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Famous Birthdays on June 11

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16 historically significant individuals born on June 11. June 11 marks the birth date of eleven notable historical figures in areas such as music, literature, politics, and sociology. Among those born on this date are German composer Richard Strauss (1864), Japanese Nobel Prize-winning author Yasunari Kawabata (1899), and sociologist Erving Goffman (1922). This date is also the birth date of political leaders like Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum (1912), the former ruler of Dubai, and Mahendra I of Nepal (1920).

Total Born
16
Countries
15
Top Century
20th· 8
Top Field
composer
3 individuals

Headline Figures

anthropologist
Erving Goffman

Erving Goffman

1922 – 1982

Canadian-American sociologist who developed influential theories about social interaction and is best known for his concept of dramaturgy in everyday life.

composer
Richard Strauss

Richard Strauss

1864 – 1949

German composer and conductor famous for tone poems like 'Also sprach Zarathustra' and operas including 'Der Rosenkavalier'. He was one of the leading composers of the late Romantic and early modern periods.

aristocrat
Henrik, Prince Consort of Denmark

Henrik, Prince Consort of Denmark

1934 – 2018

French-born prince who served as consort to Queen Margrethe II of Denmark from 1972 to 2018. He was also an accomplished sculptor and visual artist who created works displayed in Danish museums.

Birth Distribution by Century

20th (8)
19th (3)
12th C.21st C.

21st Century

1
JC
Jesús Castillo
association football player
Peruvian association football player

20th Century

8
Erving Goffman
Erving Goffman
anthropologistnon-fiction writer
Canadian-American sociologist who developed influential theories about social interaction and is best known for his concept of dramaturgy in everyday life.
Henrik, Prince Consort of Denmark
Henrik, Prince Consort of Denmark
aristocratconsort
French-born prince who served as consort to Queen Margrethe II of Denmark from 1972 to 2018. He was also an accomplished sculptor and visual artist who created works displayed in Danish museums.
Dmitry Koldun
Dmitry Koldun
composerguitarist
Belarusian singer and multi-instrumentalist who represented Belarus in the Eurovision Song Contest 2007.
Robin Warren
Robin Warren
microbiologistpathologist
Australian pathologist who shared the 2005 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for discovering that stomach ulcers are primarily caused by Helicobacter pylori bacteria.
Mahendra I of Nepal
Mahendra I of Nepal
monarchpolitician
King of Nepal (1920-1972)
Claire Holt
Claire Holt
actorfilm actor
Australian actress known for her roles in the supernatural drama series 'The Originals' and 'The Vampire Diaries' as well as films like 'Aquaman'.
Abdul Hafiz Ghoga
Abdul Hafiz Ghoga
lawyerpolitician
Libyan lawyer and politician who served as spokesman and deputy chairman of the National Transitional Council during the 2011 Libyan Civil War.
Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum
Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum
politician
Transformed Dubai from a small trading port into a modern commercial center during his rule from 1958 to 1990, and served as UAE Prime Minister.

19th Century

3
Richard Strauss
Richard Strauss
composerconductor
German composer and conductor famous for tone poems like 'Also sprach Zarathustra' and operas including 'Der Rosenkavalier'. He was one of the leading composers of the late Romantic and early modern periods.
Yasunari Kawabata
Yasunari Kawabata
novelistpoet
Japanese novelist who won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1968, known for works like "Snow Country" and "The Sound of the Mountain."
Percy Smith
Percy Smith
historiansurveyor
New Zealand surveyor and ethnologist (1840–1922)

18th Century

2
Andrew Geddes Bain
Andrew Geddes Bain
civil engineerengineer
South African scientist and engineer (1797–1864)
Robert Hamilton
Robert Hamilton
businesspersoneconomist
Scottish mathematician and political economist; (1743-1829)

17th Century

1
Jean-Baptiste du Hamel
Jean-Baptiste du Hamel
anatomistbotanist
French philosopher (1624–1706)

12th Century

1
Nerses IV the Gracious
Nerses IV the Gracious
composermatenagir
Armenian bishop and writer

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the most famous person born on June 11?
Richard Strauss, the German composer and conductor born in 1864, is likely the most internationally recognized person born on June 11. He created classical works such as 'Also sprach Zarathustra' and many operas that are part of the classical repertoire.
Which Nobel Prize winner was born on June 11?
Yasunari Kawabata, born on June 11, 1899, won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1968. He was a Japanese novelist known for 'Snow Country' and 'The Sound of the Mountain.'
Are there any world leaders born on June 11?
Yes, several leaders were born on June 11, including Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum, the former ruler of Dubai who transformed it into a modern city, and Mahendra I of Nepal, who was king from 1955 to 1972. Both had roles in modernizing their regions.