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February 17th
365 famous people born on this day
February 17th is the birthday of 365 celebrities and historically significant people in the Pantheon database. The most famous include Wu Zetian, Arcangelo Corelli, Otto Stern, Jusepe de Ribera, and Michael Jordan. The most common occupations for people born on this day are Soccer Player (60), Actor (57), and Athlete (32).
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Famous People Born on February 17th
Discover the remarkable individuals who share February 17th 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 Wu Zetian, Arcangelo Corelli, and Otto Stern. Of the 365 famous people born on this date, 213 are still living today.
Wu Zetian
Politician
Born February 17, 0624
HPI: 81.68
Arcangelo Corelli
Musician
Born February 17, 1653
HPI: 78.49
Otto Stern
Physicist
Born February 17, 1888
HPI: 78.32
Jusepe de Ribera
Artist
Born February 17, 1591
HPI: 77.31
Michael Jordan
Basketball Player
Born February 17, 1963
HPI: 74.53
René Laennec
Physician
Born February 17, 1781
HPI: 73.53
Francis, Duke of Guise
Politician
Born February 17, 1519
HPI: 73.43
Alejandro Jodorowsky
Writer
Born February 17, 1929
HPI: 73.28
Mo Yan
Writer
Born February 17, 1955
HPI: 73.16
Karl Ernst von Baer
Biologist
Born February 17, 1792
HPI: 73.12
George, Duke of Brunswick-Calenberg
Nobleman
Born February 17, 1582
HPI: 72.50
Charles III, Duke of Bourbon
Politician
Born February 17, 1490
HPI: 70.89
Princess Helena of Waldeck and Pyrmont
Companion
Born February 17, 1861
HPI: 70.82
Henri Vieuxtemps
Composer
Born February 17, 1820
HPI: 70.77
Horace Bénédict de Saussure
Mountaineer
Born February 17, 1740
HPI: 70.44
Lola Montez
Actor
Born February 17, 1821
HPI: 70.44
Hans Morgenthau
Political Scientist
Born February 17, 1904
HPI: 70.41
Otto Liman von Sanders
Military Personnel
Born February 17, 1855
HPI: 70.27
Arthur Kennedy
Actor
Born February 17, 1914
HPI: 69.69
Ronald Fisher
Statistician
Born February 17, 1890
HPI: 69.05
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See how the famous people born on February 17th are distributed across different fields and occupations. Click on any person to learn more about their life and achievements.
