17 historically significant individuals born on March 25. March 25 is the birth date of several influential figures from different fields and centuries. Notable individuals born on this day include French general Thomas-Alexandre Dumas (1762), Hungarian composer Béla Bartók (1881), and British musician Elton John (1947). Political leaders born on this date include Iraqi Prime Minister Ibrahim al-Jaafari (1947) and Afghan military commander Abdul Rashid Dostum (1954).
Total Born
17
Countries
16
Top Century
20th· 10
Top Field
politician
5 individuals
Headline Figures
scientist
Norman Borlaug
1914 – 2009Nobel laureate: Nobel Prize in Peace (1970)
choreographer
Béla Bartók
1881 – 1945Hungarian composer and ethnomusicologist who collected and incorporated folk melodies from Eastern Europe into classical compositions, creating works like 'Concerto for Orchestra' and 'Music for Strings, Percussion and Celesta.'
military officer
Thomas-Alexandre Dumas
1762 – 1806French general during the Revolutionary Wars who rose from slavery to become one of the highest-ranking officers of African descent in European military history.
Birth Distribution by Century
20th (10)
19th (4)
13th C.20th C.
20th Century
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Norman Borlaug
scientist
Nobel laureate: Nobel Prize in Peace (1970)
Abdul Rashid Dostum
military personnelpolitician
Afghan Uzbek military leader and politician who controlled northern Afghanistan for decades, serving as Vice President under Hamid Karzai and Ashraf Ghani.
Naftali Bennett
businesspersonpolitician
Israeli politician and former tech entrepreneur who served as Prime Minister from 2021 to 2022, leading a diverse coalition government. He previously founded and sold software company Cyota for $145 million.
Álvaro Saborío
association football player
Forward who scored 37 goals in 108 appearances for Costa Rica and was part of the 2014 World Cup quarterfinal team. He spent most of his career with Deportivo Saprissa.
Elton John
film actorHIV/AIDS activist
Singer-songwriter who has sold over 300 million records worldwide and is known for hits like 'Rocket Man' and 'Your Song,' as well as his flamboyant stage performances.
Ibrahim al-Jaafari
diplomatpolitician
Ibrahim al-Jaafari served as Prime Minister of Iraq from 2005 to 2006 during the country's transition to democracy following the fall of Saddam Hussein.
Roberto Acuña
association football playerbeach soccer player
Paraguayan footballer who played as a midfielder for clubs including Real Zaragoza and also competed in beach soccer tournaments.
Stefka Kostadinova
high jumper
Bulgarian high jumper who holds the world record of 2.09 meters, set at the 1987 World Championships in Athletics.
Bassirou Diomaye Faye
politiciantax inspector
Became Senegal's fifth president in 2024 at age 44, making him the youngest elected president in the country's history.
Rob Jetten
politician
Dutch politician who serves as Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Climate and Energy Policy, and leader of the Democrats 66 party.
19th Century
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Béla Bartók
choreographerclassical pianist
Hungarian composer and ethnomusicologist who collected and incorporated folk melodies from Eastern Europe into classical compositions, creating works like 'Concerto for Orchestra' and 'Music for Strings, Percussion and Celesta.'
Michele Besso
engineermathematician
Swiss engineer (1873–1955)
Lauritz Jenssen
engineerentrepreneur
Norwegian politician (1837–1899)
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Chudomir (Dimitar Chorbadzhiyski)
caricaturisthumorist
Bulgarian artist and writer (1890-1967)
18th Century
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Thomas-Alexandre Dumas
military officer
French general during the Revolutionary Wars who rose from slavery to become one of the highest-ranking officers of African descent in European military history.
15th Century
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Tongwa Donden
compilerwriter
6th Karmapa
13th Century
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Andronikos II Palaiologos
emperor
Byzantine Emperor from 1282 to 1328
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the most famous person born on March 25?
Elton John, born March 25, 1947, is likely the most famous person born on this date. The musician and performer has sold over 300 million records worldwide and is one of the best-selling artists of all time.
What famous composers were born on March 25?
Béla Bartók, the Hungarian composer and pianist, was born on March 25, 1881. He is known for classical compositions that incorporated folk music elements from Eastern Europe.
Are there any historical military figures born on March 25?
Thomas-Alexandre Dumas, born March 25, 1762, was a notable French general during the Revolutionary Wars and the father of novelist Alexandre Dumas. Abdul Rashid Dostum, born March 25, 1954, is an Afghan politician and former military leader who played roles in Afghanistan's recent history.