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December 20th
301 famous people born on this day
December 20th is the birthday of 301 celebrities and historically significant people in the Pantheon database. The most famous include John III of Sweden, Kim Young-sam, Jaroslav Heyrovský, Pieter de Hooch, and Gigliola Cinquetti. The most common occupations for people born on this day are Soccer Player (57), Politician (37), and Actor (37).
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Famous People Born on December 20th
Discover the remarkable individuals who share December 20th 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 John III of Sweden, Kim Young-sam, and Jaroslav Heyrovský. Of the 301 famous people born on this date, 200 are still living today.
John III of Sweden
Politician
Born December 20, 1537
HPI: 76.11
Kim Young-sam
Politician
Born December 20, 1927
HPI: 75.34
Jaroslav Heyrovský
Chemist
Born December 20, 1890
HPI: 72.28
Pieter de Hooch
Painter
Born December 20, 1629
HPI: 72.19
Gigliola Cinquetti
Singer
Born December 20, 1947
HPI: 71.26
Abbas II of Persia
Politician
Born December 20, 1633
HPI: 70.72
Abdulrazak Gurnah
Writer
Born December 20, 1948
HPI: 70.58
Rik Van Looy
Cyclist
Born December 20, 1933
HPI: 69.87
Uri Geller
Magician
Born December 20, 1946
HPI: 69.45
Walter Sydney Adams
Astronomer
Born December 20, 1876
HPI: 68.49
Prince George, Duke of Kent
Politician
Born December 20, 1902
HPI: 68.24
Kim Ki-duk
Film Director
Born December 20, 1960
HPI: 68.21
Aziz Nesin
Writer
Born December 20, 1915
HPI: 68.18
Kylian Mbappé
Soccer Player
Born December 20, 1998
HPI: 68.06
Binali Yıldırım
Politician
Born December 20, 1955
HPI: 67.98
Ferdinand Buisson
Politician
Born December 20, 1841
HPI: 67.96
Jean-Claude Trichet
Economist
Born December 20, 1942
HPI: 67.81
Nicușor Dan
Mathematician
Born December 20, 1969
HPI: 67.75
Alan Parsons
Musician
Born December 20, 1948
HPI: 67.31
Catherine of Bosnia
Politician
Born December 20, 1425
HPI: 67.07
Birthdays by Occupation
See how the famous people born on December 20th are distributed across different fields and occupations. Click on any person to learn more about their life and achievements.
