21 historically significant individuals born on March 7. March 7 is the birth date of eleven notable individuals from various areas such as art, literature, film, and religious leadership. Among those born on this day are Dutch painter Piet Mondrian (1872), recognized for his geometric abstract works, Italian actress Anna Magnani (1908), who earned an Academy Award for her dramatic roles, and Japanese writer Kōbō Abe (1924), known for his surrealist novels and plays. Other figures include Japanese actress Momoko Kōchi (1932) and Bolivian Cardinal Julio Terrazas Sandoval (1936).
Total Born
21
Countries
15
Top Century
20th· 13
Top Field
scientist
4 individuals
Headline Figures
Birth Distribution by Century
20th (13)
19th (4)
16th C.20th C.
20th Century
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Michael Rosbash
scientist
Nobel laureate: Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine (2017)
Albert Fert
scientist
Nobel laureate: Nobel Prize in Physics (2007)
David Baltimore
scientist
Nobel laureate: Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine (1975)
Anna Magnani
actorfilm actor
Italian actress who won the Academy Award for Best Actress for 'The Rose Tattoo' and became known as 'La Lupa' for her passionate performances.
Kōbō Abe
film directornovelist
Avant-garde novelist best known for works like 'The Woman in the Dunes' and 'The Face of Another' that explore themes of alienation and identity.
Sanae Takaichi
analystdrummer
Japanese politician who became Prime Minister in 2025, previously serving as Minister for Internal Affairs and Communications and Economic Security.
Hatem Ben Arfa
association football player
French attacking midfielder and winger known for his technical skills and creativity, having played for clubs including Lyon, Newcastle United, and Paris Saint-Germain.
Momoko Kōchi
actorseiyū
Japanese actress best known for her role as Emiko Yamane in the original 1954 Godzilla film. She appeared in numerous stage productions and also worked as a voice actress throughout her career.
Vladimir Smirnov
cross-country skier
Kazakhstani cross-country skier who won four Olympic medals between 1988-1998, including gold in the 50km at the 1994 Lillehammer Olympics.
Julio Terrazas Sandoval
Catholic bishopCatholic priest
Bolivian Catholic cardinal who served as Archbishop of Santa Cruz de la Sierra from 1978 to 2013 and was elevated to cardinal by Pope John Paul II in 2001.
Ronald Araújo
association football player
Uruguayan centre-back who plays for Barcelona and has become a key defender for both club and country despite being born in Brazil.
Alwaleed Bin Talal Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud
entrepreneurinvestor
Saudi royal and billionaire investor known for his stakes in international companies including former ownership in Twitter.
Leopoldo Brenes
Catholic bishopCatholic deacon
Nicaraguan Roman Catholic bishop who has served as Archbishop of Managua since 2005. He has been a vocal advocate for human rights and democracy in Nicaragua.
19th Century
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Julius Wagner-Jauregg
scientist
Nobel laureate: Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine (1927)
Gildardo Magaña
military personnelminister
Mexican politician (1891–1939)
Ernst Leonard Lindelöf
mathematiciannon-fiction writer
Finnish mathematician who made contributions in real/complex analysis and topology (1870–1946)
Piet Mondrian
architectural draftspersondraftsperson
Dutch painter who pioneered abstract art and co-founded the De Stijl movement, known for his geometric compositions with primary colors.
18th Century
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Balthazar Georges Sage
chemistgeologist
French chemist and mineralogist (1740-1824)
Antoine César Becquerel
chemistengineer
French scientist and pioneer in the study of electric and luminescent phenomena (1788-1878)
Isaak Iselin
economistjurist
Swiss philosopher
16th Century
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Antoine Loysel
jurist-consultantlawyer
French jurist-consultant
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the most famous person born on March 7?
Piet Mondrian, born on March 7, 1872, was a Dutch painter known for his abstract geometric compositions. His style with black lines and primary colors made him an influential artist of the 20th century.
What celebrities were born on March 7?
Celebrities born on March 7 include Italian actress Anna Magnani (1908), who won an Academy Award for Best Actress, and Japanese actress Momoko Kōchi (1932), known for her role in the original Godzilla film. Dutch artist Piet Mondrian (1872) is also celebrated for his contributions.
Are there any writers born on March 7?
Yes, Kōbō Abe, a notable Japanese novelist and playwright, was born on March 7, 1924. He is known for his surreal works including 'The Woman in the Dunes' and is regarded as a significant Japanese modern writer.