Maxim Gorky
1868–1936
Russian and Soviet writer
Maxim Gorky was a Russian and Soviet writer who produced numerous novels, plays, and journalistic works throughout his career.
Max Weber
1864–1920
German sociologist, philosopher, and political economist
Max Weber was a sociologist who contributed to the study of modern social and economic structures.
G. K. Chesterton
1874–1936
English author and Christian apologist
G. K. Chesterton was an English writer and Christian apologist known for his extensive body of literary work.
Giacomo Leopardi
1798–1837
Italian noble, poet, philosopher, and writer
Giacomo Leopardi was an Italian poet and philosopher whose extensive literary works remain central to the development of modern Italian literature.
Salvatore Quasimodo
1901–1968
Italian writer
Salvatore Quasimodo was an Italian poet who received the Nobel Prize in Literature for his lyrical poetry.
Kurt Waldheim
1918–2007
Austrian politician and diplomat
Kurt Waldheim was an Austrian diplomat who served as the Secretary-General of the United Nations and President of Austria.
Mary Cassatt
1844–1926
American painter and printmaker
Mary Cassatt was an American painter who created works focusing on the social and private lives of women.
Jerome K. Jerome
1859–1927
English humorist
Jerome K. Jerome was an English humorist known for his work as a writer, novelist, and playwright.
Emmeline Pankhurst
1858–1928
English suffragist
Emmeline Pankhurst was an English suffragist who campaigned for women's right to vote.
John Logie Baird
1888–1946
Scottish inventor, demonstrating the world's first working television
John Logie Baird was an inventor who demonstrated the world's first working television.
Alexander Ostrovsky
1823–1886
Russian playwright
Alexander Ostrovsky was a Russian playwright who authored numerous works for the stage.
Violeta Chamorro
1929–2025
President of Nicaragua from 1990 to 1997
Violeta Chamorro was a politician who served as the President of Nicaragua.
Henry Mancini
1924–1994
American film composer
Henry Mancini was an American film composer known for his extensive work on motion picture scores.
Roger Zelazny
1937–1995
U.S. science fiction and fantasy writer and poet
Roger Zelazny was a science fiction and fantasy writer and poet.
Peggy Ashcroft
1907–1991
British actress
Peggy Ashcroft was a British actor who performed extensively in both stage and film productions.
Sushant Singh Rajput
1986–2020
Indian actor
Sushant Singh Rajput was an Indian actor who appeared in numerous television and film productions.
Adlai Stevenson I
1835–1914
American politician (1835–1914); Vice President of the United States from 1893 to 1897
Adlai Stevenson I was an American politician who served as the Vice President of the United States.
Heinrich Louis d'Arrest
1822–1875
German astronomer
Heinrich Louis d'Arrest was an astronomer who contributed to the discovery of the planet Neptune.
Benedict Arnold
1741–1801
army officer who betrayed America to the British during the Revolutionary War
Benedict Arnold was a military officer who betrayed the American forces to the British during the Revolutionary War.
Zito
1932–2015
Brazilian footballer
Zito was a Brazilian association football player who competed for the national team.
Aleksey Batalov
1928–2017
Soviet and Russian actor, file director and screenwriter
Aleksey Batalov was a Soviet and Russian actor, film director, and screenwriter.
Afonso Pena
1847–1909
6th president of Brazil
Afonso Pena was a Brazilian politician who served as the sixth president of Brazil.
Rory Gallagher
1948–1995
Irish guitarist
Rory Gallagher was an Irish guitarist known for his influential work as a musician and songwriter.
Carlos P. Garcia
1896–1971
President of the Philippines from 1957 to 1961
Carlos P. Garcia was a politician who served as the President of the Philippines.
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