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Famous Birthdays on November 25

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17 historically significant individuals born on November 25. November 25 is the birth date of several notable individuals, including important political leaders and a celebrated athlete. Notable figures born on this date include Pope John XXIII in 1881, who led the Catholic Church during the Second Vatican Council, Chilean military dictator Augusto Pinochet in 1915, Finnish President Mauno Koivisto in 1923, Yugoslav Prime Minister Ante Marković in 1924, and Spanish footballer Xabi Alonso in 1981. These individuals have impacted areas such as religious leadership, politics, and professional sports.

Total Born
17
Countries
16
Top Century
20th· 8
Top Field
association football player
4 individuals

Headline Figures

military personnel
Augusto Pinochet

Augusto Pinochet

1915 – 2006

Chilean general who led the military coup that overthrew Salvador Allende in 1973 and ruled as dictator until 1990. His regime was marked by severe human rights violations and economic liberalization.

Latin Catholic bishop
John XXIII

John XXIII

1881 – 1963

Pope from 1958 to 1963 who convened the Second Vatican Council, the most significant church reform in centuries. He was canonized as a saint in 2014.

athlete
Nodar Kumaritashvili

Nodar Kumaritashvili

1988 – 2010

Georgian luger who died in a training accident on the opening day of the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver.

Birth Distribution by Century

20th (8)
19th (4)
18th (4)
2nd C.20th C.

20th Century

8
Augusto Pinochet
Augusto Pinochet
military personnelpolitician
Chilean general who led the military coup that overthrew Salvador Allende in 1973 and ruled as dictator until 1990. His regime was marked by severe human rights violations and economic liberalization.
Nodar Kumaritashvili
Nodar Kumaritashvili
athleteluger
Georgian luger who died in a training accident on the opening day of the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver.
Mauno Koivisto
Mauno Koivisto
bank managereconomist
Finnish economist and politician who served as the ninth President of Finland from 1982 to 1994, continuing the policy of neutrality during the end of the Cold War. He previously served as Prime Minister and Governor of the Bank of Finland.
Ante Marković
Ante Marković
electrical engineerpolitical commissar
Electrical engineer who served as the last Prime Minister of Yugoslavia from 1989-1991, attempting economic reforms before the country's dissolution.
Hillal Soudani
Hillal Soudani
association football player
Algerian striker who scored crucial goals during Algeria's 2014 World Cup campaign and has played for clubs in Qatar and Croatia.
Xabi Alonso
Xabi Alonso
association football coachassociation football player
Spanish midfielder who won the World Cup and two European Championships as a player, and currently manages Bayer Leverkusen after a successful playing career with Liverpool and Real Madrid.
Odil Ahmedov
Odil Ahmedov
association football player
Midfielder who serves as captain of the Uzbekistan national football team and has earned over 100 international caps. He has played for clubs in China, Russia, and other international leagues.
Stanislav Lobotka
Stanislav Lobotka
association football player
Slovak central midfielder who plays for Napoli in Serie A and is a key player for the Slovak national team.

19th Century

4
John XXIII
John XXIII
Latin Catholic bishopLatin Catholic priest
Pope from 1958 to 1963 who convened the Second Vatican Council, the most significant church reform in centuries. He was canonized as a saint in 2014.
John Arthur Wright
John Arthur Wright
businesspersonengineer
Company manager, magistrate, Member of Upper House, public service head, rail/tramways engineer, railways commissioner and railways contractor.
Moshe Novomeysky
Moshe Novomeysky
engineerindustrialist
Israeli scientist (1873-1961)
Delfín Gallo
Delfín Gallo
journalistlawyer
Argentine politician

18th Century

4
Jean-François Séguier
Jean-François Séguier
archaeologistastronomer
French astronomer and botanist (1703-1784)
Claude-Louis Mathieu
Claude-Louis Mathieu
astronomermathematician
French astronomer (1783-1875)
Thomas Abbt
Thomas Abbt
mathematicianphilosopher
German philosopher, mathematician and writer (1738–1766)
Theophilus Cibber
Theophilus Cibber
playwrightstage actor
English writer (1703-1758)

2nd Century

1
Aelius Aristides
Aelius Aristides
philosopherwriter
2nd century Greek rhetorician and author

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the most famous person born on November 25?
Pope John XXIII, born on November 25, 1881, is likely the most internationally recognized figure born on this date. He was Pope from 1958 to 1963 and convened the Second Vatican Council, transforming the Catholic Church.
Are there any athletes born on November 25?
Yes, Xabi Alonso, the Spanish footballer born on November 25, 1981, is a notable athlete from this date. He played for major clubs such as Liverpool, Real Madrid, and Bayern Munich, and was part of the Spain team that won the World Cup in 2010.
Which political leaders were born on November 25?
Several political leaders share this birthdate, including Chilean dictator Augusto Pinochet (1915), Finnish President Mauno Koivisto (1923), and Yugoslav Prime Minister Ante Marković (1924). They played key roles in their respective countries' modern histories.