26 historically significant individuals born on March 27. March 27 marks the birth dates of 17 notable individuals throughout history, including Japanese military leader Toyotomi Hideyoshi in 1537, German novelist Heinrich Mann in 1871, and modernist architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in 1886. Additionally, Estonian poet Marie Under was born on this date in 1883, as was Japanese Prime Minister Eisaku Satō in 1901, who later received the Nobel Peace Prize.
Total Born
26
Countries
19
Top Century
20th· 15
Top Field
politician
4 individuals
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Birth Distribution by Century
20th (15)
19th (7)
13th C.20th C.
20th Century
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John E. Sulston
scientist
Nobel laureate: Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine (2002)
Julia Alvarez
children's writernovelist
Dominican-American author best known for her novel 'How the García Girls Lost Their Accents' (1991), which explores the immigrant experience of Dominican families in the United States. She has written numerous novels, poetry collections, and children's books that often focus on themes of cultural identity and displacement.
Atsuto Uchida
association football player
Japanese right-back who earned 74 caps for Japan and played professionally in Germany's Bundesliga for FC Schalke 04 and other European clubs.
Nicolas Nkoulou
association football player
Cameroonian association football player
Manuel Neuer
association football player
German goalkeeper who captained Germany to World Cup victory in 2014 and has been Bayern Munich's first-choice keeper since 2011, widely regarded as one of the best goalkeepers of his generation.
Dubravka Ugrešić
artistchildren's writer
Croatian author and literary critic known for her novels exploring post-Yugoslav identity and winner of multiple international literary awards.
Eisaku Satō
politician
Japan's longest-serving Prime Minister (1964-1972) who won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1974 for his nuclear non-proliferation efforts.
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Adela Ringuelet
astronomerastrophysicist
Argentinian astrophysicist
Mstislav Rostropovich
cellistcomposer
Cellist and conductor considered one of the greatest musicians of the 20th century who championed contemporary composers like Prokofiev and Shostakovich. He later became music director of the National Symphony Orchestra in Washington, D.C.
JJ Lin
actorrecording artist
Award-winning Mandopop singer-songwriter who has released over 10 studio albums and won multiple Golden Melody Awards. He is known for composing and performing ballads that have topped charts across Asia.
Lisa
actordancer
Thai-born member of the K-pop girl group BLACKPINK, one of the most successful international music acts from South Korea.
Polina Gagarina
fashion modelmodel
Russian pop singer who represented Russia at the Eurovision Song Contest 2015, finishing second with 'A Million Voices'. She is the daughter of Soviet singer Iosif Kobzon.
Nadezhda Skardino
biathletecross-country skier
Belarusian biathlete who won Olympic bronze in 2018 and multiple World Championship medals in her career.
Mariano Rajoy
land registrarpolitician
Spanish conservative politician who served as Prime Minister from 2011 to 2018, leading the country through economic recovery following the 2008 financial crisis.
Ivan Gašparovič
pedagoguepolitician
Slovak politician who served as the 3rd President of Slovakia from 2004 to 2014. He previously held various government positions including Speaker of the National Council.
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Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen
scientist
Nobel laureate: Nobel Prize in Physics (1901)
Otto Wallach
scientist
Nobel laureate: Nobel Prize in Chemistry (1910)
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
architectdesigner
German-American architect who pioneered the International Style with his 'less is more' philosophy. His steel and glass buildings like the Seagram Building in New York defined modern skyscraper design.
Heinrich Mann
autobiographerbiographer
German writer (1871–1950)
Marie Under
archivistjournalist
Estonian poet considered one of the most important literary figures of 20th-century Estonia, known for her modernist poetry and translations of world literature.
John Ballance
journalistpolitician
14th Premier of New Zealand (1839-1893)
Akseli Rauanheimo
consuljournalist
Finnish politician and journalist
18th Century
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Matias Aires
philosopherwriter
Brazilian writer (1705-1763)
17th Century
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Francesco Negri
Catholic priestexplorer
Catholic priest and scholar
16th Century
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Toyotomi Hideyoshi
ashigarumilitary commander
Japanese samurai and daimyo (1537–1598)
13th Century
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WA
Wareru
monarchroyalty
Founder of the Ramanya Kingdom
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the most famous person born on March 27?
Toyotomi Hideyoshi, born in 1537, was a major military leader who unified Japan in the late 16th century. He rose from modest beginnings and is one of the three great unifiers of Japan, along with Oda Nobunaga and Tokugawa Ieyasu.
What famous architect was born on March 27?
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, born on March 27, 1886, was a key figure in 20th-century architecture. He is recognized for his modernist designs and the principle "less is more."
Are there any Nobel Prize winners born on March 27?
Yes, Eisaku Satō, born on March 27, 1901, served as Japan's Prime Minister from 1964 to 1972. He received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1974 for his work in preventing the spread of nuclear weapons and Japan's peaceful foreign policy.