Charles Dickens
1812–1870
English novelist and social critic
Charles Dickens was an English novelist and social critic who authored numerous works of fiction.
Miguel Ángel Asturias
1899–1974
Guatemalan writer and diplomat
Miguel Ángel Asturias was a Guatemalan writer and diplomat who incorporated indigenous culture and social criticism into his literary works.
Jan Tinbergen
1903–1994
Dutch economist
Jan Tinbergen was a Dutch economist who contributed to the development of econometrics.
Adolf Windaus
1876–1959
German chemist
Adolf Windaus was a chemist who conducted research on sterols and their relation to vitamins.
Ananda Mahidol
1925–1946
eighth monarch of Siam from the Chakri dynasty as Rama VIII
Ananda Mahidol was the eighth monarch of Siam from the Chakri dynasty.
George Wells Beadle
1903–1989
American geneticist
George Wells Beadle was a geneticist who demonstrated that genes act by regulating definite chemical events.
Iain Banks
1954–2013
Scottish writer
Iain Banks was a Scottish writer known for his work in both contemporary fiction and science fiction.
Victoria Woodhull
1838–1927
American suffragist, editor
Victoria Woodhull was a suffragist who worked as an editor and advocated for women's rights.
Robert Donat
1905–1958
English actor
Robert Donat was an English actor known for his performances in film and on stage.
Adam West
1928–2017
American actor
Adam West was an American actor best known for his portrayal of the title character in the television series Batman.
Ousmane Sembène
1923–2007
Senegalese film director, producer, screenwriter, actor, and author
Ousmane Sembène was a Senegalese filmmaker and writer who produced numerous works exploring post-colonial African society.
Ion Luca Caragiale
1845–1912
Romanian playwright, writer and poet
Ion Luca Caragiale was a Romanian playwright and writer known for his contributions to national literature.
William Carey
1761–1834
English Baptist missionary and Particular Baptist minister
William Carey was a missionary who translated the Bible into multiple languages and worked as an orientalist.
Anna Atkins
1799–1871
English botanist and photographer
Anna Atkins was a botanist who created the first book illustrated with photographic images.
M. F. Husain
1915–2011
Indian artist
M. F. Husain was an Indian artist known for his prolific work in painting.
Edward de Bono
1933–2021
Maltese physician
Edward de Bono was a physician who developed the concept of lateral thinking.
Princess Helena of the United Kingdom
1846–1923
Member of the House of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Augustenburg
Princess Helena of the United Kingdom was a member of the House of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Augustenburg.
Alain Touraine
1925–2023
French sociologist
Alain Touraine was a French sociologist who studied social movements and the development of post-industrial society.
Émile Friant
1863–1932
French painter
Émile Friant was a French painter known for his realistic depictions of everyday life and portraiture.
Claudio Arrau
1903–1991
Chilean pianist
Claudio Arrau was a Chilean pianist recognized for his extensive repertoire and interpretations of classical music.
James Last
1929–2015
German musician
James Last was a German musician and bandleader known for his popular orchestral arrangements.
Gottfried Böhm
1920–2021
German architect
Gottfried Böhm was a German architect known for his work in concrete and his contributions to modern church design.
Lynn Conway
1938–2024
American computer scientist and electrical engineer
Lynn Conway was a computer scientist who pioneered the Mead-Conway VLSI design revolution that transformed the development of modern microchips.
Sly Stone
1943–2025
American musician, singer, guitarist, and record producer
Sly Stone is an American musician who served as a bandleader, singer, and songwriter.
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