Bertha von Suttner
1843–1914
Austrian novelist, radical (organizational) pacifist, editor
Bertha von Suttner was an Austrian novelist and pacifist who edited publications and advocated for international peace.
Joan Fuster
1922–1991
Spanish writer
Joan Fuster was a writer who advocated for linguistic rights and authored numerous essays.
Johannes Stark
1874–1957
German physicist
Johannes Stark was a physicist who conducted research on the splitting of spectral lines in electric fields.
Anders Jonas Ångström
1814–1874
Swedish physicist
Anders Jonas Ångström was a Swedish physicist who conducted research in the fields of spectroscopy and solar physics.
Antonio López de Santa Anna
1794–1876
Mexican politician and military leader
Antonio López de Santa Anna was a Mexican military officer and politician who served multiple terms as president of Mexico.
Dimitris Christofias
1946–2019
6th President of the Republic of Cyprus
Dimitris Christofias served as the President of the Republic of Cyprus.
Friedrich Fröbel
1782–1852
German educator
Friedrich Fröbel was a German pedagogue who developed the concept of the kindergarten.
John Lee Hooker
1917–2001
American blues musician (1912 or 1917–2001)
John Lee Hooker was an American blues musician known for his distinctive guitar style and rhythmic approach to the genre.
Leland Stanford
1824–1893
American politician and railroad tycoon
Leland Stanford was a businessperson and politician who served as a railroad tycoon.
Li Xiannian
1909–1992
3rd President of the People's Republic of China
Li Xiannian was a politician who served as the third President of the People's Republic of China.
Tage Erlander
1901–1985
Swedish 20th century prime minister
Tage Erlander was a Swedish politician who served as the Prime Minister of Sweden.
Édouard Vuillard
1868–1940
French painter
Édouard Vuillard was a French painter known for his intimate interior scenes and decorative works.
František Kupka
1871–1957
Czech painter and graphic artist
František Kupka was a painter who contributed to the development of abstract art.
Alberto Suppici
1898–1981
Uruguayan football player and manager
Alberto Suppici was an association football coach who led the Uruguay national team to victory in the inaugural World Cup.
Leon Uris
1924–2003
American author
Leon Uris was an American novelist known for writing historical fiction.
Maureen Connolly
1934–1969
American tennis player
Maureen Connolly was an American tennis player who achieved success in the sport.
Abdul Ahad Mohmand
1959–2026
Afghan astronaut
Abdul Ahad Mohmand is an Afghan astronaut who participated in a space mission.
Leandro Fernández de Moratín
1760–1828
Spanish dramatist, translator and neoclassical poet
Leandro Fernández de Moratín was a Spanish playwright who translated works and wrote neoclassical poetry.
Louis Jacques Thénard
1777–1857
French chemist
Louis Jacques Thénard was a chemist who discovered the element boron and hydrogen peroxide.
Janusz Kusociński
1907–1940
Polish long distance runner
Janusz Kusociński was a Polish long-distance runner and Olympic champion.
Veijo Meri
1928–2015
Finnish writer
Veijo Meri was a Finnish writer known for his works across various literary genres.
Yaacov Agam
1928–2026
Israeli sculptor and experimental artist
Yaacov Agam was a sculptor and experimental artist known for his contributions to kinetic art.
Smedley Butler
1881–1940
United States Marine Corps general, two time Medal of Honor recipient, activist, lecturer, official, and writer
Smedley Butler was a United States Marine Corps general who received the Medal of Honor twice.
Carroll O'Connor
1924–2001
American actor
Carroll O'Connor was an American actor known for his work in film and television.
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