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Famous Birthdays on March 13

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14 historically significant individuals born on March 13. March 13 is the birth date of notable figures across various fields and nationalities. Prominent individuals born on this day include Greek poet and Nobel Prize winner Giorgos Seferis (1900), Soviet children's writer Sergey Mikhalkov (1913), former Honduran President Carlos Roberto Reina (1926), Belarusian Prime Minister Siarhiej Sidorski (1954), and Salvadoran footballer Mágico González (1958). These documented births on March 13 show contributions to literature, politics, and sports in the 20th century.

Total Born
14
Countries
11
Top Century
20th· 7
Top Field
poet
3 individuals

Headline Figures

scientist
John H. Van Vleck

John H. Van Vleck

1899 – 1980

Nobel laureate: Nobel Prize in Physics (1977)

diplomat
Giorgos Seferis

Giorgos Seferis

1900 – 1971

Greek poet and diplomat (1900-1971)

association football player
Mágico González

Mágico González

1958 – Present

Legendary Salvadoran footballer considered one of the greatest Central American players of all time, known for his skills at Cádiz CF in Spain.

Birth Distribution by Century

20th (7)
13th C.20th C.

20th Century

7
Mágico González
Mágico González
association football player
Legendary Salvadoran footballer considered one of the greatest Central American players of all time, known for his skills at Cádiz CF in Spain.
Sergey Mikhalkov
Sergey Mikhalkov
children's writerlyricist
Soviet children's writer who wrote the lyrics to the Soviet and Russian national anthems. He created beloved characters like Uncle Styopa and wrote the fable that inspired the animated series 'The Three Little Pigs'.
Carlos Roberto Reina
Carlos Roberto Reina
diplomatjudge
Honduran lawyer and diplomat who served as President from 1994 to 1998, previously working as a judge and human rights advocate.
SC
Sasha Clements
actorfilm actor
Canadian actress
Edgar Davids
Edgar Davids
association football coachassociation football player
Dutch defensive midfielder known for his tenacious playing style and distinctive protective goggles, who starred for Ajax, Juventus, and Barcelona during the 1990s and 2000s.
Siarhiej Sidorski
Siarhiej Sidorski
politician
Politician and engineer who served as Prime Minister of Belarus from 2003 to 2010 during a period of economic growth.
Blas Pérez
Blas Pérez
association football player
Panamanian striker who became one of the country's most prolific international goalscorers with over 40 caps.

19th Century

2
John H. Van Vleck
John H. Van Vleck
scientist
Nobel laureate: Nobel Prize in Physics (1977)
Giorgos Seferis
Giorgos Seferis
diplomatpoet
Greek poet and diplomat (1900-1971)

18th Century

2
Johann Christoph Heilbronner
Johann Christoph Heilbronner
mathematiciantheologian
German mathematical historian and theologian
William FitzGerald, 2nd Duke of Leinster
William FitzGerald, 2nd Duke of Leinster
aristocratpoet
Irish politician and landowner

17th Century

1
Jacob Faggot
Jacob Faggot
engineerpolitician
Swedish scientist (1699-1777)

15th Century

1
Lazarus Spengler
Lazarus Spengler
poettheologian
German hymnwriter

13th Century

1
Judith of Habsburg
Judith of Habsburg
queen regnant
Polish and Bohemian queen consort

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the most famous person born on March 13?
Giorgos Seferis, born March 13, 1900, is likely the most famous, as he was a Greek poet who won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1963. Other notable figures include Soviet children's author Sergey Mikhalkov and Salvadoran soccer legend Mágico González.
What Nobel Prize winner was born on March 13?
Giorgos Seferis, the Greek poet and diplomat, was born on March 13, 1900, and received the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1963. He was recognized for his lyrical writing and his outstanding contribution to modern Greek poetry.
Are there any famous athletes born on March 13?
Yes, Mágico González, born March 13, 1958, was a legendary Salvadoran soccer player widely considered one of the greatest Central American footballers of all time. He was known for his exceptional dribbling skills and creativity on the field.