Auguste Rodin
1840 – 1917French sculptor who revolutionized modern sculpture with expressive works like The Thinker and The Kiss, breaking from academic traditions.
Famous Birthdays on November 12
13 notable people were born on November 12.
November 12 marks the birth date of 13 notable individuals throughout history in various fields such as arts, literature, politics, and music. Born on this day, French sculptor Auguste Rodin (1840) is known for works like "The Thinker," while Canadian-American musician Neil Young (1945) has shaped rock and folk music for decades. Other personalities born on this date include Nepali poet Laxmi Prasad Devkota (1909), Iraqi Kurdish politician Jalal Talabani (1933), and Tanzanian president Benjamin Mkapa (1938).
19th Century1 person
20th Century12 people
Hassan Rouhani
1948Iranian cleric and moderate politician who served as President from 2013 to 2021, negotiating the Iran nuclear deal (JCPOA) with world powers in 2015.
Nadia Comăneci
1961Romanian gymnast who became the first person to score a perfect 10 in Olympic gymnastics competition, winning five Olympic gold medals.
artistic gymnastRomania
Laxmi Prasad Devkota
1909 – 1959Nepal's most celebrated poet, often called the 'Mahakavi' (Great Poet) for his epic poem 'Muna Madan'. His works helped establish modern Nepali literature and he is considered the Shakespeare of Nepali literature.
Enzo Francescoli
1961Uruguayan attacking midfielder considered one of South America's greatest players, who spent most of his career at River Plate and inspired Zinedine Zidane's career choice.
Ryan Gosling
1980Canadian actor known for his roles in "La La Land", "Drive", "The Notebook", and "Blade Runner 2049".
Neil Young
1945Canadian singer-songwriter and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee known for songs like "Heart of Gold" and his work with Buffalo Springfield and Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young.
Benjamin Mkapa
1938 – 2020Third President of Tanzania (1995-2005) who implemented major economic liberalization policies and helped establish the East African Community.
Jalal Talabani
1933 – 2017Kurdish politician who served as the 6th President of Iraq from 2005 to 2014 and was a founding member of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan. He played a key role in Iraqi politics following the 2003 US invasion.
Muhammad ibn Sulayem
1961Former rally driver who became President of the International Automobile Federation (FIA) in 2021, the first non-European to hold the position.
Luguelín Santos
1992Olympic silver medalist in the 400 meters at the 2012 London Olympics and world championship medalist.
Benjamin Moukandjo
1988Cameroonian striker who played for Lorient and represented Cameroon at the 2014 World Cup.
association football playerCameroon
Hiroshi Kiyotake
1989Japanese attacking midfielder who represented Japan at the 2014 World Cup and played in Germany's Bundesliga for Hannover 96 and FC Nürnberg.
association football playerJapan
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the most famous person born on November 12?
Auguste Rodin, the French sculptor known for works like 'The Thinker' and 'The Kiss,' was born on November 12, 1840. Neil Young, the Canadian-American musician, was also born on this date in 1945.
What musicians were born on November 12?
Neil Young, the rock musician behind hits like 'Heart of Gold' and a member of Buffalo Springfield and Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, was born on November 12, 1945.
Are there any political leaders born on November 12?
Jalal Talabani, President of Iraq from 2005 to 2014, was born on November 12, 1933. Benjamin Mkapa, Tanzania's third President, serving from 1995 to 2005, was born on this date in 1938.