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January 12th
371 famous people born on this day
January 12th is the birthday of 371 celebrities and historically significant people in the Pantheon database. The most famous include Hermann Göring, Charles Perrault, Swami Vivekananda, Jack London, and Jeff Bezos. The most common occupations for people born on this day are Soccer Player (77), Politician (40), and Actor (40).
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Famous People Born on January 12th
Discover the remarkable individuals who share January 12th 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 Hermann Göring, Charles Perrault, and Swami Vivekananda. Of the 371 famous people born on this date, 241 are still living today.
Hermann Göring
Politician
Born January 12, 1893
HPI: 84.02
Charles Perrault
Writer
Born January 12, 1628
HPI: 83.14
Swami Vivekananda
Philosopher
Born January 12, 1863
HPI: 82.73
Jack London
Writer
Born January 12, 1876
HPI: 81.73
Jeff Bezos
Businessperson
Born January 12, 1964
HPI: 81.13
Haruki Murakami
Writer
Born January 12, 1949
HPI: 80.40
Johann Heinrich Pestalozzi
Social Activist
Born January 12, 1746
HPI: 80.39
Alfred Rosenberg
Politician
Born January 12, 1893
HPI: 78.24
Emmanuel Levinas
Philosopher
Born January 12, 1906
HPI: 77.38
Ferdinand I of the Two Sicilies
Politician
Born January 12, 1751
HPI: 75.79
Edmund Burke
Politician
Born January 12, 1729
HPI: 75.69
Jan Baptist van Helmont
Chemist
Born January 12, 1580
HPI: 74.70
Abd el-Krim
Politician
Born January 12, 1882
HPI: 74.67
Joe Frazier
Boxer
Born January 12, 1944
HPI: 73.53
Paul Hermann Müller
Chemist
Born January 12, 1899
HPI: 73.40
Joseph Joffre
Military Personnel
Born January 12, 1852
HPI: 73.35
Ferdinand II of the Two Sicilies
Politician
Born January 12, 1810
HPI: 73.22
Michel Mayor
Astronomer
Born January 12, 1942
HPI: 72.00
Charles Emmanuel I, Duke of Savoy
Politician
Born January 12, 1562
HPI: 71.82
Étienne Lenoir
Inventor
Born January 12, 1822
HPI: 71.18
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