August 7 in History
August 7 is the birthday of Lauren Hemp (2000) and the anniversary of the death of Myint Swe (2025). Below are famous birthdays, deaths for August 7, plus editor's picks and genealogy records.

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Constantius II, Roman emperor was born in 317, while Majorian, Roman emperor died in 461.

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Famous people born on August 7
Famous people who died on August 7












2015
Frances Oldham Kelsey (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
Canadian-American physician and pharmacologist (1914–2015)


2014
Perry Moss (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
American football player, coach, and executive (1926–2014)



2013
Margaret Pellegrini (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
American actress, vaudeville performer and dancer (1923–2013)





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Editor's picks
Born on August 7
- 317 — Constantius II, Roman emperor (died 361)
- 1282 — Elizabeth of Rhuddlan (died 1316)
- 1533 — Alonso de Ercilla, Spanish soldier and poet (died 1595)
Died on August 7
- 461 — Majorian, Roman emperor (born 420)
- 707 — Li Chongjun, Chinese prince
- 1028 — Alfonso V, king of León (born 994)
Source: Wikipedia historical listings for August 7
Quick answers
Who was born on August 7? Lauren Hemp (2000), Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone (1999), Jalen Hurts (1998).
Who died on August 7? Myint Swe (2025), Jon McBride (2024), William Friedkin (2023).
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