1. Henry The Navigator (1394)

Explorer

Henry The Navigator is a famous Explorer, who was born on March 4, 1394 in Portugal. Portuguese explorer who was credited with beginning the Age of Exploration. According to Astrologers,...

2. Marco André (1999)

Instagram Star

Marco André is a famous Instagram Star, who was born on June 30, 1999 in Portugal. Instagram star who has used the platform to post selfies, photos of his day...

3. Diogo Dalot (1999)

Soccer Player

Full-back who was signed to a five years contract with Manchester United in June 2018. 

4. April Ivy (1999)

Pop Singer

Electro-pop singer and songwriter notable for her debut 2016 singles "Be OK" and "Shut Up." She would sign a contract with Universal Music France.

5. David Carreira (1991)

Singer

Portuguese singer whose debut album, N.1 reached number one on the Portuguese charts. He's also popular for successful singles such as "Obrigado la famille" and "Boom."

6. Sebastiao Jose Carvalho (1699)

Politician

Sebastiao Jose Carvalho is a famous Politician, who was born on May 13, 1699 in Portugal. Famous Portuguese Secretary of the State known for his effective leadership in the wake...

7. Joaquim Machado de Castro (1731)

Sculptor

Joaquim Machado de Castro is a famous Sculptor, who was born on June 19, 1731 in Portugal. Portuguese sculptor who was one of the foremost sculptors of the country and...

8. Nuno Merino (1980)

Gymnast

Professional trampoline gymnast who has competed in the Summer Olympics in 2004 in Athens. He has also competed in nine Trampoline World Championships. In 2016 he became the head coach...

9. Luisa Todi (1753)

Opera Singer

Prominent mezzo-soprano opera singer who performed at the prestigious Concerts Spirituels in Paris.

10. Isabel Figueira (1980)

Actress

Notable for her roles in the Portuguese television shows Os Nossos Dias, Maternidade, and Um Lugar Para Viver, she is also well known for her work as a television host...

11. Leonor Poeiras (1980)

TV Show Host

Portuguese television host and presenter who is known for her work hosting Masterchef Portugal, We Have Business!, and as a news reporter for NOS Primavera Sound through the TVI network....

12. Robert Southey (1774)

British Poet

English Romantic poet, author, and thirty-year United Kingdom Poet Laureate. His literary works include Joan of Arc: An Epic Poem, Thalaba the Destroyer, and The Curse of Kehama.

13. Rui Sinel de Cordes (1980)

Comedian

Rui Sinel de Cordes is a famous Comedian, who was born on February 13, 1980 in Portugal. Portuguese stand-up comedian and television personality who has won acclaim for stand-up specials...

14. Núria Madruga (1980)

Portuguese Actor

Actress and model who is known for starring in a range of different soap operas. She is known for starring as Felipa Lancastre in the 2017 series A Impostora as...

15. João Catarré (1980)

Tv Actor

Portuguese actor who has appeared on TV shows such as Belmonte and Remédio Santo. He played the part of Bernardo in the TV series Feitiço De Amor. 

16. Almeida Garrett (1799)

Portuguese Writer And Politician

Poet, playwright, and novelist whose work exemplifies the early Romantic literary movement in Portugal. His best-known works include Camoes and Viagens na Minha Terra.

17. Leonor Seixas (1980)

Actress

Portuguese actress who is best known for her roles in both film and television. She starred as Adelaide in the 2007 series Forbidden Passions and as Diana Prates in the...

18. Camilo Castelo Branco (1825)

Novelist

Camilo Castelo Branco is a famous Novelist, who was born on March 16, 1825 in Portugal. Prolific Portuguese writer whose more than 260 works combine Romanticism with sarcasm and dark...

19. José Rodrigues (1828)

Portuguese Painter

Realist painter who received a gold medal from Queen Dona Maria II at the triennial exhibition in 1849. He was fascinated by painting customs, but he struggled to separate realism...

20. Sousa Martins (1843)

Doctor

Doctor whose work for the poor resulted in a cult-like following after his death.

21. Roberto Ivens (1850)

Portuguese Explorer

Portuguese explorer who mapped out Africa's interior. He spent a lot of time in both Mozambique and Angola, studying the countries' land and people.

22. Antonio Jose Enes (1848)

Politician

Antonio Jose Enes is a famous Politician, who was born on August 15, 1848 in Portugal. Political journalist and dramatist known for his realist style. He also served as the...

23. Alfredo Keil (1850)

Portuguese Artist And Composer

Composed the Portuguese national anthem, "A Portuguesa," in 1891, although it was not adopted until four years after his death. The lyrics were penned by poet and playwright Henrique Lopes...

24. Guerra Junqueiro (1850)

Portuguese Lawyer And Writer

Portuguese politician and poet whose satirical works were influential in the period leading up to the Portuguese Revolution. His publications include Os Simples, Contos para a Infancia, and O Melro.

25. Columbano Bordalo Pinheiro (1857)

Painter

Columbano Bordalo Pinheiro is a famous Painter, who was born on November 21, 1857 in Portugal. Heralded as the greatest 19th-century Portuguese painter, this prolific realist painter was known for...

26. Liliana Santos (1980)

Portuguese Actor

Portuguese actress and model who has become known for her roles in Espírito Indomável, Louco Amor, and Bem-Vindos a Beirais, amongst others.

27. Jose Vianna da Motta (1868)

Pianist

Jose Vianna da Motta is a famous Pianist, who was born on April 22, 1868 in Portugal. Concert pianist and composer who toured Portugal and Europe in the first half...

28. Óscar Carmona (1869)

President Of Portugal

The 11th President of Portugal from 1926 to 1951 who was formerly Portugal's Minister of War in 1923.

29. Afonso Costa (1871)

Politician

Afonso Costa is a famous Politician, who was born on March 6, 1871 in Portugal. Portuguese republican politician who served as the 59th, 64th, and 66th Prime Minister of Portugal....

30. Sidónio Pais (1872)

Portuguese President

Politician who served as the 67th Prime Minister of Portugal from December 1917 to December 1918 and as the 4th President of Portugal from April 1918 to December 1918. He...

31. Diogo Morgado (1980)

Portuguese Actor

Portuguese TV actor who is best known for playing the role of Joao Ribeiro for more than 300 episodes on the series Lacos de Sangue.

32. Guilhermina Suggia (1885)

Portuguese Musician

Internationally celebrated cellist who performed solo and with orchestras throughout Europe.

33. Fernando Pessoa (1888)

Portuguese Poet And Writer

Portuguese modernist poet, author, translator and literary critic who wrote under many pseudonyms. His noteworthy works include Message and The Book of Disquiet.

34. Manuel II of Portugal (1889)

King

Manuel II of Portugal is a famous King, who was born on November 15, 1889 in Portugal. The final King of Portugal who came to power in 1908 after the...

35. Américo Tomás (1894)

President Of Portugal

Admiral and career politician who was the 13th President of Portugal from 1958 to 1974, when he was deposed by the Carnation Revolution. He lived in exile in Brazil for...

36. Vitorino Nemésio (1901)

Portuguese Writer

Portuguese poet and author who published the popular romance novel, Mau Tempo No Canal, in 1944. His other works include the poetry collection Canto Matinal and the novel Varanda de...

37. Cristiano Ronaldo (1985)

Portuguese Footballer

One of the top soccer players in the world, he rose to fame as a forward for Real Madrid after being acquired from Manchester United for a $131.6 million transfer fee in 2009. He...

38. Marcelo Caetano (1906)

Portuguese Politician

Portuguese politician and scholar who was the last Prime Minister of the Estado Novo regime from 1968 until its overthrow by the 1974 Carnation Revolution. He wrote numerous books during...

39. Miguel Torga (1907)

Portuguese Writer

Prominent Portuguese fiction writer, poet, and playwright of the Twentieth Century who was nominated several times for the Nobel Prize for Literature. His most famous works include Contos da Montanha,...

40. Manoel de Oliveira (1908)

Director

Manoel de Oliveira is a famous Director, who was born on December 11, 1908 in Portugal. Prolific director and recipient of two Career Golden Lions from the Venice Film Festival...

41. Soeiro Pereira Gomes (1909)

Novelist

Soeiro Pereira Gomes is a famous Novelist, who was born on April 14, 1909 in Portugal. Portuguese neo-realist writer whose novels reveal social inequalities and criticize social structures. His best-known...

42. Sandro Raniere (1989)

Brazilian Footballer

Defensive midfielder also known simply as Sandro, became a member of the Brazilian national team in 2009; joined Tottenham Hotspur in 2010.

43. Fabio Ferreira (1989)

Soccer Player

Winger who played for Chelsea in 2008-2009. He was a member of Esmoriz in 2009 and later signing with Adelaide United in 2012.

44. Alves Redol (1911)

Portuguese Writer

Prominent Portuguese neorealist author and journalist whose best-known novels include Gaibeus, Mares, and Fanga. He is perhaps most famous for his 1962 work, Barranco de Cegos.

45. Tiago Teotonio Pereira (1989)

Tv Actor

TV actor who appeared in Messias Pimenta in 2014, Ricardo Tavares Resende in 2016, and Luís Vaz in 2017. He has over 250,000 followers on his tiago_tp Instagram account.

46. Álvaro Cunhal (1913)

Portuguese Politician

Pro-Soviet secretary general of the Portuguese Communist Party from 1961 to 1992. He notably supported the Soviet intervention in Czechoslovakia in 1968 which other western Europe communist leaders did not.

47. Mafalda de Castro (1989)

Voice Actress

Portuguese voice actress who rose to fame for providing the official European Portuguese dub-over for actress Emma Watson's portrayal of Hermione Granger throughout the Harry Potter film franchise. 

48. Francisco Maria Pereira (1989)

Rock Singer

Francisco Maria Pereira is a famous Rock Singer, who was born on March 19, 1989 in Portugal. Portuguese singer-songwriter and member of the platinum-selling group D.A.M.A. They are best known...

49. Isaura Santos (1989)

Pop Singer

Singer and songwriter who has won fans in the Portuguese-speaking world with tracks like "I Need Ya" and "Busy Tone." She first became known to the general public in 2010,...

50. António Champalimaud (1918)

Entrepreneur

Industrialist who was named the wealthiest man in Portugal in 2004.