Thomas Paine
1737–1809
American Founding Father, philosopher, and political activist
Thomas Paine was a political activist who authored influential pamphlets advocating for American independence.
George Sand
1804–1876
French novelist and memoirist
George Sand was a French novelist who wrote numerous works of fiction and memoirs.
Anthony Bourdain
1956–2018
American chef and television personality
Anthony Bourdain was an American chef and television personality who explored global cultures and cuisines through his travel programs.
Abraham Maslow
1908–1970
American psychologist
Abraham Maslow was an American psychologist who developed the hierarchy of needs theory.
Omar Bongo
1935–2009
Gabonese politician
Omar Bongo was a Gabonese politician who served as the president of Gabon.
Sani Abacha
1943–1998
nigerian military ruler
Sani Abacha was a Nigerian military ruler who served as the head of state.
Richard Rorty
1931–2007
American philosopher
Richard Rorty was an American philosopher who wrote extensively on pragmatism and the nature of human knowledge.
George Mallory
1886–1924
English mountaineer
George Mallory was an English mountaineer who participated in the early British expeditions to Mount Everest.
Sarah Siddons
1755–1831
Welsh actress
Sarah Siddons was a Welsh stage actor who became one of the most celebrated performers of her era.
Aden Abdullah Osman Daar
1908–2007
Somali politician
Aden Abdullah Osman Daar was a Somali politician who served as the first president of Somalia.
Gerard Manley Hopkins
1844–1889
English poet
Gerard Manley Hopkins was an English poet known for his development of sprung rhythm and his use of imagery in his verse.
Marie Laurencin
1883–1956
French painter, poet and printmaker
Marie Laurencin was a French painter and poet known for her contributions to the Parisian avant-garde art scene.
Robert Taylor
1911–1969
American actor
Robert Taylor was an American actor who appeared in numerous motion pictures and television programs.
Maria Bueno
1939–2018
Brazilian tennis player
Maria Bueno was a Brazilian tennis player who achieved international success in the sport.
Emily Davison
1867–1913
British activist who fought for women's suffrage
Emily Davison was a British suffragette who campaigned for women's voting rights.
Robert Desnos
1900–1945
French writer
Robert Desnos was a French writer who participated in the French resistance.
José Figueres Ferrer
1906–1990
Costa Rican politician
José Figueres Ferrer was a Costa Rican politician who served as the president of his country.
Maria Reiche
1903–1998
Peruvian archaeologist, mathematician and technical translator
Maria Reiche was an archaeologist who dedicated her career to the study and preservation of the Nazca Lines in Peru.
Rodolphe Töpffer
1799–1846
Swiss teacher, author, painter, cartoonist, and caricature artist
Rodolphe Töpffer was a Swiss cartoonist and teacher who is widely recognized for his pioneering work in the development of the modern comic strip.
Pat Robertson
1930–2023
American media mogul and minister
Pat Robertson was a televangelist who founded the Christian Broadcasting Network and served as a prominent media figure.
Juan Carlos Onganía
1914–1995
President of Argentina from 1966 to 1970
Juan Carlos Onganía was a military officer who served as the President of Argentina.
Paula Rego
1935–2022
Portuguese-British visual artist
Paula Rego was a Portuguese-British visual artist known for her work as a painter and printmaker.
Jules Simon
1814–1896
French politician
Jules Simon was a French politician who served as a prominent government official during the Third Republic.
Reinhard Gehlen
1902–1979
German general, Nazi, spy
Reinhard Gehlen was a military officer who served as an intelligence official.
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