List of Famous people born in December

Marais Viljoen, was the last ceremonial State President of South Africa from 4 June 1979 until 3 September 1984. Viljoen became the last of the ceremonial presidents of South Africa when he was succeeded in 1984 by Prime Minister P. W. Botha, who combined the offices into an executive presidency.

Francesco D'Ovidio was an Italian philologist and literary critic. He was nominated for the Nobel Prize in Literature four times.

Thomas Mitscherlich was a German film director and screenwriter. He directed ten films between 1972 and 1996. His 1993 film Just a Matter of Duty was entered into the 43rd Berlin International Film Festival.

Marie Krarup Soelberg is a Danish politician, who is a member of the Folketing for the Danish People's Party. She was elected into parliament in the 2011 Danish general election.