Philipp Lenard
1862–1947
German physicist
Philipp Lenard was a physicist who conducted research on cathode rays and the photoelectric effect.
Verner von Heidenstam
1859–1940
Swedish writer
Verner von Heidenstam was a Swedish writer who received the Nobel Prize in Literature.
Clara Schumann
1819–1896
German musician and composer
Clara Schumann was a German pianist and composer who performed and published works throughout her career.
Niki Lauda
1949–2019
Austrian former Formula 1 driver
Niki Lauda was a Formula One driver who competed in international motor racing.
Stephen Jay Gould
1941–2002
American biologist and historian of science
Stephen Jay Gould was an evolutionary biologist who contributed to the study of paleontology and the history of science.
John Richard Hicks
1904–1989
British economist
John Richard Hicks was a British economist known for his contributions to microeconomic theory and the development of the IS-LM model.
George Wendt
1948–2025
American actor
George Wendt was an American actor known for his work in television, film, and on stage.
Paul Ricœur
1913–2005
French philosopher
Paul Ricœur was a French philosopher who explored the intersections of phenomenology, hermeneutics, and ethics.
Ray Manzarek
1939–2013
American keyboardist
Ray Manzarek was an American keyboardist best known as a founding member of the rock band The Doors.
Robin Gibb
1949–2012
British singer
Robin Gibb was a British singer who achieved international recognition as a member of the musical group the Bee Gees.
Trần Đức Lương
1937–2025
Vietnamese politician
Trần Đức Lương was a Vietnamese politician who served as the President of Vietnam.
Stanley Miller
1930–2007
American scientist
Stanley Miller was a biochemist who conducted experiments simulating the conditions of the early Earth to study the origin of life.
Oleg Yankovsky
1944–2009
Soviet and Russian actor
Oleg Yankovsky was an actor who performed in numerous Soviet and Russian films.
Josip Jelačić
1801–1859
Austrian general
Josip Jelačić was an Austrian general who served as a military commander.
Alfred Schütz
1899–1959
American sociologist
Alfred Schütz was a sociologist who integrated phenomenology into the study of social sciences.
Jayant Vishnu Narlikar
1938–2025
Indian astrophysicist and writer
Jayant Vishnu Narlikar is an astrophysicist known for his contributions to cosmology and his work as a science fiction writer.
Barbara Hepworth
1903–1975
English sculptor
Barbara Hepworth was a sculptor known for her contributions to the development of modernism in British art.
Randy Savage
1952–2011
American professional wrestler
Randy Savage was a professional wrestler who also worked as a baseball player and actor.
Max Beerbohm
1872–1956
English writer
Max Beerbohm was an English writer known for his work as an essayist and caricaturist.
Gilda Radner
1946–1989
American actress and comedian
Gilda Radner was an American comedian and actress known for her work on television.
Jon Pertwee
1919–1996
English actor
Jon Pertwee was an English actor best known for his work in television.
Pierre Gamarra
1919–2009
French writer
Pierre Gamarra was a French writer who authored works across multiple genres including prose, poetry, and children's literature.
Karl-Heinz Schnellinger
1939–2024
German footballer
Karl-Heinz Schnellinger was a German association football player.
Virgilio Barco Vargas
1921–1997
President of Colombia
Virgilio Barco Vargas was a politician who served as the President of Colombia.
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