Statesmen born on August 11

Take a focused look at the statesmen born on August 11. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1943 Pervez Musharraf

  Pervez Musharraf was a Pakistani military officer and statesman who served as the 10th President of Pakistan from 2001 to 2008, after seizing power in a 1999 military coup. He was a prominent figure in Pakistan’s recent political and military history. [bio]