24 historically significant individuals born on November 22. November 22 is the birth date of several notable historical figures. Danish linguist Rasmus Rask was born in 1787, French author and Nobel Prize winner André Gide in 1869, and French President Charles de Gaulle in 1890. Uruguayan footballer José Leandro Andrade was born in 1901, and prominent Saudi Islamic scholar Abd al-Aziz Ibn Baz in 1912.
Total Born
24
Countries
16
Top Century
20th· 16
Top Field
scientist
3 individuals
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Birth Distribution by Century
20th (16)
19th (5)
18th C.20th C.
20th Century
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Louis Néel
scientist
Nobel laureate: Nobel Prize in Physics (1970)
Andrew Huxley
scientist
Nobel laureate: Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine (1963)
Ibrahim Iskandar of Johor
monarch
Malaysia's current 17th Yang di-Pertuan Agong since January 2024 and Sultan of Johor, known for his military background and business interests.
Paolo Gentiloni
journalistpolitician
Italian politician who served as Prime Minister of Italy from 2016 to 2018 and later as European Commissioner for Economy.
Mads Mikkelsen
dancerfilm actor
Danish actor known internationally for his roles in films such as Casino Royale, Hannibal, and The Hunt. He began his career as a gymnast and dancer before transitioning to acting in the 1990s.
Asamoah Gyan
association football player
Ghana's all-time leading goalscorer with 51 goals in 109 international appearances, including being the top scorer at the 2010 FIFA World Cup. He played for clubs including Sunderland and Al Ain.
Rasmus Lerdorf
computer scientist
Danish-Canadian programmer who created the PHP programming language in 1995, which became one of the most widely used server-side scripting languages for web development. He continues to be involved in PHP's ongoing development and evolution.
Scarlett Johansson
film actorfilm director
American actress (born 1984)
Alfredo Cristiani
politician
President of El Salvador from 1989 to 1994, overseeing the end of the country's civil war and the signing of peace accords with FMLN rebels.
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Victor Pelevin
novelistscience fiction writer
Russian postmodern author known for satirical novels exploring Buddhist philosophy and virtual reality, including "Chapayev and Void" and "Generation P."
José Leandro Andrade
association football player
Pioneering Uruguayan footballer who captained Uruguay to victory in the first FIFA World Cup in 1930 and Olympic gold in 1928. Known as 'The Black Marvel,' he was one of football's first international stars.
Yaroslav Yevdokimov
singer
Russian pop singer and songwriter who gained prominence in the Soviet Union during the 1970s and 1980s. He was known for his romantic ballads and stage performances.
Yakubu
association football player
Nigerian striker nicknamed 'The Yak' who was the Premier League's top scorer in 2011-12 with Everton. He scored over 100 goals in English football and represented Nigeria in three World Cups.
Abd al-Aziz Ibn Baz
clericIslamicist
Influential Islamic scholar who served as Grand Mufti of Saudi Arabia from 1993 to 1999 and was one of the most prominent Salafi clerics of the 20th century.
Abdul Rahman Al-Sudais
imamIslamic jurist
Chief imam of the Grand Mosque in Mecca since 1984, known for leading prayers during the annual Hajj pilgrimage.
Oscar Pistorius
athletics competitormurderer
Double-amputee sprinter known as the 'Blade Runner' who competed in both Paralympic and Olympic Games on carbon fiber prosthetics. He was convicted in 2014 of murdering his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp.
19th Century
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Nobel laureate: Nobel Prize in Peace (1909)
Charles de Gaulle
memoiristmilitary officer
French military leader who led the Free French during World War II and later served as President of France from 1959 to 1969.
André Gide
autobiographerdiarist
French novelist who won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1947 for his psychological explorations of moral and philosophical themes in works like The Immoralist and The Counterfeiters.
Arthur Hamerschlag
electrical engineermechanical engineer
American engineer (1872–1927)
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Fritz Mauthner
criticediting staff
Austrian philosopher, writer and opinion journalist (1849-1923)
18th Century
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Ulrich Bräker
autobiographerdiarist
Swiss writer
Albertus Jonas Brandt
draftspersonpainter
Dutch painter (1788-1821)
Rasmus Rask
historical linguistlinguist
Danish philologist who made foundational contributions to comparative linguistics and helped establish the systematic study of Germanic languages. His grammatical analyses of Old Norse and other ancient languages influenced modern historical linguistics.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the most famous person born on November 22?
Charles de Gaulle, born on November 22, 1890, is likely the most notable person born on this date. He was President of France and played a key role in the French Resistance during World War II.
Are there any Nobel Prize winners born on November 22?
Yes, André Gide, born on November 22, 1869, won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1947. He was a French author known for his fiction, autobiographical works, and journals.
What famous football player was born on November 22?
José Leandro Andrade, born on November 22, 1901, was a legendary Uruguayan footballer who helped his country win the first FIFA World Cup in 1930. He is considered one of the greatest players in early football history.