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Famous Birthdays on March 30

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12 historically significant individuals born on March 30. March 30 is the birth date of notable figures in history across various fields. Spanish painter Francisco Goya was born in 1746, French poet Paul Verlaine in 1844, and Dutch post-impressionist artist Vincent van Gogh in 1853. In the business world, IKEA founder Ingvar Kamprad was born in 1926. In politics, former Mongolian President Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj was born in 1963. Each has made a significant impact in their area of expertise.

Total Born
12
Countries
11
Top Century
20th· 7
Top Field
association football player
3 individuals

Headline Figures

environmentalist
Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj

Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj

1963 – Present

Mongolian politician who served as the country's fourth President from 2009 to 2017 and led the democratic revolution that ended communist rule in the early 1990s.

composer
Céline Dion

Céline Dion

1968 – Present

Canadian singer with one of the most powerful voices in popular music, known for "My Heart Will Go On" from Titanic and numerous multi-platinum albums.

essayist
Paul Verlaine

Paul Verlaine

1844 – 1896

French poet (1844-1896)

Birth Distribution by Century

20th (7)
19th (2)
18th (3)
18th C.20th C.

20th Century

7
Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj
Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj
environmentalistjournalist
Mongolian politician who served as the country's fourth President from 2009 to 2017 and led the democratic revolution that ended communist rule in the early 1990s.
Céline Dion
Céline Dion
composersinger
Canadian singer with one of the most powerful voices in popular music, known for "My Heart Will Go On" from Titanic and numerous multi-platinum albums.
Samantha Stosur
Samantha Stosur
tennis player
Professional tennis player who won the 2011 US Open and reached a career-high ranking of world No. 4 in singles.
Ingvar Kamprad
Ingvar Kamprad
businesspersondesigner
Swedish entrepreneur who founded IKEA in 1943, building it into the world's largest furniture retailer known for flat-pack furniture and self-service stores.
Nayef Aguerd
Nayef Aguerd
association football player
Moroccan centre-back who plays for Real Sociedad and the Morocco national team. He was a key defender in Morocco's 2022 World Cup squad that reached the semi-finals.
Sergio Ramos
Sergio Ramos
association football player
Spanish center-back and captain who became Real Madrid's all-time appearance leader and won four Champions League titles with the club.
ZU
Zabikhillo Urinboev
association football player
Professional footballer who plays as a midfielder and has represented Uzbekistan at various international levels. He competes in domestic and regional football leagues.

19th Century

2
Paul Verlaine
Paul Verlaine
essayistlibrettist
French poet (1844-1896)
Vincent van Gogh
Vincent van Gogh
draftspersonpainter
Dutch post-impressionist painter who created iconic works like "Starry Night" and "Sunflowers," though he sold only one painting during his lifetime.

18th Century

3
August Johann Rösel von Rosenhof
August Johann Rösel von Rosenhof
entomologistillustrator
German miniature painter, naturalist and entomologist (1705-1759)
Tomás Bobadilla
Tomás Bobadilla
politicianwriter
Dominican politician (1785-1871)
Francisco Goya
Francisco Goya
draftspersonetcher
Spanish painter and printmaker (1746–1828)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the most famous person born on March 30?
Vincent van Gogh, the Dutch post-impressionist painter, is widely considered the most famous person born on March 30, 1853. His works like 'Starry Night' and 'Sunflowers' have made him one of history's most celebrated artists.
What famous artists were born on March 30?
March 30 is the birth date of two major artists: Vincent van Gogh (1853), known for his expressive brushwork and vibrant colors, and Francisco Goya (1746), known for works like 'The Third of May 1808.' French poet Paul Verlaine was also born on this date in 1844.
Are there any famous entrepreneurs born on March 30?
Ingvar Kamprad, the Swedish entrepreneur who founded IKEA, was born on March 30, 1926. He developed IKEA into one of the largest furniture retailers known for affordable, flat-pack furniture.