21 historically significant individuals born on May 14. May 14 is the birth date of numerous prominent political leaders and cultural figures. Notable individuals born on this day include Pakistani President Ayub Khan (1907), Croatian President Franjo Tuđman (1922), Salvadoran poet Roque Dalton Garcia (1935), Icelandic President Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson (1943), and Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni (1953). These individuals are associated with leadership in military, political governance, literature, and monarchy across different continents.
Total Born
21
Countries
16
Top Century
20th· 14
Top Field
entrepreneur
3 individuals
Headline Figures
scientist
Sir Peter J. Ratcliffe
1954 – PresentNobel laureate: Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine (2019)
historian
Franjo Tuđman
1922 – 1999First President of independent Croatia (1990-1999) and historian who led the country through its independence war and initial nation-building period.
actor
Norodom Sihamoni
1953 – PresentCurrent King of Cambodia since 2004, trained as a classical dancer and cultural ambassador before ascending to the throne.
Birth Distribution by Century
20th (14)
15th C.20th C.
20th Century
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Sir Peter J. Ratcliffe
scientist
Nobel laureate: Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine (2019)
Franjo Tuđman
historianpolitical commissar
First President of independent Croatia (1990-1999) and historian who led the country through its independence war and initial nation-building period.
Norodom Sihamoni
actorchoreographer
Current King of Cambodia since 2004, trained as a classical dancer and cultural ambassador before ascending to the throne.
Anahí
film actormodel
Mexican actress and singer who rose to international fame as a member of the pop group RBD and starred in the telenovela Rebelde.
Cate Blanchett
film actorfilm director
Two-time Academy Award winner for Blue Jasmine and The Aviator, acclaimed for her versatile performances across drama, fantasy, and period films.
Rosen Plevneliev
engineerentrepreneur
Bulgarian businessman and politician who served as President of Bulgaria from 2012 to 2017.
Roque Dalton Garcia
journalistpoet
Influential poet, journalist, and revolutionary who was assassinated in 1975, considered one of Latin America's most important 20th-century writers.
Bleona
actorentrepreneur
Albanian pop singer and entrepreneur known internationally for her music videos and performances, including collaborations with major American artists.
Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson
politicianuniversity teacher
Icelandic academic and politician who served as the 5th President of Iceland from 1996 to 2016, the longest tenure in the office's history. He was previously a political science professor and played a key role in Iceland's response to the 2008 financial crisis.
Carlos Tenorio
association football player
Ecuadorian striker who scored crucial goals for the national team during their qualification for the 2002 and 2006 World Cups, playing professionally in Saudi Arabia.
Martin Garrix
composerdisc jockey
Dutch DJ and producer who became the youngest artist to headline Ultra Music Festival and is known for hits like "Animals" and "In the Name of Love."
Ayub Khan
autobiographerfinancier
Pakistani military officer who became the country's first military ruler, serving as President from 1958-1969 and implementing major economic development programs during the 1960s.
Alina Talay
athletics competitor
Belarusian hurdler specializing in the 100-meter hurdles who competed at multiple Olympic Games.
Mark Zuckerberg
chief executive officerentrepreneur
American Internet entrepreneur
19th Century
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George Whitaker
clericuniversity president
American university president (1836–1917)
Bonifaciu Florescu
biographerjournalist
Romanian literary critic (1848-1899)
18th Century
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Adolf Fredrik of Sweden
monarch
King of Sweden (1710–1771)
17th Century
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Sambhaji
kingwriter
Second Maratha king of the Maratha Empire, also a writer, philosopher and successor of Shivaji (1657-1689)
Johann Anderson
juristlawyer
German politician and lawyer (1674-1743)
16th Century
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Bartholomäus Scultetus
astronomercartographer
German astronomer and cartographer (1540-1614)
15th Century
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Filips Wielant
judgepolitician
Judge and mayor in Mechelen (1442 - 1520)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the most famous person born on May 14?
Notable figures born on May 14 include Franjo Tuđman, the first President of Croatia, and Ayub Khan, the former President of Pakistan. They are among the most internationally recognized.
Are there any world leaders born on May 14?
Yes, world leaders born on May 14 include Ayub Khan, Franjo Tuđman, Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson (former President of Iceland), and Norodom Sihamoni (King of Cambodia).
How many famous people were born on May 14?
There are 13 notable people recorded as being born on May 14, including presidents and kings from various countries.