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August 26th
300 famous people born on this day
August 26th is the birthday of 300 celebrities and historically significant people in the Pantheon database. The most famous include Mother Teresa, Antoine Lavoisier, Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, Guillaume Apollinaire, and Frederick V of the Palatinate. The most common occupations for people born on this day are Soccer Player (51), Actor (35), and Athlete (33).
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Famous People Born on August 26th
Discover the remarkable individuals who share August 26th 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 Mother Teresa, Antoine Lavoisier, and Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha. Of the 300 famous people born on this date, 194 are still living today.
Mother Teresa
Social Activist
Born August 26, 1910
HPI: 92.98
Antoine Lavoisier
Chemist
Born August 26, 1743
HPI: 86.04
Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha
Nobleman
Born August 26, 1819
HPI: 84.15
Guillaume Apollinaire
Writer
Born August 26, 1880
HPI: 79.26
Frederick V of the Palatinate
Politician
Born August 26, 1596
HPI: 76.69
Lee de Forest
Inventor
Born August 26, 1873
HPI: 76.60
Yun Posun
Politician
Born August 26, 1897
HPI: 75.23
Prince Richard, Duke of Gloucester
Politician
Born August 26, 1944
HPI: 75.07
Johann Heinrich Lambert
Mathematician
Born August 26, 1728
HPI: 74.55
James Franck
Physicist
Born August 26, 1882
HPI: 74.48
Julio Cortázar
Writer
Born August 26, 1914
HPI: 74.29
Katherine Johnson
Mathematician
Born August 26, 1918
HPI: 73.76
John Buchan
Politician
Born August 26, 1875
HPI: 72.90
Lidia Poët
Lawyer
Born August 26, 1855
HPI: 72.71
Robert Walpole
Public Worker
Born August 26, 1676
HPI: 71.96
Albert Sabin
Physician
Born August 26, 1906
HPI: 70.81
Prem Tinsulanonda
Politician
Born August 26, 1920
HPI: 69.91
Benedict Anderson
Political Scientist
Born August 26, 1936
HPI: 69.90
Gennady Yanayev
Politician
Born August 26, 1937
HPI: 69.89
Dr. Alban
Musician
Born August 26, 1957
HPI: 68.88
Birthdays by Occupation
See how the famous people born on August 26th are distributed across different fields and occupations. Click on any person to learn more about their life and achievements.
