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Famous Birthdays on November 28

13 notable people were born on November 28.

November 28 is the birth date of several prominent writers and thinkers. Born on this day are English poet and artist William Blake (1757), German philosopher Friedrich Engels (1820), Austrian writer Stefan Zweig (1881), Italian novelist Alberto Moravia (1907), and French anthropologist Claude Lévi-Strauss (1908). These individuals contributed to literature, political theory, and social sciences across various centuries and cultural movements.

19th Century2 people

Friedrich Engels

Friedrich Engels

1820 – 1895

German philosopher and social theorist who co-authored 'The Communist Manifesto' (1848) with Karl Marx. He provided crucial financial and intellectual support for Marx's work, including 'Das Kapital.'

philosopherpolitical theoristrevolutionaryGermany
Stefan Zweig

Stefan Zweig

1881 – 1942

Austrian writer known for psychological biographies and novellas such as 'The World of Yesterday,' who fled Nazi persecution and died by suicide in Brazilian exile.

biographeressayisthistorianAustria

18th Century1 person

William Blake

William Blake

1757 – 1827

English Romantic poet and visual artist who created illuminated books combining poetry with his own illustrations, including "Songs of Innocence and Experience." He developed innovative printing techniques and is considered a key figure in the Romantic Age of English literature.

draftspersonexlibristlithographerUnited Kingdom

20th Century10 people

Claude Lévi-Strauss

Claude Lévi-Strauss

1908 – 2009

French anthropologist who founded structural anthropology and authored "The Savage Mind" and other seminal works on human societies.

anthropologistethnologistmythographerFrance
Nelson Valdez

Nelson Valdez

1983

Paraguayan striker who scored 14 goals in 39 international appearances and played for clubs including Werder Bremen and Eintracht Frankfurt.

association football coachassociation football playerParaguay
Alfonso Cuarón

Alfonso Cuarón

1961

Mexican filmmaker who won the Academy Award for Best Director for Gravity (2013) and is known for films like Y Tu Mamá También and Roma.

film directorfilm editorfilm producerMexico
Alberto Moravia

Alberto Moravia

1907 – 1990

Italian novelist who explored themes of alienation and sexuality in works like The Conformist, which was adapted into an acclaimed film by Bernardo Bertolucci.

writerItaly
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apl.de.ap

1974

Filipino rapper and record producer best known as a founding member of the Black Eyed Peas, one of the world's best-selling music groups. He has also pursued solo music projects and acting roles in Hollywood films.

actorrapperrecord producerPhilippines
Álvaro Pereira

Álvaro Pereira

1985

Uruguayan left-back who earned over 50 caps for his country and played in the 2010 World Cup and 2014 World Cup. He spent several seasons with FC Porto in the Portuguese league.

association football playerUruguay
Landry Nguémo

Landry Nguémo

1985 – 2024

Cameroonian midfielder who played for Bordeaux and other French clubs before his death in 2024.

association football coachassociation football playerCameroon
Abdul Halim of Kedah

Abdul Halim of Kedah

1927 – 2017

Malaysia's 5th Yang di-Pertuan Agong (1970-1975, 2011-2016) and 28th Sultan of Kedah, notable for serving two non-consecutive terms as constitutional monarch.

sovereignMalaysia
Māris Kučinskis

Māris Kučinskis

1961

Latvian politician who served as Prime Minister of Latvia from 2016 to 2019, previously holding various ministerial positions including Minister of Agriculture.

politicianLatvia

Brayan Beckeles

1985

Honduran defender who has been a consistent presence in the national team setup and played for various clubs in Central America.

association football playerHonduras

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the most famous person born on November 28?
William Blake, the English poet and artist born in 1757, is likely the most famous person born on November 28. His works, like 'Songs of Innocence and Experience,' have made him well-known in English literature.
What famous writers were born on November 28?
Notable writers born on November 28 include William Blake (1757), Stefan Zweig (1881), and Alberto Moravia (1907). These authors contributed to poetry, fiction, and literary criticism in different centuries.
Are there any philosophers or thinkers born on November 28?
Yes, two prominent thinkers were born on November 28: Friedrich Engels (1820), co-founder of Marxist theory, and Claude Lévi-Strauss (1908), the French anthropologist. tom)">