Celebrities Born on January 19
Who was born on January 19?
Famous people born on January 19 include Edgar Allan Poe, James Watt, Paul Cézanne. It is day 19 of the year, and everyone born on this date is a Capricorn (Earth sign).
Edgar Allan Poe
American writer and literary critic (1809–1849)
James Watt
British engineer (1736–1819)
Paul Cézanne
French painter (1839–1906)
Robert E. Lee
Confederate States general (1807–1870)
Janis Joplin
American singer (1943–1970)
Dolly Parton
American singer, songwriter and actress
Gregory XV
pope of the Catholic Church from 1621 to 1623 (1554–1623)
Javier Pérez de Cuéllar
5th Secretary-General of the United Nations (1920-2020)
Jenson Button
British racing driver
Leonid Kantorovich
Russian mathematician (1912-1986)
Julian Barnes
English writer (born 1946)
Claudio Marchisio
Italian association football player
Western Zodiac Sign
People born on January 19 are Capricorn (Earth sign, ruled by Saturn).
Full Capricorn guide →Calendar Facts
Day of the year
#19
of 365 (non-leap)
Days until next
128
days from today
Birthday Number 1 — The Leader
The birthday number is the numerology reduction of the day (day 19 → 1). It adds a personal note to the Life Path number.
Leadership · Independence · Originality · Courage — To lead through inspiration rather than force. The fully integrated 1 channels individual will into collective purpose —…
Full numerology 1 guide →Born on January 19: Personality
People born on January 19 are self-made achiever, solo builder, original in ambition — Capricorn (Earth) energy carried through Birth Day Number 1. For January 19 specifically, Edgar Allan Poe shares this birthday, the birthstone is Garnet.
Strengths
- ✓disciplined
- ✓responsible
- ✓ambitious
- ✓natural leader
Growth areas
- △overly cautious
- △pessimistic at times
Lucky day
Sunday
Lucky colour
Dark Brown
Birth Day No.
1
Most compatible signs
Birth Day Number 1 comes from the day of the month alone. Your full Life Path number, calculated from your complete birth date, is in the Birthday Blueprint.
January 19 birthday personality FAQ
What is the personality of someone born on January 19?
People born on January 19 are self-made achiever, solo builder, original in ambition — Capricorn (Earth) energy carried through Birth Day Number 1. For January 19 specifically, Edgar Allan Poe shares this birthday, the birthstone is Garnet.
What is the Birth Day Number for January 19?
January 19 reduces to Birth Day Number 1 (The Leader). 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 January 19 (Capricorn)?
As a Capricorn, people born on January 19 are most compatible with Taurus, Virgo, Scorpio, Pisces.
What are the lucky day and colour for January 19?
Lucky day: Sunday. 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 →
January Birthstone — Garnet
Garnet is the quiet achiever of the gemstone world — deep red, ancient, and almost constantly underestimated. It has been carved into signet rings, stitched into battle armour, set into cathedral windows, and buried with pharaohs. For five thousand years, humanity has found reasons to keep garnet cl…
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