Nicholas I of Russia
1796–1855
The 11th Emperor of Russia, 1825–1855 (lived 1796-1855)
Nicholas I of Russia was an Emperor of Russia who served as the country's ruler.
D. H. Lawrence
1885–1930
English writer and poet
D. H. Lawrence was an English writer and poet known for his novels, poetry, and literary criticism.
Philip K. Dick
1928–1982
American science fiction author
Philip K. Dick was an American science fiction author known for his novels and short stories.
Francis II, Holy Roman Emperor
1768–1835
also known as Francis I, Emperor of Austria
Francis II, Holy Roman Emperor, served as the head of state for both the Holy Roman Empire and the Austrian Empire.
Howard Carter
1874–1939
British egyptologist
Howard Carter was an Egyptologist who discovered the tomb of Tutankhamun in the Valley of the Kings.
Berthe Morisot
1841–1895
French painter
Berthe Morisot was a French painter who was a central figure in the Impressionist movement.
Serge Gainsbourg
1928–1991
French singer, songwriter, composer, writer, actor and director
Serge Gainsbourg was a French musician and composer known for his influential work as a chansonnier.
Heinrich Wilhelm Olbers
1758–1840
German physician and astronomer
Heinrich Wilhelm Olbers was an astronomer who discovered the asteroids Pallas and Vesta.
Sarojini Naidu
1879–1949
Indian poet, politician, governor of the United Provinces of Agra and Oudh from1947 to 1949
Sarojini Naidu was a poet and politician who served as the governor of the United Provinces of Agra and Oudh.
Elisabeth of Wied
1843–1916
German writer; queen consort of Romania as the wife of King Carol I
Elisabeth of Wied was a writer who served as the queen consort of Romania through her marriage to King Carol I.
João Bernardo Vieira
1939–2009
President of Guinea-Bissau
João Bernardo Vieira served as the President of Guinea-Bissau.
Mercedes McCambridge
1916–2004
American actress
Mercedes McCambridge was an American actor who performed in film, television, and stage productions.
Randolph Scott
1898–1987
American actor
Randolph Scott was an American actor known for his roles in Western films.
Dusty Springfield
1939–1999
British singer
Dusty Springfield was a British singer known for her career as a recording artist.
Sandy Dennis
1937–1992
American actress
Sandy Dennis was an American actress who performed in film, television, and stage productions.
Berta Cáceres
1971–2016
Honduran environmental activist
Berta Cáceres was a Honduran environmental activist who campaigned for the protection of indigenous lands and natural resources.
Emily Carr
1871–1945
Canadian painter and writer
Emily Carr was a Canadian painter and writer known for her depictions of the landscapes and Indigenous cultures of the Pacific Northwest.
Elizabeth Magie
1866–1948
American board game designer
Elizabeth Magie was an American game designer who created The Landlord's Game.
Shahbaz Bhatti
1968–2011
Minister for Minorities Affairs, Pakistan
Shahbaz Bhatti was a Pakistani politician who served as the Minister for Minorities Affairs.
Princess Victoria Melita of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha
1876–1936
Grand Duchess of Russia
Princess Victoria Melita of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha was an aristocrat who served as a Grand Duchess of Russia.
Sofiko Chiaureli
1937–2008
Soviet and Georgian actress
Sofiko Chiaureli was a Georgian actress known for her extensive work in Soviet and Georgian cinema.
Prince Jules de Polignac, 3rd Duke of Polignac
1780–1847
French politician
Prince Jules de Polignac, 3rd Duke of Polignac was a French politician who served as a diplomat.
Billy Herrington
1969–2018
American pornographic actor
Billy Herrington was an American pornographic actor who also worked as a bodybuilder and model.
Bunny Wailer
1947–2021
Jamaican reggae singer, songwriter and percussionist
Bunny Wailer was a Jamaican reggae singer who performed as a founding member of the Wailers.
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