Famous Birthdays on November 21

French Enlightenment philosopher and satirist who championed civil liberties and wrote the influential philosophical tale "Candide."

Belgian surrealist painter famous for thought-provoking works like 'The Treachery of Images' and 'The Son of Man' that challenged perceptions of reality.

Manuel Estrada Cabrera was a lawyer who ruled Guatemala as an authoritarian president for 22 years from 1898 to 1920.

Canadian pop singer who achieved international fame with her 2011 hit single Call Me Maybe.

Icelandic avant-garde singer and experimental artist who gained international recognition for her innovative fusion of electronic music, pop, and traditional Icelandic elements. She has released ten solo studio albums and received numerous awards including the Polar Music Prize.

Legendary Lebanese singer known as the 'Jewel of Lebanon' whose career spanning over six decades made her an icon of Arabic music and culture.

Former Lebanese Army Commander who served as the 12th President of Lebanon from 2008 to 2014.

Actor best known for playing Dr. Julian Bashir in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine and Prince Doran Martell in Game of Thrones.

Dutch football manager who has coached Ajax, Borussia Dortmund, Bayer Leverkusen, and Lyon, known for his attacking philosophy.

Belarusian economist who served as the 8th Prime Minister of Belarus from 2014 to 2018.

Ethiopian long-distance runner who won Olympic gold in the 10,000 meters at Rio 2016 and set a world record in the process.

German librarian and author who writes fiction and non-fiction works, contributing to contemporary German literature through novels and literary criticism.