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May 12th
389 famous people born on this day
May 12th is the birthday of 389 celebrities and historically significant people in the Pantheon database. The most famous include Florence Nightingale, Theodoric the Great, Augustus II the Strong, Gustav I of Sweden, and Katharine Hepburn. The most common occupations for people born on this day are Soccer Player (77), Athlete (47), and Actor (44).
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Famous People Born on May 12th
Discover the remarkable individuals who share May 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 Florence Nightingale, Theodoric the Great, and Augustus II the Strong. Of the 389 famous people born on this date, 244 are still living today.
Florence Nightingale
Physician
Born May 12, 1820
HPI: 83.23
Theodoric the Great
Politician
Born May 12, 0454
HPI: 81.06
Augustus II the Strong
Politician
Born May 12, 1670
HPI: 78.78
Gustav I of Sweden
Social Activist
Born May 12, 1496
HPI: 78.75
Katharine Hepburn
Actor
Born May 12, 1907
HPI: 78.63
Gabriel Fauré
Composer
Born May 12, 1845
HPI: 78.20
Jules Massenet
Composer
Born May 12, 1842
HPI: 76.83
Justus von Liebig
Chemist
Born May 12, 1803
HPI: 75.92
Athanasius Kircher
Philosopher
Born May 12, 1602
HPI: 75.44
Jiddu Krishnamurti
Philosopher
Born May 12, 1895
HPI: 75.31
Dorothy Hodgkin
Chemist
Born May 12, 1910
HPI: 75.09
William Giauque
Chemist
Born May 12, 1895
HPI: 74.94
Joseph Beuys
Artist
Born May 12, 1921
HPI: 73.86
Dante Gabriel Rossetti
Writer
Born May 12, 1828
HPI: 72.74
Ali ibn al-Athir
Historian
Born May 12, 1160
HPI: 72.68
Cosimo II de' Medici, Grand Duke of Tuscany
Nobleman
Born May 12, 1590
HPI: 72.39
Alan Ball Jr.
Soccer Player
Born May 12, 1945
HPI: 72.19
Otto Frank
Businessperson
Born May 12, 1889
HPI: 71.85
Kurt Student
Military Personnel
Born May 12, 1890
HPI: 71.05
John Russell Hind
Astronomer
Born May 12, 1823
HPI: 69.77
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