17 historically significant individuals born on March 11. March 11 is the birth date of several influential historical figures. Bodawpaya, who ruled Burma from 1745, and Frederik IX of Denmark, born in 1899, both share this date. Nobel Prize-winning physicist Nicolaas Bloembergen was born in 1920, Malaysian Prime Minister Abdul Razak Hussein in 1922, and Bolivian politician Wálter Guevara in 1912. These individuals have made contributions in leadership, science, and governance across different periods and regions.
Total Born
17
Countries
16
Top Century
20th· 13
Top Field
politician
5 individuals
Headline Figures
scientist
Harald zur Hausen
1936 – 2023Nobel laureate: Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine (2008)
conductor
Frederik IX of Denmark
1899 – 1972King of Denmark from 1947 to 1972, who was also an accomplished conductor and musician, leading the Danish Radio Symphony Orchestra. He modernized the Danish monarchy and was the father of current Queen Margrethe II.
lawyer
Abdul Razak Hussein
1922 – 1976Malaysia's 2nd Prime Minister (1970-1976) who introduced the New Economic Policy to address racial inequality and died in office at age 53.
Birth Distribution by Century
20th (13)
17th C.20th C.
20th Century
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Origin
Harald zur Hausen
scientist
Nobel laureate: Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine (2008)
Abdul Razak Hussein
lawyerpolitician
Malaysia's 2nd Prime Minister (1970-1976) who introduced the New Economic Policy to address racial inequality and died in office at age 53.
Rupert Murdoch
businesspersonentrepreneur
Media mogul who built News Corporation into a global empire controlling major newspapers, television networks, and film studios across multiple continents.
Hakuhō Shō
rikishi
Mongolian-born Japanese sumo wrestler who holds the all-time record for most top-division championships with 45 titles and is considered one of the greatest yokozuna in sumo history.
Wálter Guevara
diplomatpolitician
Bolivian diplomat and writer who served as interim President of Bolivia for three months in 1979 and was a founding member of the Revolutionary Nationalist Movement (MNR).
Ghazi Mashal Ajil al-Yawer
engineerpolitician
Ghazi Mashal Ajil al-Yawer served as interim President of Iraq from 2004 to 2005 following the end of the Coalition Provisional Authority.
Ma'ruf Amin
economistIslamic religious leaders
Thirteenth Vice President of Indonesia since 2019 and prominent Islamic scholar who previously served as chairman of the Indonesian Ulema Council.
Nicolaas Bloembergen
physicisttheoretical physicist
Dutch-born American physicist
Chingiz Mustafayev
singersongwriter
Singer-songwriter who represented Azerbaijan at Eurovision 2019 with "Truth" and is known for his contemporary pop ballads and guitar performances.
Douglas Adams
children's writercomedian
British author who created "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy," a comedy science fiction series that began as a radio show and expanded into novels, television, and film. He was known for his wit and satirical take on modern life and technology.
Fábio Coentrão
association football player
Portuguese left-back who played for Real Madrid and Benfica, earning 52 caps for the Portugal national team.
Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan
politician
Current President of the United Arab Emirates since 2022 and ruler of Abu Dhabi, previously served as Crown Prince for over a decade.
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Dorjsürengiin Sumiyaa
judoka
Mongolian judoka who competed internationally in the women's heavyweight division during the 2010s.
19th Century
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Origin
Frederik IX of Denmark
conductormonarch
King of Denmark from 1947 to 1972, who was also an accomplished conductor and musician, leading the Danish Radio Symphony Orchestra. He modernized the Danish monarchy and was the father of current Queen Margrethe II.
18th Century
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Origin
Bodawpaya
monarch
1745-1819, sixth king of the Konbaung Dynasty of Burma.
Jan Frans Willems
collectorethnomusicologist
Writer (1793–1846)
17th Century
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István Koháry
poetpolitician
Austro-Hungarian noble-poet (1649-1731)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the most famous person born on March 11?
Frederik IX of Denmark (1899-1972) is likely the most recognized person born on March 11. He was King of Denmark from 1947 until his death. Other notable figures include the Burmese king Bodawpaya (born 1745) and Nobel Prize winner Nicolaas Bloembergen (born 1920).
Are there any Nobel Prize winners born on March 11?
Yes, Nicolaas Bloembergen was born on March 11, 1920. He won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1981 for his work in developing laser spectroscopy. Bloembergen was a Dutch-American physicist known for his advances in nonlinear optics and magnetic resonance.
What political leaders were born on March 11?
Notable political leaders born on this date include Frederik IX of Denmark (1899), who was king for 25 years, and Abdul Razak Hussein (1922), Malaysia's second Prime Minister. Bolivian politician Wálter Guevara (1912) also served as his country's president.