Alexander Hamilton
1755–1804
American Founding Father and statesman (1755/1757–1804)
Alexander Hamilton was an American Founding Father and statesman who served as a primary architect of the United States financial system.
Pran
1920–2013
Indian actor
Pran was an Indian actor who appeared in numerous films throughout his career.
Alfred Dreyfus
1859–1935
French artillery officer
Alfred Dreyfus was a French artillery officer who was the central figure in a major political scandal involving his wrongful conviction for treason.
Gertrude Bell
1868–1926
British traveller, writer, mountaineer, politician, archaeologist and spy
Gertrude Bell was a British explorer and archaeologist who played a significant role in the political development of modern Iraq.
Nathan Söderblom
1866–1931
Swedish clergyman and archbishop
Nathan Söderblom was an archbishop who served as a prominent leader in the ecumenical movement.
Kelly Preston
1962–2020
American actress
Kelly Preston was an American actress who appeared in numerous film and television productions.
Pavel Nakhimov
1802–1855
Russian fleet commander
Pavel Nakhimov was a Russian fleet commander who served as a naval officer.
Douglas Hyde
1860–1949
first President of Ireland; historian, poet, and folklorist
Douglas Hyde was the first President of Ireland and a scholar who worked as a historian, poet, and folklorist.
Henrik Wergeland
1808–1845
Norwegian writer
Henrik Wergeland was a Norwegian writer who contributed significantly to the development of his country's national literature.
Ruth Westheimer
1928–2024
German-American sex therapist
Ruth Westheimer was a German-American sex therapist who provided sexual education through various media platforms.
Charles Rolls
1877–1910
motoring and aviation pioneer, co-founder of Rolls-Royce
Charles Rolls was a motoring and aviation pioneer who co-founded the company Rolls-Royce.
D. T. Suzuki
1870–1965
Japanese Buddhist scholar, Doctor of Letters
D. T. Suzuki was a Japanese Buddhist scholar who authored numerous works on Zen Buddhism and translated various religious texts.
Günter Behnisch
1922–2010
German architect, submarine commander in World War II
Günter Behnisch was an architect who served as a submarine commander during World War II.
Sergei Bulgakov
1871–1944
Russian Orthodox Christian theologian, philosopher, priest and economist
Sergei Bulgakov was a Russian Orthodox theologian and philosopher who contributed to the development of religious thought.
Wolfram von Richthofen
1895–1945
German military officer and aviator
Wolfram von Richthofen was a German military officer and aviator who served as a general field marshal.
Lon Chaney Jr.
1906–1973
American actor
Lon Chaney Jr. was an American actor known for his work in film and television.
Goran Hadžić
1958–2016
Croatian Serb politician
Goran Hadžić was a Croatian Serb politician who served as the president of the self-proclaimed Republic of Serbian Krajina.
Valeriya Novodvorskaya
1950–2014
Russian politician
Valeriya Novodvorskaya was a Russian politician and dissident who advocated for democratic reforms.
Benny Carter
1907–2003
American jazz saxophonist, clarinetist, trumpeter, composer, arranger, and bandleader
Benny Carter was an American jazz musician who worked as a saxophonist, composer, and bandleader.
William Howe, 5th Viscount Howe
1729–1814
British General in the American War of Independence
William Howe, 5th Viscount Howe was a British general who served as a military officer during the American War of Independence.
Fernando J. Corbató
1926–2019
American computer scientist
Fernando J. Corbató was a computer scientist who pioneered the development of time-sharing operating systems.
Hugo Simberg
1873–1917
Finnish painter
Hugo Simberg was a Finnish painter known for his work in the symbolist movement.
Latife Uşşakî
1898–1975
Wife of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk and First Lady of Turkey
Latife Uşşakî was a politician who served as the First Lady of Turkey.
Joshua Logan
1908–1988
American stage and film director and writer
Joshua Logan was an American director and writer who worked extensively in both theatre and film.
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