Nicholas II of Russia
1868–1918
14th and last Emperor of Russia
Nicholas II of Russia was the final monarch to rule the Russian Empire.
Henri Poincaré
1854–1912
French mathematician, physicist and engineer
Henri Poincaré was a French mathematician who made fundamental contributions to the fields of physics, topology, and the philosophy of science.
Billie Holiday
1915–1959
American jazz singer
Billie Holiday was an American jazz singer known for her influential vocal style and contributions to the development of jazz music.
Edward Heath
1916–2005
Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1970 to 1974
Edward Heath was a politician who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
Juan Manuel Fangio
1911–1995
Argentine racing driver
Juan Manuel Fangio was an Argentine racing driver who competed in Formula One.
Felix Baumgartner
1969–2025
Austrian skydiver, daredevil and BASE jumper
Felix Baumgartner is an Austrian skydiver known for performing high-altitude jumps.
James McNeill Whistler
1834–1903
American painter
James McNeill Whistler was an American painter known for his contributions to the tonalist movement and his emphasis on the arrangement of color.
Alexandra Feodorovna (Alix of Hesse)
1872–1918
Empress consort of Russia
Alexandra Feodorovna (Alix of Hesse) (1872–1918), Empress consort of Russia (1872–1918).
Grand Duchess Anastasia Nikolaevna of Russia
1901–1918
Grand Duchess of Russia (1901–1918); fourth child and youngest daughter of Nicholas II and Alexandra Feodorovna (Alix of Hesse)
Grand Duchess Anastasia Nikolaevna of Russia was the fourth child and youngest daughter of Emperor Nicholas II and Empress Alexandra Feodorovna.
Walter Cronkite
1916–2009
American broadcast journalist
Walter Cronkite was an American broadcast journalist who served as a long-time news anchor for CBS Evening News.
Charles Marie René Leconte de Lisle
1818–1894
French poet
Charles Marie René Leconte de Lisle was a French poet who produced numerous literary works throughout his career.
Jules Bianchi
1989–2015
French motor racing driver
Jules Bianchi was a French motor racing driver who competed in Formula One.
Leszek Kołakowski
1927–2009
Philosopher, historian of ideas
Leszek Kołakowski was a philosopher and historian of ideas known for his extensive analysis of Marxist thought.
Takaji Mori
1943–2011
Japanese association football player and manager
Takaji Mori was a Japanese association football player and manager.
Grand Duchess Olga Nikolaevna of Russia
1895–1918
Grand Duchess of Russia (1895–1918); eldest child of Nicholas II and Alexandra Feodorovna (Alix of Hesse)
Grand Duchess Olga Nikolaevna of Russia was the eldest child of Emperor Nicholas II and Empress Alexandra Feodorovna.
Grand Duchess Maria Nikolaevna of Russia
1899–1918
Grand Duchess of Russia (1899–1918); third daughter of Nicholas II and Alexandra Feodorovna (Alix of Hesse)
Grand Duchess Maria Nikolaevna of Russia was the third daughter of Emperor Nicholas II and Empress Alexandra Feodorovna.
Álvaro Obregón
1880–1928
Mexican politician, president of Mexico
Álvaro Obregón was a Mexican politician who served as the president of Mexico.
Charles Grey, 2nd Earl Grey
1764–1845
Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1830 to 1834
Charles Grey, 2nd Earl Grey was a British politician who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
Alexei Nikolaevich, Tsarevich of Russia
1904–1918
Last Russian tsesarevich and heir apparent of the Russian Empire (1904–1918); youngest child of Nicholas II and Alexandra Feodorovna (Alix of Hesse)
Alexei Nikolaevich, Tsarevich of Russia, was the heir apparent to the Russian Empire and the youngest child of Nicholas II and Alexandra Feodorovna.
Grand Duchess Tatiana Nikolaevna of Russia
1897–1918
Grand Duchess of Russia (1897–1918); second daughter of Nicholas II and Alexandra Feodorovna (Alix of Hesse)
Grand Duchess Tatiana Nikolaevna of Russia was the second daughter of Tsar Nicholas II and Empress Alexandra Feodorovna.
Lovis Corinth
1858–1925
German painter
Lovis Corinth was a German painter known for his contributions to the development of Impressionism and Expressionism.
Giovanni Giolitti
1842–1928
Italian statesman
Giovanni Giolitti was an Italian statesman who served multiple terms as the Prime Minister of Italy.
William James Sidis
1898–1944
American child prodigy
William James Sidis was an American child prodigy who gained early recognition for his exceptional intellectual abilities.
Hector Malot
1830–1907
French writer
Hector Malot was a French writer best known for his work as a novelist.
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