List of Famous people born on September 17th

Frances Beatrice Marshoff was Premier of the Free State from 2004 to 2009. She succeeded Winkie Direko to the position on 22 April 2004, and was replaced by Ace Magashule on 6 May 2009.

Alfonso Sánchez-Tabernero is a Full Professor of Media Management and the current President of the University of Navarra.

Ryuji Koizumi is a Japanese politician. He served as a member of the House of Representatives of Japan since 2000.

Guillaume-Benjamin-Amand Duchenne was a French neurologist who revived Galvani's research and greatly advanced the science of electrophysiology. The era of modern neurology developed from Duchenne's understanding of neural pathways and his diagnostic innovations including deep tissue biopsy, nerve conduction tests (NCS), and clinical photography. This extraordinary range of activities was achieved against the background of a troubled personal life and a generally indifferent medical and scientific establishment.