Famous People Born in Rome

Rome has been the birthplace of many influential figures. Explore a curated list of notable individuals born in Rome — from living celebrities to historical personalities who have shaped their fields. Each profile includes birthplace details and an interactive map to help you explore their origins geographically.

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Rome Suburra

🗺️ Birthplaces in Rome

7 Famous People born in Rome

Andrea Bajani (Novelist, Poet) - Rome, Italy (August 16th, 1975)

Italian novelist and poet.

Julius Caesar (Politician leader) - Suburra, Rome, Italy (July 12th, 100 BCE)

Roman general, statesman, and dictator whose military conquests and political reforms transformed the Roman Republic and paved the way for the rise of the Roman Empire.

Enrico Fermi (scientist) - Rome, Italy (September 29th, 1901)

Physicist who created the first nuclear reactor.

Artemisia Gentileschi (Painter) - Rome, Italy (July 8th, 1593)

Italian Baroque painter noted for powerful depictions of biblical heroines such as 'Judith Slaying Holofernes'.

Sofia Loren (Actor) - Rome, Italy (September 20th, 1934)

Italian actress known for award-winning performances and global stardom.

Elsa Morante (Writer) - Rome, Italy (August 18th, 1912)

(Duplicate entry; already listed above).

Alberto Moravia (Writer) - Rome, Italy (November 28th, 1907)

Italian novelist exploring alienation, eroticism and social malaise in the 20th century.