Samuel Taylor Coleridge
1772–1834
English poet, literary critic and philosopher
Samuel Taylor Coleridge was an English poet who contributed significantly to literary criticism and philosophy.
Vladimir Vysotsky
1938–1980
Soviet singer-songwriter and actor
Vladimir Vysotsky was a Soviet singer-songwriter and actor known for his influential music and performances.
Olivia de Havilland
1916–2020
British actress
Olivia de Havilland was an actress who appeared in numerous film, stage, and television productions throughout her career.
Reza Shah
1878–1944
Shah of Iran from 1925 to 1941 and founder of the Pahlavi Dynasty
Reza Shah was the monarch of Iran and the founder of the Pahlavi Dynasty.
Beji Caid Essebsi
1926–2019
Tunisian politician Tunisian of Italian origin
Beji Caid Essebsi was a Tunisian politician of Italian origin.
Otto Dix
1891–1969
German painter and printmaker
Otto Dix was a German painter known for his works depicting the realities of society and war.
David Trimble
1944–2022
First Minister of Northern Ireland from 1998 to 2002
David Trimble was a politician who served as the First Minister of Northern Ireland.
Engelbert Dollfuss
1892–1934
Austrian Christian Social and Patriotic Front statesman
Engelbert Dollfuss was an Austrian politician who served as a statesman for the Christian Social and Patriotic Front.
Louis Bonaparte
1778–1846
king of Holland, brother of Napoleon Bonaparte, member of the House of Buonaparte
Louis Bonaparte was a king of Holland and a member of the House of Buonaparte.
Lazar Kaganovich
1893–1991
Soviet politician
Lazar Kaganovich was a Soviet politician who served as a high-ranking official within the Communist Party of the Soviet Union.
Vincente Minnelli
1903–1986
American stage and film director
Vincente Minnelli was an American film director known for his work in stage and cinema.
Phoolan Devi
1963–2001
Indian bandit, politician
Phoolan Devi was an Indian bandit who later served as a politician.
Winsor McCay
1869–1934
American cartoonist and animator
Winsor McCay was an American cartoonist and animator known for his pioneering work in the fields of comic strips and animated films.
John Schlesinger
1926–2003
English film and stage director
John Schlesinger was an English film director known for his work in both cinema and theater.
Louis St. Laurent
1882–1973
12th Prime Minister of Canada
Louis St. Laurent was a politician who served as the Prime Minister of Canada.
Randy Pausch
1960–2008
American professor of computer science, human-computer interaction and design
Randy Pausch was an American computer scientist and professor who specialized in human-computer interaction and design.
Peter Green
1946–2020
British blues rock guitarist
Peter Green was a British blues rock guitarist who founded the band Fleetwood Mac.
Paul Sorvino
1939–2022
American actor
Paul Sorvino was an American actor known for his work in film, television, and theatre.
Judith Barsi
1978–1988
American child actress
Judith Barsi was an American child actress who appeared in numerous television commercials, television series, and animated feature films.
John Saxon
1936–2020
American actor
John Saxon was an American actor who appeared in numerous television and film productions throughout his career.
Big Mama Thornton
1926–1984
American rhythm and blues singer and songwriter
Big Mama Thornton was an American rhythm and blues singer and songwriter.
Franz I, Prince of Liechtenstein
1853–1938
Prince of Liechtenstein
Franz I, Prince of Liechtenstein, served as a diplomat and politician.
Isaak Dunayevsky
1900–1955
Soviet composer
Isaak Dunayevsky was a Soviet composer who wrote numerous film scores and musical works.
Bernadette Lafont
1938–2013
French actress
Bernadette Lafont was a French actress who appeared in numerous films throughout her career.
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