Royalties born on August 20

Take a focused look at the royalties born on August 20. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1377 Shahrukh Mirza

  Shahrukh Mirza was a prominent Timurid ruler who governed parts of Persia and Central Asia in the early 15th century. As the son of Timur (Tamerlane), he played a significant role in the succession struggles that followed his father's death, eventually ruling the eastern portion of the Timurid Empire, including Khorasan and Transoxiana. [bio]