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August 23rd
342 famous people born on this day
August 23rd is the birthday of 342 celebrities and historically significant people in the Pantheon database. The most famous include Louis XVI of France, Charles Martel, Edgar de Wahl, Giuseppe Meazza, and Georges Cuvier. The most common occupations for people born on this day are Soccer Player (64), Politician (45), and Actor (41).
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Famous People Born on August 23rd
Discover the remarkable individuals who share August 23rd 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 Louis XVI of France, Charles Martel, and Edgar de Wahl. Of the 342 famous people born on this date, 214 are still living today.
Louis XVI of France
Politician
Born August 23, 1754
HPI: 90.50
Charles Martel
Military Personnel
Born August 23, 0688
HPI: 82.26
Edgar de Wahl
Linguist
Born August 23, 1867
HPI: 81.92
Giuseppe Meazza
Soccer Player
Born August 23, 1910
HPI: 79.61
Georges Cuvier
Biologist
Born August 23, 1769
HPI: 77.69
Ivan VI of Russia
Politician
Born August 23, 1740
HPI: 74.65
Eleftherios Venizelos
Politician
Born August 23, 1864
HPI: 73.83
Gene Kelly
Actor
Born August 23, 1912
HPI: 73.81
Akhmad Kadyrov
Politician
Born August 23, 1951
HPI: 71.59
Robert Curl
Chemist
Born August 23, 1933
HPI: 70.71
Richard II, Duke of Normandy
Politician
Born August 23, 0963
HPI: 70.69
Jean-François de Galaup, comte de Lapérouse
Explorer
Born August 23, 1741
HPI: 70.43
Thomas A. Steitz
Chemist
Born August 23, 1940
HPI: 70.39
Houari Boumédiène
Politician
Born August 23, 1932
HPI: 70.23
Marie Henriette of Austria
Companion
Born August 23, 1836
HPI: 69.97
Hamilton O. Smith
Biologist
Born August 23, 1931
HPI: 69.52
Kenneth Arrow
Economist
Born August 23, 1921
HPI: 69.47
Clifford Geertz
Anthropologist
Born August 23, 1926
HPI: 69.27
Osborne Reynolds
Physicist
Born August 23, 1842
HPI: 69.26
Henry Every
Pirate
Born August 23, 1659
HPI: 69.25
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See how the famous people born on August 23rd are distributed across different fields and occupations. Click on any person to learn more about their life and achievements.
