1. Louis I (1326)

King

King of Hungary and Croatia from 1342 to 1382 who was the head of the senior branch of the Angevin dynasty and one of the most prolific monarch of the...

2. Barbara Krisztina Opitz (1999)

Pop Singer

Barbara Krisztina Opitz is a famous Pop Singer, who was born on November 30, 1999 in Hungary. Pop singer who catapulted to stardom after winning the sixth season of the...

3. Bish Bharbie (1999)

YouTube Star

Popular on both YouTube and Instagram, she is a creator who has posted beauty and fashion videos as well as comedy and vlog content.

4. Elizabeth Bathory (1560)

Criminal

Hungarian countess who used her family's position to escape criminal charges and punishment after supposedly becoming the most prolific female serial killer in history. Her depraved actions garnered her the...

5. Janos Batsanyi (1763)

Poet

Hungarian poet who is remembered for a 1785 patriotic poem entitled "The Valour of the Magyars." He also edited a political publication known as the Magyar Museum.

6. Evelin Gaspar (1994)

Instagram Star

Instagram star known for sharing her weight loss journey and healthy lifestyle on social media. She has earned over 180,000 followers on Instagram. 

7. Bernadett Matassa (1980)

Bodybuilder

IFBB pro figure, fitness and bikini champion who founded BodySculpting Fitness Center. She also works as a personal trainer. She won the 2010 NPC Fort Lauderdale Fitness, Figure & Bikini...

8. Sandor Korosi Csoma (1784)

Explorer

Sandor Korosi Csoma is a famous Explorer, who was born on March 7, 1784 in Hungary. Explorer who published the first Tibetan-English dictionary. According to Astrologers, Sandor Korosi Csoma's zodiac...

9. Laszlo Fogarasi Jr. (1970)

Composer

Composer, visual artist, and electronic musician who performs under the name YONDERBOI.

10. Nikanor Grujic (1810)

Religious Author

A Nineteenth-century author and religious figure, he is known for such literary works as The Epic of Saint Sabbas and Objections of Nikanor Grujic. He published an autobiography in 1907.

11. Janos Arany (1817)

Poet

Nineteenth-century Hungarian writer who is best known for his Toldi Trilogy and for his numerous ballads. His most famous ballad poem, published in 1863, is entitled "The Bards of Wales."

12. Sandor Petofi (1823)

Poet

Hungarian writer who was considered Hungary's national poet and an important figure during the Hungarian Revolution of 1848.

13. Miklos Izso (1831)

Sculptor

Hungarian sculptor whose sculptural style combined elements of classicism and academic style. He sculpted "Shepherd Playing the Flute."

14. Louis Thern (1848)

Pianist

Formed a duo with his equally talented brother Willi in 1866. The two were known for their mastery of Bach, Mozart, and Beethoven.

15. Anton Seidl (1850)

Composer

Anton Seidl is a famous Composer, who was born on May 7, 1850 in Hungary. Hungarian conductor who led prestigious orchestras in Berlin, New York City, and London. He served...

16. Gyula Donath (1850)

Sculptor

Hungarian sculptor who worked in classicism and Art Nouveau styles. He created the public monuments the Millennium of Hungary and the Imperial Jubilee.

17. Josip Vancas (1970)

Architect

Designed the neo-gothic Sarajevo Cathedral, Budapest's Millennial Exhibition, the First Croatian savings bank of Zagreb's palace, Osijek's Normann palace, and Ljubljana's Hotel Union.

18. Aurel Stein (1970)

Explorer

Hungarian archaeologist who uncovered the Silk Road in three expeditions.

19. Slavoljub Eduard Penkala (1871)

Engineer

Slavoljub Eduard Penkala is a famous Engineer, who was born on April 20, 1871 in Hungary. Engineer and inventor who became famous for further developing the mechanical pencil and created...

20. Janos Horvay (1970)

Sculptor

Hungarian sculptor who earned his reputation with his statues depicting Lajos Kossuth, the leader of the Hungarian Uprising.

21. Rudolf Vonlaban (1970)

Dancer

Hungarian dance artist and instructor who developed several important theories and techniques including Laban Movement Analysis and Labanotation, and who is credited with developing modern dance in Europe. He also...

22. Georg Johannes Vontrapp (1880)

War Hero

Georg Johannes Vontrapp is a famous War Hero, who was born on April 4, 1880 in Hungary. Austro-Hungarian war hero who was a Navy officer during World War I and...

23. Theodore Von Karman (1881)

Engineer

Theodore Von Karman is a famous Engineer, who was born on May 11, 1881 in Hungary. Hungarian-American pioneer in 20th century aerodynamics who worked mostly on supersonic and hypersonic airflow....

24. George De Hevesy (1885)

Chemist

George De Hevesy is a famous Chemist, who was born on August 1, 1885 in Hungary. A Hungarian radiochemist and Nobel laureate who used radioactive tracers to study the metabolism...

25. Julio Baghy Poet (1970)

Poet

A Hungarian poet and author of the Esperanto movement, he is also known for his work as an actor. His most famous literary works include Victims and On Bloody Soil.

26. Ilona Kabos (1893)

Pianist

Remembered for her educational impact. She trained many future famous pianists, including Alan Weiss and David Oei.

27. Laszlo Moholy-Nagy (1895)

Painter

Painter and photographer associated with constructivism and known for integrating technology into the arts. He developed the photogram process.

28. Erno Balogh (1897)

Pianist

Multi-faceted musician who was a respected soloist and accompanist, playing with prominent musicians like Grace Moore and Fritz Kreisler.

29. Szepiz (1996)

YouTube Star

YouTube star who is famous for his Szepiz channel. He has earned massive popularity there for his gaming playthroughs, Let's Plays, and montages for a litany of titles, including Rainbox Six...

30. Erno Goldfinger (1970)

Architect

Modernist architect known for designing tower blocks or residential high-rises. He constructed the British Communist Party headquarters and the Daily Worker newspaper offices following World War II.

31. Marcel Breuer (1902)

Architect

Remembered for his modernist works of architecture, he is famous for designing The Whitney Museum of American Art, The Robinson House and the Paris headquarters of the United Nations Educational,...

32. John von Neumann (1903)

Mathematician

John von Neumann is a famous Mathematician, who was born on December 28, 1903 in Hungary. Mathematician and polymath specialist. He contributed to such fields as physics, computer science, economics,...

33. Ervin Nyiregyhazi (1903)

Pianist

Prominent concert musician in the 1920s who became known for his unique musicality, technique, and erratic behavior.

34. Victor Vasarely (1906)

Painter

Hungarian artist who was known as the grandfather of the short-lived op art movement in the 1930s.

35. Peter Carl Goldmark (1906)

Engineer

Peter Carl Goldmark is a famous Engineer, who was born on December 2, 1906 in Hungary. Engineer and Columbia Records employee who developed the initial long-playing disc (LP) design. While...

36. Katalin Karady (1910)

Movie Actress

Notable for her performances in close to two dozen Hungarian films of the 1930s and 1940s, she is even more well remembered for her role in rescuing Hungarian Jews from...

37. Anita Herbert (1989)

Instagram Star

Hungarian fitness model, bikini competitor, and bodybuilder who went viral on social media. She's best known on Instagram for her healthy lifestyle and toned physique with over 2.7 million followers...

38. Tibor Sekeji (1912)

Explorer

Explorer of the world's most inhospitable regions who wrote many influential and popular works.

39. Vivien Alexy (1989)

YouTube Star

YouTube star from Hungary who is known for posting beauty, fashion and vlog videos. Her channel has earned over 90,000 subscribers and 17 million views to-date. 

40. Barbie Miklos (1989)

Instagram Star

Makeup artist and fitness model who is known for sharing a range of both types of content through her Instagram for her over 100,000 followers. Often working out in London, she...

41. Diana Sirokai (1996)

Model

Plus size model who rose to fame after recreating several sultry photoshoots of fellow models Kim Kardashian and Gigi Hadid. She has gone on to garner more than 1.2 million followers...

42. Cornel Wilde (1915)

Movie Actor

Hungarian-American actor and film director who qualified for the U.S. fencing team for the 1936 Olympics, but decided later to focus on acting. His films include At Sword's Point and...

43. Zozo Kempf (1996)

YouTube Star

BMX rider who has emerged victorious at events like the 2013 BMX Worlds and 2014 Hungarian Ride.hu Championship. He is known online for his popular YouTube channel, where he vlogs...

44. Tamas Kenderesi (1970)

Swimmer

Swimmer specializing in the butterfly who won bronze in the 200 meter butterfly representing Hungary at the 2016 Summer Olympics. He had previously won gold in the same event at the...

45. Gene Mako (1970)

Tennis Player

Winner of four Grand Slam doubles titles in the 1930's, and a member of the International Tennis Hall of Fame.

46. Laszlo Szabo (1970)

Chess Player

Hungarian chess Grandmaster who won his first of many Hungarian Championships when he was only 18 years old.

47. Cintia Horvath (1996)

Instagram Star

Hungarian beauty most well known for her Instagram account where her stunning selfies have earned her more than 90,000 dedicated followers.

48. Doric Biro (1996)

Instagram Star

Hungarian Instagram star who posts photos documenting her life and adventures.

49. Sofia Castiglioni (1996)

Instagram Star

Instagram star who uses the platform to show off her travels and day to day life. She has over 20,000 followers on her soficastiglioni Instagram account. 

50. Georges Cziffra (1970)

Pianist

Virtuoso musician best remembered for his recordings of Liszt, Chopin, and Schumann. He was one of the 20th century's greatest piano technicians.