Amedeo Avogadro
1776–1856
Italian scientist
Amedeo Avogadro was an Italian scientist who formulated the hypothesis that equal volumes of gases at the same temperature and pressure contain equal molecules.
Báb
1819–1850
founder of Bábism and, according to the Baháʼís, predecessor of Baháʼu'lláh
The Báb was a religious leader who founded Bábism and is considered by Baháʼís to be the predecessor of Baháʼu'lláh.
Georges Bataille
1897–1962
French intellectual and literary figure
Georges Bataille was a French philosopher and writer known for his literary works and intellectual contributions.
Rod Steiger
1925–2002
American actor
Rod Steiger was an American actor who performed in film, television, and stage productions.
Luis Suárez
1935–2023
Spanish association football player and manager
Luis Suárez was a Spanish association football player and manager.
Rip Torn
1931–2019
American actor
Rip Torn was an American actor who performed in numerous film, television, and stage productions throughout his career.
Alice Paul
1885–1977
American suffragist, feminist, and activist
Alice Paul was a suffragist who campaigned for women's voting rights.
Ross Perot
1930–2019
American businessman and politician
Ross Perot was an entrepreneur and politician who founded Electronic Data Systems and campaigned as an independent candidate for the United States presidency.
Fatima Jinnah
1893–1967
Pakistani dental surgeon, biographer and stateswoman
Fatima Jinnah was a Pakistani stateswoman and dental surgeon who served as a prominent biographer and political figure.
Vinícius de Moraes
1913–1980
Brazilian composer, singer, writer
Vinícius de Moraes was a Brazilian poet and composer who played a central role in the development of the bossa nova musical genre.
Charlotte, Grand Duchess of Luxembourg
1896–1985
Grand Duchess of Luxembourg from 1919 to 1964
Charlotte, Grand Duchess of Luxembourg, served as the head of state of Luxembourg.
Paul Broca
1824–1880
French physician, anatomist and anthropologist
Paul Broca was an anatomist who discovered the region of the frontal lobe responsible for speech production.
Earl Warren
1891–1974
Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States from 1953 to 1969
Earl Warren served as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States.
King Camp Gillette
1855–1932
American entrepreneur
King Camp Gillette was an American entrepreneur who invented the safety razor with disposable blades.
Facundo Cabral
1937–2011
Argentine singer and songwriter
Facundo Cabral was an Argentine singer-songwriter known for his contributions to music and literature.
Adolfo de la Huerta
1881–1955
President of Mexico
Adolfo de la Huerta was a Mexican politician who served as the President of Mexico.
Louis Harold Gray
1905–1965
British physicist
Louis Harold Gray was a British physicist who conducted research in the fields of radiobiology and radiation physics.
Peter Carington, 6th Baron Carrington
1919–2018
British Conservative politician
Peter Carington, 6th Baron Carrington was a British politician who served as a government minister and diplomat.
Jehan Sadat
1933–2021
human rights activist and former First Lady of Egypt.
Jehan Sadat was a human rights activist and the First Lady of Egypt.
Gilbert Stuart
1755–1828
American painter
Gilbert Stuart was an American painter best known for his portraits.
Washington Allston
1779–1843
American artist
Washington Allston was an American painter recognized for his contributions to the development of Romanticism in the United States.
Barthélémy Du Mortier
1797–1878
Belgian politician and botanist
Barthélémy Du Mortier was a Belgian botanist and politician who contributed to the study of plant life and legislative affairs.
Félix Gaillard
1919–1970
Prime Minister of France
Félix Gaillard was a French politician who served as the Prime Minister of France.
Ilya Glazunov
1930–2017
Russian artist
Ilya Glazunov was a Russian painter known for his large-scale historical and religious compositions.
Source: Wikidata, released into the public domain under CC0. Snapshot: 2026-07. Names, dates and roles come from Wikidata; summaries are condensed from it. Nothing here is generated to fill a gap.
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