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Famous Birthdays on September 5

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17 historically significant individuals born on September 5. September 5 is the birth date of 11 notable individuals from various areas such as art, philosophy, entertainment, and politics. Prominent figures born on this day include German Romantic painter Caspar David Friedrich (1774), Indian philosopher and statesman Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan (1888), Australian actor George Lazenby (1939), British rock legend Freddie Mercury (1946), and Afghan politician Abdullah Abdullah (1960). These individuals have contributed in fields like fine arts, academic philosophy, cinema, and music.

Total Born
17
Countries
16
Top Century
20th· 10
Top Field
diplomat
2 individuals

Headline Figures

scientist
Susumu Tonegawa

Susumu Tonegawa

1939 – Present

Nobel laureate: Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine (1987)

architectural draftsperson
Caspar David Friedrich

Caspar David Friedrich

1774 – 1840

German Romantic painter famous for his contemplative landscapes featuring solitary figures against sublime natural backdrops. His iconic works include 'Wanderer above the Sea of Fog' and 'The Sea of Ice.'

diplomat
Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan

Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan

1888 – 1975

Second President of India (1962-1967) and distinguished philosopher who served as Vice President under Nehru and was a prominent educator at Oxford University.

Birth Distribution by Century

20th (10)
18th (3)
12th C.20th C.

20th Century

10
Susumu Tonegawa
Susumu Tonegawa
scientist
Nobel laureate: Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine (1987)
George Lazenby
George Lazenby
actorfilm actor
Actor who portrayed James Bond in the 1969 film 'On Her Majesty's Secret Service', serving as the iconic spy for only one official film.
Felipe Caicedo
Felipe Caicedo
association football player
Striker who scored over 30 goals for Ecuador's national team and played for numerous European clubs including Manchester City and Lazio.
Abdullah Abdullah
Abdullah Abdullah
diplomatophthalmologist
Afghan ophthalmologist and politician who served as Chief Executive Officer of Afghanistan from 2014 to 2020 and was a prominent opposition leader.
Francis Ngannou
Francis Ngannou
mixed martial arts fighter
Cameroonian heavyweight mixed martial artist and former UFC Heavyweight Champion known for his knockout power.
Freddie Mercury
Freddie Mercury
graphic designerguitarist
British singer and songwriter who served as the lead vocalist of the rock band Queen and is considered one of the greatest performers in rock history. He wrote hits including "Bohemian Rhapsody" and "We Are the Champions" before dying of AIDS-related complications in 1991.
Timur Kapadze
Timur Kapadze
association football coachassociation football player
Former midfielder who earned over 80 caps for Uzbekistan and later managed several clubs including the national team.
Mishary Rashid Al-Afasy
Mishary Rashid Al-Afasy
imamqāriʾ
Renowned Quranic reciter and imam who serves at Kuwait's Grand Mosque and has gained international recognition for his melodious recitations. His recordings and live performances have made him one of the most popular contemporary reciters in the Islamic world.
Rose McGowan
Rose McGowan
activistdirector
American actress, director and activist
Marianna Madia
Marianna Madia
politician
Italian politician who served as Minister for Public Administration and Simplification under Prime Minister Matteo Renzi from 2014 to 2016.

19th Century

2
Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan
Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan
diplomathistorian
Second President of India (1962-1967) and distinguished philosopher who served as Vice President under Nehru and was a prominent educator at Oxford University.
Hans Hein Theodor Nysom
Hans Hein Theodor Nysom
civil servantengineer
Norwegian politician (1845-1903)

18th Century

3
Caspar David Friedrich
Caspar David Friedrich
architectural draftspersondraftsperson
German Romantic painter famous for his contemplative landscapes featuring solitary figures against sublime natural backdrops. His iconic works include 'Wanderer above the Sea of Fog' and 'The Sea of Ice.'
François Sulpice Beudant
François Sulpice Beudant
chemistgeologist
Systematic mineralogist, University of Paris, Paris, France (1787-1850)
Johann Rudolf Füssli
Johann Rudolf Füssli
art historianauthor
Swiss art historian and painter (1709-1793)

17th Century

1
Jean-Baptiste Labat
Jean-Baptiste Labat
colonizerengineer
French botanist (1663-1738)

12th Century

1
Naratheinkha
Naratheinkha
monarch
King of Burma

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the most famous person born on September 5?
Freddie Mercury, the lead singer of Queen, is widely considered the most famous person born on September 5, 1946. His powerful voice and theatrical performances made him one of rock music's greatest icons.
Are there any politicians born on September 5?
Yes, several politicians were born on September 5, including Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, India's second President from 1962 to 1967. Abdullah Abdullah, an Afghan politician and former presidential candidate, was also born on this date in 1960.
Which famous artist was born on September 5?
Caspar David Friedrich, the German Romantic painter known for his atmospheric landscapes, was born on September 5, 1774. He is best known for works like 'Wanderer above the Sea of Fog' and helped define the Romantic movement in art.