Emily Dickinson
1830–1886
American poet
Emily Dickinson was an American poet known for her extensive body of work.
Kazimir Malevich
1878–1935
Russian avant-garde artist of Polish ancestry. Founder of the Suprematist movement
Kazimir Malevich was an artist who founded the Suprematist movement.
Carlos Fuentes
1928–2012
Mexican writer
Carlos Fuentes was a Mexican writer known for his significant contributions to contemporary literature through his novels and essays.
Willis Lamb
1913–2008
American physicist
Willis Lamb was an American physicist who conducted research on the hydrogen spectrum.
Edward Hopper
1882–1967
American realist painter and printmaker
Edward Hopper was an American realist painter known for his depictions of modern life.
Robert Lucas
1937–2023
American economist
Robert Lucas was an American economist who developed the rational expectations theory.
Edmund Phelps
1933–2026
American economist
Edmund Phelps is an American economist known for his work on the relationship between inflation and unemployment.
Paul-Henri-Benjamin d'Estournelles de Constant
1852–1924
French politician
Paul-Henri-Benjamin d'Estournelles de Constant was a French diplomat and politician who advocated for international arbitration and peace.
Alexandru Ioan Cuza
1820–1873
first ruler of the United Principalities of Moldavia and Wallachia
Alexandru Ioan Cuza was the first ruler of the United Principalities of Moldavia and Wallachia.
Edmund Kean
1787–1833
English actor
Edmund Kean was an English actor celebrated for his performances in Shakespearean roles.
Robert Menzies
1894–1978
Australian politician, 12th Prime Minister of Australia
Robert Menzies was an Australian politician who served as the twelfth Prime Minister of Australia.
Inukai Tsuyoshi
1855–1932
Japanese politician and Prime Minister of Japan
Inukai Tsuyoshi was a Japanese politician who served as the Prime Minister of Japan.
June Carter Cash
1929–2003
American singer
June Carter Cash was an American singer who performed as a country musician, songwriter, and actor throughout her career.
Fred Willard
1933–2020
American actor and comedian
Fred Willard was an American actor and comedian known for his work in film and television.
Daniel O'Connell
1775–1847
Irish political leader
Daniel O'Connell was an Irish politician who campaigned for Catholic emancipation and the repeal of the Act of Union.
Venceslau Brás
1868–1966
President of Brazil
Venceslau Brás was a Brazilian politician who served as the President of Brazil.
Jean-Luc Dehaene
1940–2014
Prime Minister of Belgium from 1992 until 1999
Jean-Luc Dehaene was a politician who served as the Prime Minister of Belgium.
Samuel Wanjiru
1986–2011
Kenyan athlete
Samuel Wanjiru was a Kenyan marathon runner who achieved international success in long-distance athletics.
Gottfried Semper
1803–1879
German architect
Gottfried Semper was a German architect known for his influential work in architectural theory and design.
Étienne-Jules Marey
1830–1904
French scientist and chronophotographer
Étienne-Jules Marey was a scientist who pioneered the development of chronophotography to study the movement of humans and animals.
Lionel Robbins, Baron Robbins
1898–1984
British economist
Lionel Robbins was a British economist who served as a prominent academic and public policy advisor.
Jerry Falwell
1933–2007
American evangelical pastor, televangelist, and conservative political commentator
Jerry Falwell was an American evangelical pastor and televangelist who served as a prominent conservative political commentator.
Maximiliano Hernández Martínez
1882–1966
president of El Salvador
Maximiliano Hernández Martínez served as the president of El Salvador.
Elio de Angelis
1958–1986
Italian racing driver
Elio de Angelis was an Italian Formula One driver who also pursued interests as a pianist.
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