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February 29th
124 famous people born on this day
February 29th is the birthday of 124 celebrities and historically significant people in the Pantheon database. The most famous include Gioachino Rossini, Pope Paul III, Bartholomew I of Constantinople, Herman Hollerith, and Michèle Morgan. The most common occupations for people born on this day are Soccer Player (22), Actor (12), and Athlete (12).
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Famous People Born on February 29th
Discover the remarkable individuals who share February 29th 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 Gioachino Rossini, Pope Paul III, and Bartholomew I of Constantinople. Of the 124 famous people born on this date, 70 are still living today.
Gioachino Rossini
Composer
Born February 29, 1792
HPI: 83.90
Pope Paul III
Religious Figure
Born February 29, 1468
HPI: 83.04
Bartholomew I of Constantinople
Religious Figure
Born February 29, 1940
HPI: 81.27
Herman Hollerith
Inventor
Born February 29, 1860
HPI: 73.59
Michèle Morgan
Actor
Born February 29, 1920
HPI: 68.51
Lewis A. Swift
Astronomer
Born February 29, 1820
HPI: 68.26
Balthus
Painter
Born February 29, 1908
HPI: 68.24
Albert V, Duke of Bavaria
Politician
Born February 29, 1528
HPI: 68.21
Jack Lousma
Astronaut
Born February 29, 1936
HPI: 67.90
Aileen Wuornos
Extremist
Born February 29, 1956
HPI: 67.20
Vladimir Kryuchkov
Politician
Born February 29, 1924
HPI: 67.00
Leo von Klenze
Architect
Born February 29, 1784
HPI: 66.94
Pedro Sánchez
Politician
Born February 29, 1972
HPI: 66.77
Khaled
Musician
Born February 29, 1960
HPI: 66.39
Seymour Papert
Mathematician
Born February 29, 1928
HPI: 65.55
Taiichi Ohno
Inventor
Born February 29, 1912
HPI: 65.31
Dennis Farina
Actor
Born February 29, 1944
HPI: 63.71
Richard Ramirez
Extremist
Born February 29, 1960
HPI: 63.43
Domenico Tardini
Religious Figure
Born February 29, 1888
HPI: 63.27
Morarji Desai
Politician
Born February 29, 1896
HPI: 63.20
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See how the famous people born on February 29th are distributed across different fields and occupations. Click on any person to learn more about their life and achievements.
