38 historically significant individuals born on May 4. Several well-known individuals have May 4 as their birth date. Belgian actress Audrey Hepburn was born in 1929, former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak in 1928, Spanish footballer Cesc Fàbregas in 1987, and Irish-Ethiopian actress Ruth Negga in 1981. These figures come from fields such as entertainment, politics, and sports.
Total Born
38
Countries
25
Top Century
20th· 11
Top Field
writer
5 individuals
Headline Figures
aircraft pilot
Hosni Mubarak
1928 – 2020Egyptian President from 1981 to 2011 who maintained authoritarian rule for three decades before being ousted during the Arab Spring revolution.
actor
Ruth Negga
1981 – PresentEthiopian-Irish actress nominated for an Academy Award for her role in the 2016 film 'Loving' and known for her work in 'Preacher.'
king
Henry I of France
1008 – 1060King of the Franks from 1031 to 1060 (1008–1060)
Birth Distribution by Century
20th (11)
19th (11)
18th (8)
11th C.21st C.
21st Century
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Origin
Alan Kurdi
refugee
Three-year-old who died from capsized boat August 2015
20th Century
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Lifespan
Notes
Origin
Hosni Mubarak
aircraft pilotmilitary personnel
Egyptian President from 1981 to 2011 who maintained authoritarian rule for three decades before being ousted during the Arab Spring revolution.
Ruth Negga
actorstage actor
Ethiopian-Irish actress nominated for an Academy Award for her role in the 2016 film 'Loving' and known for her work in 'Preacher.'
Éric Djemba-Djemba
association football player
Cameroonian midfielder who played for Manchester United and Aston Villa in the Premier League.
Yulia Zdanovska
mathematicianschool teacher
Ukrainian mathematician
Henryk Skolimowski
environmentalistphilosopher
Polish philosopher (1930-2018)
Jerzy Waldorff
literary criticmusic critic
Polish music critic
Elizabeth Shaw
caricaturistcartoonist
Irish artist, illustrator and children's book author (1920–1992)
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Margaret Durrell
novelistwriter
Younger sister of novelist Lawrence Durrell (1920-2007)
Audrey Hepburn
dancerfilm actor
British actress who became a Hollywood icon starring in films like "Breakfast at Tiffany's" and "My Fair Lady." She later served as a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, focusing on humanitarian work in Africa and Latin America.
Cesc Fàbregas
association football coachassociation football player
Spanish midfielder who captained Arsenal at age 21 and won the World Cup and European Championship with Spain, known for his exceptional passing ability and football intelligence.
Abdou Diallo
association football player
Senegalese defender who plays as a centre-back for RB Leipzig and is a regular starter for the Senegal national team.
19th Century
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Lifespan
Notes
Origin
János Vass
juristminister
Hungarian jurist, politician (1873–1936)
Thorstein Hiortdahl
chemistgeologist
Norwegian scientist (1839–1925)
Emilio Rodríguez Mendoza
journalistwriter
Chilean journalist
Theodor Rosetti
diplomatjournalist
Prime Minister of Romania (1837-1923)
Jurgis Savickis
diplomatwriter
Lithuanian writer (1890-1952)
Antun Augustinčić
political commissarsculptor
Croatian sculptor, political commissar and university teacher (1900-1979)
Gedeon Ráday
military officerpolitician
Hungarian politician (1841-1883)
Clementina Trenholme
writer
Canadian originator of Empire day (1843-1918)
Carlos P. Ripamonte
painter
Argentinian painter (1874-1968)
Franklin Carmichael
painter
Canadian artist (1890-1945)
Marcel Olteanu
military officer
Romanian general
18th Century
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Lifespan
Notes
Origin
Jean-Charles de Borda
mathematicianmilitary engineer
French scientist, political advisor and sailor (1733-1799)
Horace Mann
lawyerpolitician
American politician (1796-1859)
William Hickling Prescott
historianjurist
American historian and Hispanist (1796–1859)
Amasa Walker
economistpolitician
U.S. Representative and economist (1799-1875)
Hans Linstow
architectlawyer
Danish-Norwegian architect (1787–1851)
Jean-Philippe de Cheseaux
astronomer
Swiss astronomer (1718–1751)
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César-Mansuète Despretz
chemistphysicist
Belgian chemist
Alexandre Gendebien
judgelawyer
Belgian politician (1789-1869)
17th Century
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Notes
Origin
Mihály Esterházy
chamberlainwriter
Hungarian chamberlain and writer (1671-1721)
Carlo Rainaldi
architectcomposer
Italian architect (1611–1691)
Juan de Valdés Leal
paintersculptor
Spanish artist (1622-1690)
16th Century
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Lifespan
Notes
Origin
Jakob Böhme
philosophertheologian
German Christian mystic and theologian (1575-1624)
Girolamo Rainaldi
architect
Italian architect (1570-1655)
12th Century
1Figure
Lifespan
Notes
Origin
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Kyaswa
monarch
King of Burma
11th Century
1Figure
Lifespan
Notes
Origin
King of the Franks from 1031 to 1060 (1008–1060)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the most famous person born on May 4?
Audrey Hepburn, born on May 4, 1929, is a renowned actress and humanitarian. She appeared in classic films such as "Breakfast at Tiffany's" and "Roman Holiday."
Are there any politicians born on May 4?
Hosni Mubarak, born on May 4, 1928, was the President of Egypt from 1981 to 2011 until his removal during the Arab Spring.
Which athletes were born on May 4?
Cesc Fàbregas, the Spanish footballer born in 1987, played for clubs like Arsenal, Barcelona, and Chelsea. Éric Djemba-Djemba, a Cameroonian footballer born in 1981, played for Manchester United and other teams.