Ernest Hemingway
1899–1961
American author and journalist
Ernest Hemingway was an American novelist and journalist known for his influential literary style.
Vladimir Nabokov
1899–1977
Russian-American novelist, lepidopterist, professor
Vladimir Nabokov was a novelist and lepidopterist who contributed to the fields of literature and entomology.
Elie Wiesel
1928–2016
Romanian-born American writer, professor, political activist, Nobel laureate, and Holocaust survivor
Elie Wiesel was a writer and Holocaust survivor who worked as a professor and political activist.
James Stewart
1908–1997
American actor and military officer
James Stewart was an American actor and military officer who appeared in numerous films and served in the armed forces.
Mario Puzo
1920–1999
American author, screenwriter, and journalist
Mario Puzo was an American novelist and screenwriter best known for his works depicting the Italian-American Mafia.
Robert Peel
1788–1850
Former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom
Robert Peel was a British Prime Minister who served as a prominent politician.
Georgi Dimitrov
1882–1949
Bulgarian politician
Georgi Dimitrov was a Bulgarian politician who served as the general secretary of the Communist International and head of government.
Andrei Gromyko
1908–1989
Soviet diplomat
Andrei Gromyko was a Soviet diplomat who served as the long-term Minister of Foreign Affairs for the Soviet Union.
Douglas Engelbart
1925–2013
American engineer and inventor
Douglas Engelbart was an inventor who created the computer mouse and pioneered early developments in human-computer interaction.
Samuel Hahnemann
1755–1843
German physician known for creating homeopathy
Samuel Hahnemann was a German physician who created the system of alternative medicine known as homeopathy.
Manuel II of Portugal
1889–1932
King of Portugal
Manuel II of Portugal was the final monarch of the Kingdom of Portugal.
Lee Remick
1935–1991
American actress
Lee Remick was an American actor who performed in film, television, and stage productions.
Peter Brook
1925–2022
English theatre and film director
Peter Brook was an English theatre and film director known for his influential work in stage and screen productions.
Princess Fawzia Fuad of Egypt
1921–2013
queen consort of Iran from 1941 to 1948
Princess Fawzia Fuad of Egypt served as the queen consort of Iran.
Michel Rocard
1930–2016
French politician
Michel Rocard was a French politician who served as the Prime Minister of France.
Betty Grable
1916–1973
American actress and pin-up girl
Betty Grable was an American actress and model who became a prominent pin-up girl.
Michael Cimino
1939–2016
American film director
Michael Cimino was an American film director known for his work in cinema.
Joseph Chamberlain
1836–1914
British politician
Joseph Chamberlain was a British politician who served as a prominent cabinet minister and advocate for imperial preference.
Matsukata Masayoshi
1835–1924
Japanese politician
Matsukata Masayoshi was a Japanese politician who served as finance minister and head of government.
Lee Iacocca
1924–2019
American businessman
Lee Iacocca was an American business executive known for his leadership roles in the automotive industry.
Beverly Sills
1929–2007
American operatic soprano
Beverly Sills was an American operatic soprano who performed in major opera houses throughout her career.
Milan Milutinović
1942–2023
2nd President of Serbia
Milan Milutinović was a politician who served as the President of Serbia.
Camarón de la ciudad
1950–1992
Spanish flamenco singer
Camarón de la ciudad was a Spanish flamenco singer who achieved international recognition for his contributions to the genre.
Larisa Shepitko
1938–1979
Soviet film director and screenwriter
Larisa Shepitko was a Soviet film director and screenwriter known for her contributions to cinema.
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