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August 21st
320 famous people born on this day
August 21st is the birthday of 320 celebrities and historically significant people in the Pantheon database. The most famous include William IV of the United Kingdom, Rudolf, Crown Prince of Austria, Philip II of France, Princess Margaret, Countess of Snowdon, and Augustin-Louis Cauchy. The most common occupations for people born on this day are Soccer Player (67), Actor (42), and Politician (35).
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Famous People Born on August 21st
Discover the remarkable individuals who share August 21st as their birthday. From world leaders and groundbreaking scientists to beloved entertainers and legendary athletes, this day has seen the birth of many influential figures throughout history. Some of the most notable include William IV of the United Kingdom, Rudolf, Crown Prince of Austria, and Philip II of France. Of the 320 famous people born on this date, 200 are still living today.
William IV of the United Kingdom
Politician
Born August 21, 1765
HPI: 86.91
Rudolf, Crown Prince of Austria
Nobleman
Born August 21, 1858
HPI: 82.72
Philip II of France
Politician
Born August 21, 1165
HPI: 80.85
Princess Margaret, Countess of Snowdon
Nobleman
Born August 21, 1930
HPI: 78.94
Augustin-Louis Cauchy
Mathematician
Born August 21, 1789
HPI: 78.11
Mary Simon
Politician
Born August 21, 1947
HPI: 76.61
Mohammed VI of Morocco
Politician
Born August 21, 1963
HPI: 74.29
Stephen Hillenburg
Film Director
Born August 21, 1961
HPI: 73.55
Jules Michelet
Writer
Born August 21, 1798
HPI: 72.39
Glenn Hughes
Singer
Born August 21, 1951
HPI: 71.94
Wilt Chamberlain
Basketball Player
Born August 21, 1936
HPI: 71.64
Leonid Hurwicz
Economist
Born August 21, 1917
HPI: 71.38
Afonso VI of Portugal
Politician
Born August 21, 1643
HPI: 71.16
Emilio Salgari
Writer
Born August 21, 1862
HPI: 70.25
Giuseppe Guarneri
Politician
Born August 21, 1698
HPI: 70.20
Jean-Baptiste Greuze
Painter
Born August 21, 1725
HPI: 70.16
Aubrey Beardsley
Writer
Born August 21, 1872
HPI: 69.84
John L. Hall
Physicist
Born August 21, 1934
HPI: 69.65
Kenny Rogers
Singer
Born August 21, 1938
HPI: 69.34
Robert Lewandowski
Soccer Player
Born August 21, 1988
HPI: 69.12
Birthdays by Occupation
See how the famous people born on August 21st are distributed across different fields and occupations. Click on any person to learn more about their life and achievements.
