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Charming, responsible and creative, people born on August 1st fall under the zodiac sign Leo. They are ruled by the Sun, as per their astrological profile and also according to their date. Due to this, August 1st born natives reflect a higher intensity of warmth and friendliness than other Leos. Since these people are born leaders, they possess great leadership qualities and are looked upon by others for guidance and help. August 1st individuals are stylish and possess capability to impress others by their mere presence. Usually these people are self-sufficient, but in matters of heart or emotionally, they may fall back upon others and need constant love and support.
An actor primarily known for his roles in the DC Extended Universe films, Jason Momoa is famous for his rugged good looks and raw sex appeal. He is of mixed Hawaiian and European descent. Beginning a career in entertainment in his late teens, he has now become an internationally renowned star. He has multiple tattoos.
Jerry Garcia had an illustrious 30-year career as the lead guitarist and vocalist of the rock band the Grateful Dead. Rolling Stone ranked him 13th on their 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time list. He was known for his improvisations, participated in many side projects, and released several solo albums.
Claudius was made the Roman emperor by the Praetorian Guard after the assassination of Caligula, his nephew and predecessor, and ruled from 41 to 54 A.D. He was slightly limp and deaf since childhood, but his reign was marked by financial stability. He was succeeded by his grand-nephew, tyrant Nero.
Yves Saint Laurent was a French fashion designer who founded his eponymous fashion label in 1961. Widely regarded as one of the 20th century's most popular and influential fashion designers, Saint Laurent is credited with helping women all over the world find confidence by looking both elegant and comfortable at the same time. His life and career inspired many films.
Herman Melville was an American short story writer, novelist, and poet. One of his best-known works, Moby-Dick is widely regarded as one of the great American novels, although it did not garner much attention during his lifetime. Livyatan melvillei, a species of an extinct sperm whale, which was discovered in 2010, was named in his honor.
Maria Montessori was an Italian educator and physician best known for developing the Montessori method of education, a student-friendly method, which is being used in several public and private schools around the world. In 2020, she was nominated by Time magazine as one of their Top 100 Women of the year.
Lawyer Robert Todd Lincoln, son of Abraham Lincoln, served as the U.S. Secretary of War from 1881 to 1885 and as the U.S. minister to the U.K. from 1889 to 1893. He had served in the Civil War, too, and had also been the president of the Pullman Car Company.
Bastian Schweinsteiger is a German former football player. Considered one of the greatest midfielders ever, Schweinsteiger was renowned for his tackling ability. Schweinsteiger represented Germany in three World Cups, playing a major role in his team's victory in the 2014 FIFA World Cup. One of the greatest German footballers of all time, Schweinsteiger is the fourth most-capped player for Germany.
Frontiersman William Clark is remembered for his iconic expedition to the Pacific Northwest along with Meriwether Lewis, in what is known as the Lewis and Clark Expedition. He had also been a US Army soldier and the governor of Missouri Territory. He named his first-born after Lewis.
Actor and film director John Carroll Lynch has been active in the entertainment industry for three decades. After studying theater in college, he began his career with the Guthrie Theater company. He made his film debut soon after and didn’t take long before entering the TV industry. He is the winner of one Los Angeles Film Festival award.
Born to a freed slave, Pertinax joined the Roman army early in life and soon rose to be a commander. He was declared the emperor after Commodus was murdered but was himself killed within three months of his rule. Septimius Severus later organized a state funeral and also deified him.
Sam Mendes is an English filmmaker known for his dark re-inventions of popular stage musicals. The recipient of a Tony Award, Mendes received the Academy Award for his film directorial debut American Beauty. In the 2020 New Years Honours, he was knighted for services to drama. He was also featured on the 100 most powerful people in British culture list.
Serbian footballer Nemanja Matić is best known as a defensive midfielder the Italian club Roma. Starting his senior career with Kolubara, he later had successful stints with clubs such as Chelsea, Benfica, and Manchester United. He has also been named the Serbian Footballer of the Year twice.
Chabeli Iglesias is a Spanish journalist and socialite. Born into the popular Iglesias family, she is the daughter of singer Julio Iglesias and Filipina socialite Isabel Preysler. She has been featured on the covers of numerous gossip and entertainment magazines worldwide. She is married to businessman Christian Fernando Altaba and has two children.
French biologist Jean-Baptiste Lamarck acquired his love for plants while serving as a soldier in the French army. Following an injury, he quit his military career but retained his love for botany. He later taught zoology, studied the classification of invertebrates, and also coined the term biology.
Demián Bichir is a Mexican actor who was once nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actor. The son of two popular acting professionals, he developed an early interest in acting. He attended the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute before beginning his film career. He is also an American Civil Liberties Union Ambassador for Immigration Rights.
Best known for his award-winning performance as Ted Hastings from the BBC series Line of Duty, Adrian Dunbar has also entertained audiences with his roles in Ashes to Ashes and Broken. The Guildhall alumnus has also been nominated for the BAFTA twice and has also directed plays.
Actor Max Carver is best known for his role of Aiden in the MTV teen-horror drama Teen Wolf. His twin brother, Charlie, is also an actor and the two often work together, playing reel-life twins. Max also acts separately from his brother. After gaining initial fame as a TV actor, he made his film debut.
Known as Hindi cinema’s “Tragedy Queen,” Meena Kumari is remembered for her stellar performances in films such as Pakeezah and Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam. The four-time Filmfare-winning actor sank into alcoholism after her separation from her abusive husband, director Kamal Amrohi, and died of liver cirrhosis.
Though the daughter of a tennis coach mother, Katie Boulter had initially focused on playing the piano before she deviated to tennis as a career. She first gained attention after winning the Lemon Bowl at 11 and now has five singles and four doubles titles in her kitty.
Personality Traits & Characteristics of Famous People Born on August 1
Personality
Ruled by the Sun, the date naturally brings to these individuals great leadership qualities. People born on this date take up responsibility and can be seen leading from the front in whatever they do. By nature, these people tend to have a jolly disposition and are charming, sociable and benevolent. They have an assertiveness and realistic outlook towards life. However, due to these factors, August 1st born people tend to be highly demanding, arrogant and egoistical. Since they believe in perfectionism, they can have unrealistic expectations from others and can be inflexible in their beliefs and thoughts.
Health
August 1st borns are work addicts. As such, they rarely get into a sedentary lifestyle. Due to this, these individuals do not have health issues of any kind. They love food but do not indulge in binge eating. Instead, they always eat in moderation. However, these people should learn the dangers and risks that weight loss food have. They also should watch out on the lower back and foot based problem as these can be a cause of worry every now and then.
Finance
People sharing this birthdate do not have much problem in terms of money and finance. They have the ability to earn a lot of money. These individuals enjoy a great lifestyle and security that comes with money. These people do not have tension about the future as they mostly save for a rainy day.
Career
People who have their birthday on August 1st are endowed with competitive spirit. As such, they turn out to be highly successful in their work. These individuals do well in career related to the field of advertising, marketing and high-level financial management as they have a knack for impressing and persuading others. However, these people need to keep their impulsiveness grounded to enjoy a lasting career.
Relationships, Marriage & Children
August 1st born individuals are friendly and approachable. They are charming and have a tendency to attract people. Since these people are naturally loving and understanding, they need a partner who is as affectionate, appreciative and attentive as they are. These individuals tend to be expressive and broadminded with their partner and can be at times, lustful in their sexual intentions. Since August 1st natives mostly have a demanding career, they are not very keen on becoming parents. But once they decide on to take the responsibility, they carry it out with intense passion and dedication. These individuals are more of friends than parents to their children.
Lucky Colors: Copper, Gold
Lucky Numbers: 1, 10, 19, 28, 37, 46, 55
Lucky Days (of the week): Sunday, Monday, Thursday
Lucky Days (of the month): 1, 10, 11, 19
