John Wayne
1907–1979
American actor
John Wayne was an American actor who appeared in numerous motion pictures.
Klemens von Metternich
1773–1859
Austrian diplomat, foreign minister and Chancellor
Klemens von Metternich was an Austrian diplomat who served as the foreign minister and Chancellor of the Austrian Empire.
Alexander Kerensky
1881–1970
Russian politician, prime minister in 1917
Alexander Kerensky was a Russian politician who served as the head of government during the year nineteen seventeen.
David Hockney
1937–2026
English painter and printmaker
David Hockney was an English painter and printmaker who contributed significantly to the development of the pop art movement.
Brian Wilson
1942–2025
American musician, singer, songwriter and record producer
Brian Wilson is an American musician who is recognized for his work as a songwriter and record producer.
Robert E. Howard
1906–1936
American author
Robert E. Howard was an American writer best known for his contributions to the fantasy and science fiction genres.
Françoise Hardy
1944–2024
French singer
Françoise Hardy was a French singer who achieved international prominence for her contributions to music and film.
Robert Fogel
1926–2013
American economist and historian
Robert Fogel was an economist who applied quantitative methods to the study of historical economic development.
Daniel D. Tompkins
1774–1825
American politician; sixth vice president of the United States
Daniel D. Tompkins was an American politician who served as the sixth vice president of the United States.
Giuseppe Saragat
1898–1988
5th President of Italy
Giuseppe Saragat was an Italian politician who served as the fifth President of Italy.
György Ligeti
1923–2006
Hungarian composer
György Ligeti was a Hungarian composer known for his significant contributions to twentieth-century classical music.
Karl Bryullov
1799–1852
Russian painter
Karl Bryullov was a Russian painter recognized for his contributions to the development of nineteenth-century academic art.
Ornette Coleman
1930–2015
American jazz saxophonist, violinist, trumpeter, and composer
Ornette Coleman was a jazz saxophonist and composer who became a primary innovator of the free jazz movement.
Plaek Phibunsongkhram
1897–1964
Prime Minister of Thailand, 1938–44 and 1948–57
Plaek Phibunsongkhram was a politician and military officer who served as the Prime Minister of Thailand.
Thích Quảng Đức
1897–1963
Vietnamese monk who self-immolated in 1963
Thích Quảng Đức was a Buddhist monk who performed self-immolation.
John Franklin
1786–1847
British naval officer and explorer
John Franklin was a British naval officer and explorer who led expeditions to map the Arctic coastline.
Enrico Berlinguer
1922–1984
Italian politician
Enrico Berlinguer was an Italian politician who served as the national secretary of the Italian Communist Party.
Oldřich Nejedlý
1909–1990
Czech footballer
Oldřich Nejedlý was a Czech footballer who played as a forward.
Teófilo Stevenson
1952–2012
Cuban boxer
Teófilo Stevenson was a Cuban boxer who achieved international recognition for his performance in the sport.
Wolfgang Köhler
1887–1967
German-American psychologist and phenomenologist
Wolfgang Köhler was a psychologist who contributed to the development of Gestalt psychology.
DeForest Kelley
1920–1999
American actor
DeForest Kelley was an American actor best known for his role in the television series Star Trek.
Ann Rutherford
1917–2012
Canadian-American actress
Ann Rutherford was a Canadian-American actor who appeared in film, television, and stage productions.
Ruby Dee
1922–2014
American actress
Ruby Dee was an American actress known for her extensive work in theater, film, and television.
Bajrakitiyabha, Princess Rajasarinisiribajra
1978–2026
Thai princess and daughter of Rama X
Bajrakitiyabha, Princess Rajasarinisiribajra was a Thai princess and the daughter of Rama X.
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