
Óscar de la Renta
designerfashion designer
Internationally renowned fashion designer who dressed First Ladies and celebrities, founding his luxury fashion house in 1965.
Andrew Holness
politician
Jamaican politician serving as Prime Minister since 2016, leading the Jamaica Labour Party. At age 49, he became one of the youngest heads of government in the Caribbean.
John Leguizamo
actorcomedian
American actor, comedian, producer, and writer
Dirk Kuyt
association football coachassociation football player
Dutch winger known for his work rate and versatility who played for Liverpool, Feyenoord, and the Netherlands national team.
Selena Gomez
child actorfashion designer
American singer and actress (born 1992)
Federico Valverde
association football player
Uruguayan midfielder who plays for Real Madrid and has been a key player for both club and country since breaking through as a teenager.
19th Century
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Selman A. Waksman
scientist
Nobel laureate: Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine (1952)
Gustav Hertz
scientist
Nobel laureate: Nobel Prize in Physics (1925)
Mariano de la Bárcena
botanistengineer
Mexican botanist (1842-1899)
Colin Archer
design engineershipbuilder
Norwegian naval architect/shipbuilder of Scottish descent (1832-1921)
Apolinario Mabini
autobiographerdiplomat
Filipino revolutionary leader who served as the first Prime Minister of the Philippine Republic in 1899 and was known as the "Brains of the Revolution." Despite being paralyzed from the waist down, he drafted the constitution of the First Philippine Republic and advised President Emilio Aguinaldo.
18th Century
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Gabriel Lamé
mathematicianmining engineer
French mathematician (1795-1870)
17th Century
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Jacob Leupold
engineermathematician
German multidisciplinary scientist
Theodor Kerckring
alchemistanatomist
Dutch anatomist (1638–1693)
Jean Dubreuil
essayistmathematician
French writer and essayist (1602-1670)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the most famous person born on July 22?
Óscar de la Renta, the Dominican fashion designer known for dressing First Ladies and celebrities, is among the most recognized people born on July 22. John Leguizamo, the Colombian-American actor and comedian known for 'Romeo + Juliet' and 'Moulin Rouge,' is also well-known among those born on this date.
Are there any politicians born on July 22?
Yes, several politicians share this birthday, including Apolinario Mabini, a significant figure in Philippine independence who became the first Prime Minister of the Philippines in 1899. Adam Malik, Indonesia's Foreign Minister and later Vice President, was born on this date in 1917.
What celebrities have July 22 birthdays?
John Leguizamo, an actor and comedian noted for roles in films and Broadway productions, was born on July 22, 1960. Fashion icon Óscar de la Renta, a well-known name in luxury fashion, was also born on this date in 1932.