9 historically significant individuals born on May 26. Several notable figures have been born on May 26. Adolfo López Mateos was President of Mexico from 1958 to 1964. Muhammed Faris Al-Aqidi became the first Syrian astronaut. Frederik X ascended to the Danish throne in 2024. Colombian footballer Juan Cuadrado is recognized for his versatility internationally.
Total Born
9
Countries
8
Top Century
20th· 4
Top Field
author
2 individuals
Headline Figures
aristocrat
Frederik X of Denmark
1968 – PresentKing of Denmark since January 2024 following his mother Queen Margrethe II's abdication, having previously served as Crown Prince for over 50 years.
lawyer
Adolfo López Mateos
1910 – 196955th President of Mexico
association football player
Juan Cuadrado
1988 – PresentColombian winger who has played for Juventus, Chelsea, and Inter Milan, known for his pace and versatility across multiple positions.
Birth Distribution by Century
20th (4)
17th (2)
16th C.20th C.
20th Century
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Origin
Frederik X of Denmark
aristocratauthor
King of Denmark since January 2024 following his mother Queen Margrethe II's abdication, having previously served as Crown Prince for over 50 years.
Adolfo López Mateos
lawyerpolitician
55th President of Mexico
Juan Cuadrado
association football player
Colombian winger who has played for Juventus, Chelsea, and Inter Milan, known for his pace and versatility across multiple positions.
Muhammed Faris Al-Aqidi
aircraft pilotastronaut
Fighter pilot who became the first Syrian citizen in space, flying aboard Soyuz TM-3 to the Mir space station in 1987.
19th Century
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Origin
António Maria da Silva
authorengineer
Portuguese politician and engineer (1872-1950)
18th Century
1Figure
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Origin
Felipe Poey
ichthyologistlepidopterist
Cuban zoologist (1799–1891)
17th Century
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Origin
Abraham de Moivre
astronomermathematician
French mathematician (*1667 – †1754)
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Daniel Wilhelm Moller
entomologisthistorian
Librarian and historian (1642-1712)
16th Century
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Remigius Fesch
art historianjurist
Swiss art historian
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the most famous person born on May 26?
Frederik X of Denmark, born in 1968, is a well-known figure internationally as the current King of Denmark. Other notable individuals with this birthdate include former Mexican President Adolfo López Mateos and Colombian footballer Juan Cuadrado.
Are there any world leaders born on May 26?
Yes, there are two world leaders born on May 26: Frederik X of Denmark, currently the King of Denmark, and Adolfo López Mateos, who was President of Mexico from 1958 to 1964.
What athletes were born on May 26?
Juan Cuadrado, a Colombian professional footballer born in 1988, is a prominent athlete with this birthdate. He has played for leading European clubs and is part of the Colombian national team.