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Famous Birthdays on March 25

11 notable people were 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).

19th Century1 person

Béla Bartók

Béla Bartók

1881 – 1945

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.'

choreographerclassical pianistcollector of folk musicHungary

18th Century1 person

Thomas-Alexandre Dumas

Thomas-Alexandre Dumas

1762 – 1806

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.

military officerFrance

20th Century9 people

Elton John

Elton John

1947

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.

film actorHIV/AIDS activistlyricistUnited Kingdom
Abdul Rashid Dostum

Abdul Rashid Dostum

1954

Afghan Uzbek military leader and politician who controlled northern Afghanistan for decades, serving as Vice President under Hamid Karzai and Ashraf Ghani.

military personnelpoliticianAfghanistan
Naftali Bennett

Naftali Bennett

1972

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.

businesspersonpoliticianIsrael
Bassirou Diomaye Faye

Bassirou Diomaye Faye

1980

Became Senegal's fifth president in 2024 at age 44, making him the youngest elected president in the country's history.

politiciantax inspectorSenegal
Rob Jetten

Rob Jetten

1987

Dutch politician who serves as Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Climate and Energy Policy, and leader of the Democrats 66 party.

politicianNetherlands
Álvaro Saborío

Álvaro Saborío

1982

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.

association football playerCosta Rica
Roberto Acuña

Roberto Acuña

1972

Paraguayan footballer who played as a midfielder for clubs including Real Zaragoza and also competed in beach soccer tournaments.

association football playerbeach soccer playerParaguay
Ibrahim al-Jaafari

Ibrahim al-Jaafari

1947

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.

diplomatpoliticianIraq
Stefka Kostadinova

Stefka Kostadinova

1965

Bulgarian high jumper who holds the world record of 2.09 meters, set at the 1987 World Championships in Athletics.

high jumperBulgaria

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.