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May 1st
384 famous people born on this day
May 1st is the birthday of 384 celebrities and historically significant people in the Pantheon database. The most famous include Rudolf I of Germany, Joseph Heller, Magnus VI of Norway, Nikolai Yezhov, and Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington. The most common occupations for people born on this day are Soccer Player (77), Athlete (50), and Actor (47).
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Famous People Born on May 1st
Discover the remarkable individuals who share May 1st 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 Rudolf I of Germany, Joseph Heller, and Magnus VI of Norway. Of the 384 famous people born on this date, 237 are still living today.
Rudolf I of Germany
Politician
Born May 1, 1218
HPI: 80.07
Joseph Heller
Writer
Born May 1, 1923
HPI: 76.72
Magnus VI of Norway
Politician
Born May 1, 1238
HPI: 75.58
Nikolai Yezhov
Politician
Born May 1, 1895
HPI: 75.17
Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington
Politician
Born May 1, 1769
HPI: 74.95
Prince Frederick Charles of Hesse
Politician
Born May 1, 1868
HPI: 74.05
Pierre Teilhard de Chardin
Philosopher
Born May 1, 1881
HPI: 73.85
Santiago Ramón y Cajal
Biologist
Born May 1, 1852
HPI: 73.74
Johann Jakob Balmer
Physicist
Born May 1, 1825
HPI: 73.48
Theo van Gogh
Painter
Born May 1, 1857
HPI: 72.99
Frederick the Fair
Politician
Born May 1, 1289
HPI: 71.42
Gabriele Amorth
Writer
Born May 1, 1925
HPI: 71.25
Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck
Composer
Born May 1, 1562
HPI: 71.04
Rinchinbal Khan
Politician
Born May 1, 1326
HPI: 70.28
John Woo
Film Director
Born May 1, 1946
HPI: 70.23
Karel van Mander
Painter
Born May 1, 1548
HPI: 69.47
Charley Patton
Musician
Born May 1, 1891
HPI: 69.47
Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught and Strathearn
Politician
Born May 1, 1850
HPI: 68.80
Peter Lax
Mathematician
Born May 1, 1926
HPI: 68.72
Abu Nidal
Extremist
Born May 1, 1937
HPI: 68.58
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See how the famous people born on May 1st are distributed across different fields and occupations. Click on any person to learn more about their life and achievements.
