11 historically significant individuals born on July 25. July 25 is the birth date of several notable individuals from various fields and eras. Noteworthy figures born on this day include Nobel Prize-winning author Elias Canetti (1905), pioneering scientist Rosalind Franklin (1920), renowned mountaineer Nirmal Purja (1983), Brazilian footballer Hulk (1986), and Ghanaian midfielder Mubarak Wakaso (1990).
Total Born
11
Countries
7
Top Century
20th· 7
Top Field
scientist
2 individuals
Headline Figures
scientist
Frances H. Arnold
1956 – PresentNobel laureate: Nobel Prize in Chemistry (2018)
scientist
John B. Goodenough
1922 – 2023Nobel laureate: Nobel Prize in Chemistry (2019)
association football player
Hulk
1986 – PresentBrazilian forward known for his powerful physique and shooting ability, who has played for clubs including Porto, Zenit Saint Petersburg, and Shanghai SIPG.
Birth Distribution by Century
20th (7)
18th (3)
18th C.20th C.
20th Century
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Frances H. Arnold
scientist
Nobel laureate: Nobel Prize in Chemistry (2018)
John B. Goodenough
scientist
Nobel laureate: Nobel Prize in Chemistry (2019)
Hulk
association football player
Brazilian forward known for his powerful physique and shooting ability, who has played for clubs including Porto, Zenit Saint Petersburg, and Shanghai SIPG.
Elias Canetti
aphoristchemist
Bulgarian-born writer who won the 1981 Nobel Prize in Literature for works including the novel 'Auto-da-Fé' and the sociological study 'Crowds and Power'.
Mubarak Wakaso
association football player
Ghanaian midfielder who has played for clubs across Europe including Granada and Deportivo Alavés, representing Ghana in multiple Africa Cup of Nations tournaments.
Rosalind Franklin
biochemistbiophysicist
British X-ray crystallographer whose Photo 51 provided crucial evidence for the double helix structure of DNA. Her work was instrumental in Watson and Crick's discovery, though she died before receiving full recognition for her contributions.
Nirmal Purja
mountaineermountain guide
Nepalese mountaineer who holds the world record for climbing all 14 peaks above 8,000 meters in just 6 months and 6 days. He served as a Gurkha soldier in the British Army Special Forces before becoming a professional climber and mountain guide.
19th Century
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José María Peralta Lagos
engineerpolitician
Salvadoran engineer (1873-1944)
18th Century
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Edward Payson
astronomerChristian minister
American religious leader
Jean-Charles-Philippe-Joseph Delvaux de Fenffe
chemistphysician
Chemist and professor at the University of Liège (1782-1863)
José da Costa e Silva
architectuniversity teacher
Portuguese architect
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the most famous person born on July 25?
Rosalind Franklin, a British scientist known for her X-ray crystallography work that played a key role in discovering DNA's double helix structure, was born on July 25, 1920. She contributed significantly to molecular biology before passing away at age 37.
Are there any Nobel Prize winners born on July 25?
Yes, Elias Canetti, born on July 25, 1905, received the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1981. The Bulgarian-born writer was honored for his works filled with ideas and artistic depth.
Which athletes were born on July 25?
Notable athletes born on July 25 include Nirmal Purja, a Nepalese mountaineer with multiple climbing records, Brazilian footballer Hulk, and Ghanaian midfielder Mubarak Wakaso. All three have gained international recognition in their sports.