Gustave Flaubert
1821–1880
French novelist
Gustave Flaubert was a French novelist known for his literary works.
John Stuart Mill
1806–1873
British philosopher and political economist
John Stuart Mill was a philosopher and political economist who contributed significantly to the development of liberal thought and social reform.
Paul Gauguin
1848–1903
French painter and printmaker
Paul Gauguin was a French painter known for his experimental use of color and his influence on the development of modern art.
Robert A. Heinlein
1907–1988
American author and aeronautical engineer
Robert A. Heinlein was an American author and aeronautical engineer who wrote science fiction.
Oswald Spengler
1880–1936
German historian and philosopher
Oswald Spengler was a German philosopher who authored a cyclical theory of history.
Teresa Teng
1953–1995
Taiwanese ROC singer
Teresa Teng was a Taiwanese singer who gained widespread popularity throughout East Asia.
Helena Blavatsky
1831–1891
Russian occult writer
Helena Blavatsky was an occult writer who co-founded the Theosophical Society.
Talcott Parsons
1902–1979
American sociologist (1902 – 1979)
Talcott Parsons was an American sociologist known for developing the structural functionalism theory.
Eadweard Muybridge
1830–1904
English-American photographer
Eadweard Muybridge was a photographer known for his pioneering work in photographic studies of motion.
Festus Mogae
1939–2026
President of Botswana from 1998 to 2008
Festus Mogae was a politician who served as the President of Botswana.
Jules Dumont d'Urville
1790–1842
French Navy officer and explorer
Jules Dumont d'Urville was a French Navy officer and explorer who led expeditions to the Pacific and Antarctica.
Maurice Sendak
1928–2012
American illustrator and writer of children's books
Maurice Sendak was an American illustrator and writer who created numerous children's books.
Gilles Villeneuve
1950–1982
Canadian racing driver
Gilles Villeneuve was a Canadian Formula One driver who competed in professional motor racing.
Dirk Bogarde
1921–1999
British actor
Dirk Bogarde was a British actor who appeared in numerous films throughout his career.
George Peppard
1928–1994
American actor
George Peppard was an American actor known for his roles in film and television.
John Fante
1909–1983
1909–1983; American novelist, short story writer and screenwriter of Italian descent
John Fante was an American novelist who wrote short stories and screenplays.
Theodore Sturgeon
1918–1985
American speculative fiction writer
Theodore Sturgeon was an American speculative fiction writer known for his contributions to the science fiction genre.
Fred Ward
1942–2022
American actor
Fred Ward was an American actor known for his roles in various film and television productions.
Avery Brundage
1887–1975
president of the International Olympic Committee from 1952 to 1972
Avery Brundage served as the president of the International Olympic Committee.
Rita Lee
1947–2023
Brazilian singer, songwriter, author, actress and television host
Rita Lee was a Brazilian singer who gained prominence as a songwriter, author, actress, and television host.
Vera Zasulich
1849–1919
Russian revolutionary, editor
Vera Zasulich was a Russian revolutionary and editor who participated in the development of the socialist movement.
Luigi Nono
1924–1990
Italian composer
Luigi Nono was an Italian composer known for his contributions to contemporary classical music and electronic compositions.
Ethel Smyth
1858–1944
English composer and suffragette
Ethel Smyth was a composer and suffragette who wrote music and advocated for women's rights.
William Fox
1879–1952
Hungarian-American film producer
William Fox was a Hungarian-American film producer who founded the Fox Film Corporation.
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