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Chan Tai San Chan Tai San 1920 - 2004 Lama Pai, Choy Lay Fut,other martial arts styles
Farid al-Atrash Farid al-Atrash 1917 - 1974 Singer, composer, and actor
Tony Scott Tony Scott 1944 - 2012 Film director and producer
Alexandru Vaida-Voevod Alexandru Vaida-Voevod 1872 - 1950 Politician
George Calinescu George Calinescu 1899 - 1965 Literary critic, historian, novelist
Henri Matisse Henri Matisse 1869 - 1954 Painter, printmaker, sculptor, draughtsman
Sriwati Masmundari Sriwati Masmundari 1904 - 2005 Topeng dancer and damar kurung painter
Salah al-Din Bitar Salah al-Din Bitar 1912 - 1980 Politician
Junko Tabei Junko Tabei 1939 - 2016 First woman to summit Mount Everest
Patrick White Patrick White 1912 - 1990 Writing novels that explore the human condition
Henriette Bui Quang Chieu Henriette Bui Quang Chieu 1906 - 2012 Medical Doctor
Sean Garland Sean Garland 1934 - 2018 President of the Workers' Party of Ireland
Ayorinde Babayemi Ilori Faboro Ayorinde Babayemi Ilori Faboro 1985 - 2021 Music producer
Juzo Itami Juzo Itami 1933 - 1997 Film director, screenwriter, actor
Dan Barbilian Dan Barbilian 1895 - 1961 Poet and Mathematician
Viktor Chernomyrdin Viktor Chernomyrdin 1938 - 2010 Prime Minister of Russia and founder of Gazprom
Joanna Chmielewska Joanna Chmielewska 1932 - 2013 Novelist and screenwriter
Breno Mello Breno Mello 1931 - 2008 theater and film actor
Jaime Torres Bodet Jaime Torres Bodet 1902 - 1974 Writer, diplomat and educator
Deniz Gezmis Deniz Gezmis 1947 - 1972 Marxist-Leninist revolutionary
Maria Montessori Maria Montessori 1870 - 1952 Physician
Frank Moorhouse Frank Moorhouse 1938 - 2022 Writer and essayist
Jagjit Singh Jagjit Singh 1941 - 2011 Ghazal singer
Abu Khalil Qabbani Abu Khalil Qabbani 1835 - 1902 Founder of the short musical play
Go Soo Jung Go Soo Jung 1995 - 2020 Actress and model
Nasib Arida Nasib Arida 1887 - 1946 Mahjar poet and writer
Huang Zunxian Huang Zunxian 1848 - 1905 Poet and diplomat
Rapee Sagarik Rapee Sagarik 1922 - 2018 Horticulturist, Botanist
Xian Xinghai Xian Xinghai 1905 - 1945 Composer of contemporary classical music
Guangzong Guangzong 1147 - 1200 Emperor of the Song dynasty
Mihail Chemiakin Mihail Chemiakin 1943 - 2023 Painter, stage designer, publisher
Andre Rene Roussimoff Andre Rene Roussimoff 1946 - 1993 Professional wrestler and actor
Leszek Engelking Leszek Engelking 1955 - 2022 poet, short story writer, novelist, translator
Brendan Grace Brendan Grace 1951 - 2019 Comedian and singer
Dinkar D. Patil Dinkar D. Patil 1915 - 2005 Marathi film director,scriptwriter,dialogue writer
Zafar Muhammad Khan Zafar Muhammad Khan 1942 - 1971 Naval captain and commanding officer
Tahia Carioca Tahia Carioca 1915 - 1999 Belly dancer and film actress
Ion Antonescu Ion Antonescu 1882 - 1946 Prime Minister and Conducător of Romania
Arnstein Arneberg Arnstein Arneberg 1882 - 1961 Architect of Oslo City Hall
Funmilayo Olayinka Funmilayo Olayinka 1960 - 2013 Deputy Governor of Ekiti State
Frederik van Pallandt Frederik van Pallandt 1934 - 1994 Singer and actor, part of the duo Nina & Frederik
William Lyon Mackenzie William Lyon Mackenzie 1795 - 1861 Journalist, Politician
Faik Konitza Faik Konitza 1875 - 1942 Writer, journalist, politician
Zhou Tong Zhou Tong 1060 - 1121 Archery teacher of Yue Fei
Gavriil Gorelov Gavriil Gorelov 1880 - 1966 Painter and art teacher
Menahem Saleh Daniel Menahem Saleh Daniel 1846 - 1940 Businessman, landowner, philanthropist
Bertrand Arthur William Russell Bertrand Arthur William Russell 1872 - 1970 Philosopher and founder of analytic philosophy
Antoine Perrenot de Granvelle Antoine Perrenot de Granvelle 1517 - 1586 Minister of the Spanish Habsburgs
Ronald Wilson Reagan Ronald Wilson Reagan 1911 - 2004 40th president of the United States
Alam Lohar Alam Lohar 1928 - 1979 Folk singer and musician
Wieslaw Maniak Wieslaw Maniak 1938 - 1982 Olympic medalist and European champion
Fifi Young Fifi Young 1915 - 1975 Stage and film actress
Hjalmar Johansen Hjalmar Johansen 1867 - 1913 Polar explorer
Ignacy Jan Paderewski Ignacy Jan Paderewski 1860 - 1941 Prime minister and foreign minister of Poland
Ghulam Muhammad Tarzi Ghulam Muhammad Tarzi 1830 - 1900 Poet and Leader
Ismail Abdul Rahman Ismail Abdul Rahman 1915 - 1973 Second Deputy Prime Minister of Malaysia
Oda Nobunaga Oda Nobunaga 1534 - 1582 Warlord and unifier of Japan
Viktor Luferov Viktor Luferov 1945 - 2010 Folk singer-songwriter
Pierre Teilhard de Chardin Pierre Teilhard de Chardin 1881 - 1955 Philosopher and paleontologist
Adebayo Alao Akala Adebayo Alao Akala 1950 - 2022 Governor of Oyo State
Asri Muda Asri Muda 1923 - 1992 President of PAS and Menteri Besar of Kelantan
Shtjefen Gjecovi Shtjefen Gjecovi 1874 - 1929 Priest and folklorist
Qu Bo Qu Bo 1923 - 2002 Writer and novelist
Silvestr Shchedrin Silvestr Shchedrin 1791 - 1830 Russian landscape painter
Emperor Sutoku Emperor Sutoku 1119 - 1164 Emperor of Japan
Maria Esther Bueno Maria Esther Bueno 1939 - 2018 Professional tennis player
Julio Pomar Julio Pomar 1926 - 2018 Neo-realist and neo-expressionist painter
Gunther Behnisch Gunther Behnisch 1922 - 2010 Architect of Olympic Park in Munich
Jose Marcio Ayres Jose Marcio Ayres 1954 - 2003 Primatologist and conservationist
Tran Trong Kim Tran Trong Kim 1883 - 1953 Prime Minister
Tony Momoh Tony Momoh 1939 - 2021 Minister of Information and Culture
Dimitrie Anghel Dimitrie Anghel 1872 - 1914 Poet
Srecko Kosovel Srecko Kosovel 1904 - 1926 Poet
Paul Gregory Green Paul Gregory Green 1973 - 2022 Rugby league player and coach
Eduardo Galvao Eduardo Galvao 1962 - 2020 TV and theater actor
Nitya Pibulsonggram Nitya Pibulsonggram 1941 - 2014 Diplomat and Politician
Galileo Galilei Galileo Galilei 1564 - 1642
Jung Jae-sung Jung Jae-sung 1982 - 2018 Badminton player
Marie Henriques Marie Henriques 1866 - 1944 Social realist painter
Yosef Hayyim Yosef Hayyim 1834 - 1909 Halakhic authority and master of mysticism
Tuanku Sir Syed Harun Putra ibni Almarhum Tuanku Sir Syed Harun Putra ibni Almarhum 1920 - 2000 Raja of Perlis and Yang di-Pertuan Agong
Cleopatra III Cleopatra III -160 - -101 Queen of Egypt and co-regent with her mother
Maria Enriqueta Camarillo Maria Enriqueta Camarillo 1872 - 1968 Poet, novelist, translator, educator
Alejandro Galindo Alejandro Galindo 1906 - 1999 Film director and screenwriter
Helen McCrory Helen McCrory 1968 - 2021 Member of Peaky Blinders and Harry Potter films
Akram Shammaa Akram Shammaa 1930 - 2012 Prince of Zengid dynasty, opposition leader
Jack Absalom Jack Absalom 1927 - 2019 Painter, author, adventurer
Karl Lagerfeld Karl Lagerfeld 1933 - 2019 Creative director of Chanel and Fendi
Gopalasamudram Narayanan Ramachandran Gopalasamudram Narayanan Ramachandran 1922 - 2001 physicist and biophysicist
Candido Portinari Candido Portinari 1903 - 1962 Painter and muralist
Sejong the Great Sejong the Great 1397 - 1450 King of Joseon, inventor of Hangul
Harichand Megha Dalaya Harichand Megha Dalaya 1921 - 2004 Inventor of spray-drying buffalo milk
Netrnoi Sor Vorasingh Netrnoi Sor Vorasingh 1959 - 1982 Professional Boxer
Dolores Del Rio Dolores Del Rio 1904 - 1983 Hollywood and Mexican cinema star
Arthur Boyd Arthur Boyd 1920 - 1999 Painter and art teacher
Christodoulos Paraskevaidis Christodoulos Paraskevaidis 1939 - 2008 Archbishop of Athens and All Greece
Leon Petrazycki Leon Petrazycki 1867 - 1931 Legal scholar
Ignatius Zakka I Ignatius Zakka I 1933 - 2014 Patriarch of Antioch and head
Zbigniew Namyslowski Zbigniew Namyslowski 1939 - 2022 Jazz saxophonist, composer and arranger
Jose Luis Saenz de Heredia Jose Luis Saenz de Heredia 1911 - 1992 Film director, documentary maker, producer, actor
Carlos Enrique Taboada Carlos Enrique Taboada 1929 - 1997 Horror and suspense films
Andrei Muresanu Andrei Muresanu 1816 - 1863 Poet and Revolutionary
Hu Zaobin Hu Zaobin 1897 - 1942 Painter of the Yangzhou school
Nikolai Chekhov Nikolai Chekhov 1858 - 1889 Painting portraits , illustrating Anton's stories
Catherine Parr Catherine Parr 1512 - 1548 Queen consort of England and Ireland
Laurenz Janscha Laurenz Janscha 1749 - 1812 landscape painter and engraver
Augusto Perez Aranibar Augusto Perez Aranibar 1858 - 1948 Physician
Pedro Orrente Pedro Orrente 1580 - 1645 Painter of the early Baroque period
Takeda Shingen Takeda Shingen 1521 - 1573 Feudal lord and military leader
Saengchai Sunthornwat Saengchai Sunthornwat 1943 - 1996 Director of MCOT
Ngo Vinh Long Ngo Vinh Long 1944 - 2022 Historian
Puyi Puyi 1906 - 1967 last emperor ,and puppet ruler of Manchukuo
Haydar al Sadr Haydar al Sadr 1891 - 1937 Islamic scholar and astronomer
Faiz Ahmad Faiz Faiz Ahmad Faiz 1911 - 1984 Poet and journalist
Tomasz Arciszewski Tomasz Arciszewski 1877 - 1955 Prime Minister of Poland in exile
Dinu Lipatti Dinu Lipatti 1917 - 1950 Pianist, Composer
Rendra Karno Rendra Karno 1920 - 1985 Stage and film actor
Caroline Herschel Caroline Herschel 1750 - 1848 Astronomer and comet discoverer
Osman II Osman II 1604 - 1622 Sultan of the Ottoman Empire
Leonardo Villar Leonardo Villar 1923 - 2020 Actor, director
Jan Kowalewski Jan Kowalewski 1892 - 1965 Cryptologist and intelligence officer
Albert Finney Albert Finney 1936 - 2019 Actor of stage and screen
Fatmawati Fatmawati 1923 - 1980 Sewing the first flag of Indonesia
Mohammed Taki Mehdi Mohammed Taki Mehdi 1928 - 1998 Activist, writer, pro-Palestinian leader
Ho Chi Minh Ho Chi Minh 1890 - 1969 President
Ivan Tavcar Ivan Tavcar 1851 - 1923 Writer, Politician
Magnus Poulsson Magnus Poulsson 1881 - 1958 Architect
Hijab Imtiaz Ali Hijab Imtiaz Ali 1908 - 1999 Writer, editor, pilot
Antoinette Waroh Antoinette Waroh 1901 - 1991 Parliament member of East Indonesia
Le Minh Dao Le Minh Dao 1933 - 2020 Military General
Flavio Migliaccio Flavio Migliaccio 1934 - 2020 TV and theater pioneer
Carl Orff Carl Orff 1895 - 1982 Composer and music educator
Baris Manco Baris Manco 1943 - 1999 Rock musician, singer, composer, actor
Martin Niemoller Martin Niemoller 1892 - 1984 Anti-Nazi activist
Fu Ssu nien Fu Ssu nien 1896 - 1950 Historian, linguist, writer
Friedrich Ebert Friedrich Ebert 1871 - 1925 Leader of the Social Democratic Party of Germany
Nikolay Muravyov Amursky Nikolay Muravyov Amursky 1809 - 1881 General admiral
Don Raimundo Don Raimundo 1090 - 1152 Archbishop of Toledo and patron of the Toledan
Fakhruddin Ebrahim Fakhruddin Ebrahim 1928 - 2020 Chief Election Commissioner of Pakistan
Clodovil Hernandes Clodovil Hernandes 1937 - 2009 Fashion designer, TV presenter, politician
Afra Bukhari Afra Bukhari 1938 - 2022 Writer, columnist and journalist
Ramesses III Ramesses III -1217 - -1155 Pharaoh of the 20th dynasty
Chino Rodriguez Chino Rodriguez 1954 - 2020 Pianist of contemporary classical music
Deven Verma Deven Verma 1937 - 2014 Actor, director and producer of Hindi cinema
Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz 1646 - 1716 Philosopher and mathematician
Defne Joy Foster Defne Joy Foster 1975 - 2011 Actress, presenter, VJ
Narisara Nuwattiwong Narisara Nuwattiwong 1863 - 1947 Minister, General, Scholar
Jill Bennett Jill Bennett 1931 - 1990 Actress
Zeng Baosun Zeng Baosun 1893 - 1978 Feminist and historian
Eduard Caudella Eduard Caudella 1841 - 1924 Composer
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  • 1. Hakim Abolghasem Ferdowsi

    Died: 1020 A.D
    Slogan: I suffered during these thirty years, but I have revived the Iranians with my poetry.

    Hakim Abolghasem Ferdowsi was born in 940 CE in a village near Tus, in the Khorasan region of Iran, which was then under the rule of the Samanid dynasty. He belonged to a wealthy family of dehqans, who were Iranian aristocrats and landowners that had preserved their status and culture after the Arab conquest of Iran in the 7th century. Ferdowsi was educated in Persian literature and history, as well as Arabic language and sciences. He married a woman from his own class and had a daughter with her. He devoted most of his adult life to composing his masterpiece, the Shahnameh (The Book of Kings), which is the national epic of Iran and one of the longest poems ever written by a single author. The Shahnameh is based on a prose work of the same name that was compiled in Ferdowsi's youth, which in turn was a translation of a Pahlavi (Middle Persian) work called Khvatay-namak, a history of the kings of Iran from mythical times to the Sassanid dynasty. Ferdowsi also added material from oral traditions, legends, and other sources to his poem, which covers more than 50,000 couplets and spans thousands of years of Iranian history and culture. Ferdowsi composed his poem for the Samanid princes of Khorasan, who were patrons of Persian literature and culture. However, during his lifetime, the Samanid dynasty was overthrown by the Ghaznavid Turks, who were less interested in Ferdowsi's work. Ferdowsi faced many hardships and disappointments in his life, such as the death of his son at a young age, the loss of his patrons and friends, the invasion of his homeland by foreign powers, and the neglect and betrayal of the rulers who commissioned his poem. He died in 1020 CE in Tus, in poverty and bitterness, but also with confidence in his lasting fame. He was buried in his own garden, but later a mausoleum was built over his grave by a Ghaznavid governor. His tomb became a revered site and a symbol of Iranian identity and pride. Ferdowsi is widely regarded as one of the greatest poets in world literature and one of the most influential figures in Iranian history and culture. His Shahnameh is a source of inspiration and identity for Iranians and other Persian-speaking peoples. It is also a valuable document of ancient Iranian myths, legends, history, language, religion, art, and values. Ferdowsi's style is characterized by its epic grandeur, lyrical beauty, moral wisdom, historical accuracy, and cultural richness. He is celebrated as a national hero and a guardian of Persian heritage by Iranians and other admirers around the world.

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  • 2. Vo Nguyen Giap

    Died: 2013 A.D
    Slogan: The people's army, the people's war.

    Võ Nguyên Giáp was a Vietnamese general and revolutionary leader who played a crucial role in the Viet Minh's victory over the French at Dien Bien Phu, which marked the end of French colonialism in Southeast Asia. He was also instrumental in the North Vietnamese victory over South Vietnam and the United States. Giáp was known for his strategic military tactics and his ability to inspire his troops. Despite facing personal tragedies, including the loss of his wife and sister-in-law to the French Sûreté, he remained committed to the cause of Vietnamese independence.

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  • 3. Coco Chanel

    Died: 1971 A.D
    Slogan: A girl should be two things: classy and fabulous.

    Coco Chanel was a French fashion designer and businesswoman who revolutionized the style and aesthetics of women's clothing in the 20th century. She was born in a poorhouse in Saumur, France, and raised by nuns after her mother's death. She learned to sew at a young age and started her career as a milliner. She opened her first shop in Paris in 1910, selling hats and later expanding to clothing. She introduced simple, elegant, and comfortable designs that contrasted with the corseted and elaborate fashion of the time. She popularized the use of jersey fabric, tweed, and black color in women's clothing. She also created iconic accessories such as the quilted purse, costume jewelry, and the interlocked-CC monogram. She launched her first perfume, Chanel No. 5, in 1921, which became one of the most famous fragrances in the world. She also designed costumes for theater and cinema, collaborating with artists such as Pablo Picasso, Igor Stravinsky, and Jean Cocteau. She closed her fashion house during World War II and faced controversy for her involvement with a German officer. She returned to fashion in 1954, at the age of 71, and continued to create influential collections until her death in 1971. She is widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in fashion history and a symbol of modern, liberated, and independent womanhood.

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  • 4. Miyamoto Musashi

    Died: 1645 A.D
    Slogan: The way is in training.

    Miyamoto Musashi was a legendary Japanese swordsman, philosopher, strategist, writer, and rōnin. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest swordsmen in history, as well as a master of various arts and crafts. He lived during the late Sengoku and early Edo periods, a time of social and political turmoil in Japan. He spent most of his life wandering across the country, challenging and defeating numerous opponents in duels, honing his skills and developing his own style of swordsmanship. He also participated in several wars and battles, serving different lords and factions. He was never defeated in any of his 61 recorded duels, some of which were against multiple adversaries or renowned masters. Musashi's most famous duel was against Sasaki Kojirō, another prominent swordsman, in 1612. The duel took place on the island of Funajima, near Kokura. Musashi arrived late, and used a wooden sword that he carved from an oar on his way to the island. He struck Kojirō on the head with a single blow, killing him instantly. Musashi then swiftly left the island, without waiting for the formalities. This duel has been dramatized and fictionalized in many works of literature, art, and film. Musashi was also a prolific writer and a keen observer of nature and human behavior. He wrote several works on martial arts, strategy, and philosophy, most notably The Book of Five Rings (Go Rin No Sho), a treatise on the principles and practice of his Niten Ichi-ryū (Two Heavens as One) style of swordsmanship, which employs both the long and the short sword simultaneously. The book is divided into five chapters, each corresponding to one of the five elements: Earth, Water, Fire, Wind, and Void. It contains practical advice on tactics, techniques, and training, as well as metaphysical and ethical insights on the way of the warrior and the nature of reality. The book is considered a classic of military strategy and has influenced various fields and disciplines, such as business, politics, sports, and psychology. Musashi was also a talented artist and a versatile craftsman. He created many paintings, calligraphies, sculptures, and metalworks, often incorporating Zen and Buddhist motifs. He was especially skilled in painting birds and animals, using a minimalist and dynamic style. Some of his artworks are designated as national treasures or important cultural properties in Japan. He also designed and supervised the construction of the Akashi Castle in 1617, and the reconstruction of the Kumamoto Castle in 1637. Musashi spent his last years as a hermit in a cave called Reigandō, near Kumamoto. He continued to practice and refine his art, as well as to meditate and write. He died in 1645, at the age of 60 or 61, of what is believed to be thoracic cancer. He died peacefully, after completing his final work, The Path of Aloneness (Dokkōdō), a collection of 21 precepts on self-discipline and personal conduct. He was buried at the Musashizuka Park, where a memorial and a statue were erected in his honor. He is revered as a national hero and a cultural icon in Japan, and his legacy lives on in many forms of popular culture around the world.

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  • 5. Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah

    Died: 2001 A.D
    Slogan: The people are the source of my strength

    Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah was the eldest son of Sultan Hisamuddin Alam Shah Al-Haj and Tengku Ampuan Jemaah. He received his early education at the Pengkalan Batu Malay School in Klang and the Malay College Kuala Kangsar. He then studied at the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London for two years. He served with the Civil Service Department as a Trainee Officer with the Selangor Survey Department and later as an Inspector of Schools. He also attended a short-term course at the Malay Military Troop in Port Dickson and was commissioned with the Queen Commission in the rank of captain. He was later promoted to the rank of major. He was appointed as the Tengku Laksamana of Selangor in 1946 and as the Raja Muda (Crown Prince) of Selangor in 1950. He became the Sultan of Selangor on 3 September 1960 after the death of his father. He was known for his modernization efforts in Selangor, such as improving the infrastructure, education, health, and agriculture sectors. He also signed the cession of Kuala Lumpur from Selangor to the Federal Government to form a Federal Territory on 1 February 1974. He was elected as the 11th Yang di-Pertuan Agong of Malaysia on 26 April 1999 and served until his death on 21 November 2001. He died of a heart attack at the Gleneagles Kuala Lumpur and was buried at the Royal Mausoleum in Klang. He was succeeded by his son, Sharafuddin, as the Sultan of Selangor and by Sirajuddin, the Sultan of Perlis, as the Yang di-Pertuan Agong. He was known for his humility, generosity, and compassion. He was also an avid sportsman and patron of various sports associations. He was awarded numerous honours and titles, both locally and internationally, for his contributions and services.

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  • 6. Juan Martin Diez

    Died: 1825 A.D
    Slogan: I will die as I have lived: defending my country and my ideas.

    Juan Martín Díez was born in a peasant family in Castrillo de Duero, Valladolid, Spain on September 5, 1775. He had a passion for military affairs since his childhood and participated in the War of the Pyrenees against France when he was 18. He married María Antonia Santos Platero in 1796 and settled in Fuentecén, Burgos, where he worked as a farmer until the French invasion of Spain in 1808. He then organized a group of guerrillas composed of his friends and relatives to fight against the invaders. He earned the nickname El Empecinado (the Undaunted) for his courage and persistence. He fought in many battles and skirmishes along the Duero river basin and other provinces, harassing and defeating the French troops with his superior knowledge of the terrain and his unconventional tactics. He was promoted to the rank of captain in 1809 and later to brigadier general in 1812. He also collaborated with the regular Spanish army and the British allies led by Wellington. He was a supporter of the liberal Constitution of 1812 and opposed the absolutist monarchy of Ferdinand VII, who abolished the constitution after his restoration in 1814. He joined the liberal uprising of 1820 and defended the constitutional regime against the royalist forces. He was captured by the royalists in 1823 and imprisoned in Pamplona. He was later transferred to Roa de Duero, where he was sentenced to death by hanging on August 20, 1825. He died with dignity and courage, refusing to ask for pardon or mercy. His body was buried in Burgos cemetery. He is regarded as one of the most prominent figures of the Spanish War of Independence and a hero of liberalism. His life inspired many writers, artists, and historians. His name is honored in many streets, squares, monuments, and institutions throughout Spain. His legacy lives on in the Spanish people's struggle for freedom and democracy.

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  • 7. Ahmadu Bello

    Died: 1966 A.D
    Slogan: Work and worship

    Ahmadu Bello was a conservative Nigerian statesman who masterminded Northern Nigeria through the independence of Nigeria in 1960 and served as its first and only premier from 1954 until his assassination in 1966. He was also the leader of the Northern People's Congress, the ruling party at the time consisting of the Hausa–Fulani elite. He had previously been elected into the regional legislature and later became a government minister. A member of the Sokoto Caliphate dynasty, he made attempts at becoming Sultan of Sokoto before later joining politics. He was a descendant of Uthman dan Fodio, the founder of the Sokoto Caliphate, and a grandson of Sultan Atiku na Raba. He received Islamic education at home, where he learnt the Qur'an, Islamic jurisprudence and the traditions of Muhammad. He later attended Sokoto Provincial School and the Katsina Training College (now Barewa College). During his school days, he was known as Ahmadu Rabah. He finished school in 1931 and subsequently became the English teacher in Sokoto Middle School. In 1934, Bello was made the District Head of Rabah by Sultan Hassan dan Mu'azu, succeeding his brother. In 1938, he was promoted to the position of Divisional Head of Gusau and became a member of the Sultan's council. In 1938, at the age of just 28, he made attempts to become the Sultan of Sokoto but was not successful, losing to Sir Siddiq Abubakar III who reigned for 50 years until his death in 1988. The new Sultan immediately made Sir Ahmadu Bello the Sardauna (Crown Prince) of Sokoto, a chieftaincy title, and promoted him to the Sokoto Native Authority Council. These titles automatically made him the Chief Political Adviser to the Sultan. Later, he was put in charge of the Sokoto Province to oversee 47 districts and by 1944, he was back at the Sultan's Palace to work as the Chief Secretary of the State Native Administration. He entered politics in 1949 as a member of the Northern House of Assembly and a representative of the Sokoto Native Authority. In 1951, he was elected to the House of Representatives in Lagos as a member of the Northern People's Congress (NPC), a party that he helped to form. He became the first Premier of Northern Nigeria in 1954. He was a strong advocate of the modernization and unity of Northern Nigeria, and he opposed the secessionist agenda of some southern politicians. He worked to improve the education, health, agriculture, and infrastructure of the region. He also supported the establishment of the Ahmadu Bello University in Zaria, the second largest university in Africa. He was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II in 1959. He was assassinated on 15 January 1966 in a military coup led by Major Chukwuma Kaduna Nzeogwu, an Igbo officer. He died alongside his wife, Hafsatu, and his aide, Ahmed Ben Musa. He was buried in Sokoto, and his tomb is a national monument. He is widely revered in Northern Nigeria as a visionary leader and a symbol of the region's identity and history.

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  • 8. Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan

    Died: 2004 A.D
    Slogan:

    Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan(born 1918, Abu Dhabi — died November 2, 2004) Known as the Father of the Nation for his role in forming the United Arab Emirates, the late H. H. Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan was the first President of the UAE. He served this position since the formation of the UAE on 2 December 1971 until he passed away in 2004. He also served as the Ruler of the emirate of Abu Dhabi from 1966 to 2004. Born in the city of Al Ain, Sheikh Zayed was the youngest of the four sons of H. H. Sheikh Sultan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler of Abu Dhabi from 1922 to 1926. Sheikh Zayed was a good listener and an unbiased dispute mediator. He was also renowned for his patience, vision and wisdom; qualities that earned him the title of ‘the wise man of the Arabs’. He ensured that all UAE citizens are instrumental to the nation's collective success. His vision led the UAE to be the GCC’s second biggest economy after KSA, the third largest in the Middle East and according to many prestigious international reports, the most important financial and economic centre in the region.

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  • 9. Guangzong

    Died: 1200 A.D
    Slogan: To inherit the auspiciousness

    Guangzong was the 12th emperor of the Song dynasty of China and the third emperor of the Southern Song dynasty. He was the third son of his predecessor, Emperor Xiaozong. His mother was Emperor Xiaozong's first wife, Lady Guo, who was posthumously honoured as "Empress Chengmu". His reign was relatively peaceful, but his lack of filial piety eventually made officials replace him with his son Emperor Ningzong. Guangzong suffered from bipolar disorder or severe neurosis since his childhood, but he was reportedly filial to his father. He was crowned as the heir apparent in 1168 and succeeded his father in 1189. He named his reign "Shaoxi", meaning "to inherit the auspiciousness". He also renamed the city of Chongqing, meaning "double celebration", to commemorate his coronation and his father's abdication. Guangzong was influenced by his wife Empress Li Fengniang, who became notorious in Chinese history for being ruthless and shrewd, and for ruling the state through her husband, who became known as a "henpecked weakling" dominated by his wife. Guangzong neglected his duties and indulged in drinking and pleasure. He also listened to some treacherous officials and dismissed the popular military leader Xin Qiji. He alienated his father and even refused to perform state funeral rites when the retired emperor died, which shocked the court. In 1194, Guangzong fell ill and became mentally unstable. He was unable to handle state affairs and was controlled by Empress Li and her brother Li Sheng. The court officials were dissatisfied with the situation and plotted to depose Guangzong. In 1195, they forced Guangzong to abdicate in favor of his eldest son Zhao Kuo, who became Emperor Ningzong. Guangzong was given the title of "Retired Emperor" and lived in seclusion until his death in 1200. He was buried in Yongchong Mausoleum in present-day Shaoxing, Zhejiang.

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  • 10. Stephen the Great

    Died: 1504 A.D
    Slogan: Faithful to God and my people

    Stephen III, known as Stephen the Great, was the Voivode of Moldavia from 1457 to 1504. He is celebrated for strengthening Moldavia's statehood and maintaining its independence against the ambitions of Hungary, Poland, and the Ottoman Empire. He was victorious in thirty-four of his thirty-six battles and was one of the first to win a decisive victory over the Ottomans at the Battle of Vaslui. His reign is marked by numerous military campaigns and the construction of many churches, earning him the title 'Athleta Christi' by Pope Sixtus IV.

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