Celebrities Born on December 23
Who was born on December 23?
Famous people born on December 23 include Joseph Smith, Henry IV of France, Juan Ramón Jiménez. It is day 357 of the year, and everyone born on this date is a Capricorn (Earth sign).
Joseph Smith
founder of the Latter Day Saint movement and prophet (1805–1844)
Henry IV of France
King of Navarre from 1572 to 1610 and King of France from 1589 to 1610 (1553-1610)
Juan Ramón Jiménez
Spanish poet (1881–1958)
Jean-François Champollion
French classical scholar (1790-1832)
Sixtus V
pope of the Catholic Church from 1585 to 1590
Carla Bruni
Italian and French singer, model and spouse of former president of France
Mamnoon Hussain
12th president of Pakistan from 2013 to 2018
Charles Augustin Sainte-Beuve
French literary critic (1804–1869)
Vicente del Bosque
Spanish footballer
Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa
Sicilian Prince and writer (1896-1957)
Stefan Hell
director at the Max Planck Institute for Biophysical Chemistry in Göttingen, Germany
Eddie Vedder
American singer and guitarist
Western Zodiac Sign
People born on December 23 are Capricorn (Earth sign, ruled by Saturn).
Full Capricorn guide →Calendar Facts
Day of the year
#357
of 365 (non-leap)
Days until next
101
days from today
Birthday Number 5 — The Freedom Seeker
The birthday number is the numerology reduction of the day (day 23 → 5). It adds a personal note to the Life Path number.
Freedom · Adventure · Adaptability · Versatility — To experience deeply rather than merely widely. The integrated 5 has the courage to go deep into chosen commitments, fin…
Full numerology 5 guide →Born on December 23: Personality
People born on December 23 are adaptable achiever, breaks career molds, innovative traditionalist — Capricorn (Earth) energy carried through Birth Day Number 5. For December 23 specifically, Joseph Smith shares this birthday, the birthstone is Tanzanite.
Strengths
- ✓disciplined
- ✓responsible
- ✓ambitious
- ✓freedom-loving
Growth areas
- △overly cautious
- △pessimistic at times
Lucky day
Wednesday
Lucky colour
Dark Brown
Birth Day No.
5
Most compatible signs
Birth Day Number 5 comes from the day of the month alone. Your full Life Path number, calculated from your complete birth date, is in the Birthday Blueprint.
December 23 birthday personality FAQ
What is the personality of someone born on December 23?
People born on December 23 are adaptable achiever, breaks career molds, innovative traditionalist — Capricorn (Earth) energy carried through Birth Day Number 5. For December 23 specifically, Joseph Smith shares this birthday, the birthstone is Tanzanite.
What is the Birth Day Number for December 23?
December 23 reduces to Birth Day Number 5 (The Freedom Seeker). This reflects the day of the month only — your full Life Path number, calculated from your complete birth date, is in the Birthday Blueprint.
Which zodiac signs are most compatible with December 23 (Capricorn)?
As a Capricorn, people born on December 23 are most compatible with Taurus, Virgo, Scorpio, Pisces.
What are the lucky day and colour for December 23?
Lucky day: Wednesday. Lucky colour: Dark Brown.
Season
Winter (Northern Hemisphere) — the quietest season, turning inward.
Chinese Zodiac
Your Chinese zodiac animal depends on your birth year, not just the day. Find your Chinese zodiac →
December Birthstone — Tanzanite
December has three birthstones — tanzanite, zircon, and turquoise — and the range they represent is remarkable: the newest named gemstone in history, one of the oldest minerals on earth, and a blue-green gem traded across continents for seven thousand years. Tanzanite was unknown to the world until …
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