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Juan Marse Juan Marse 1933 - 2020 Novelist, journalist and screenwriter
Duong Quynh Hoa Duong Quynh Hoa 1930 - 2006 Health Minister
Sean O Cionnaith Sean O Cionnaith 1938 - 2003 Socialist republican politician
Nikolai Grinko Nikolai Grinko 1920 - 1989 Actor
Amanat Ali Khan Amanat Ali Khan 1922 - 1974 Classical vocalist and ghazal singer
Hafez al-Assad Hafez al-Assad 1930 - 2000 President of Syria, Commander of Syrian Air Force
Oswaldo Aranha Oswaldo Aranha 1894 - 1960 Minister of Foreign Affairs
Einar Gerhardsen Einar Gerhardsen 1897 - 1987 Prime Minister of Norway
J. R. R. Tolkien J. R. R. Tolkien 1892 - 1973 Author of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings
Anwar Shaul Anwar Shaul 1904 - 1977 Poet and activist for Iraqi independence
Laila Shahzada Laila Shahzada 1926 - 1994 Painter and modernist
Empress Gi Empress Gi 1315 - 1369 Empress consort of the Yuan dynasty
Luisa Todi Luisa Todi 1753 - 1833 Mezzo-soprano opera singer
Idham Chalid Idham Chalid 1908 - 1981 Islamic scholar, philosopher, novelist, lecturer
Jean de Labadie Jean de Labadie 1610 - 1674 Founder of the Labadists
Hugo Pesce Hugo Pesce 1900 - 1969 Physician
Nayyara Noor Nayyara Noor 1950 - 2022 Ghazal singer
Gordon Andrews Gordon Andrews 1914 - 2001 Graphic designer and industrial designer
Osamu Tezuka Osamu Tezuka 1928 - 1989 Manga artist, cartoonist, animator
Feodor Tolstoy Feodor Tolstoy 1782 - 1846 Adventurer and duelist
Aasta Hansteen Aasta Hansteen 1824 - 1908 Painter, writer, and early feminist
J. Paul Getty J. Paul Getty 1892 - 1976 Businessman
Gunter Meisner Gunter Meisner 1926 - 1994 Character actor
General Muhammad Zia ul Haq General Muhammad Zia ul Haq 1924 - 1988 Sixth President and Chief Martial Law
Ion C. Massim Ion C. Massim 1825 - 1877 linguist
Ion Mihalache Ion Mihalache 1882 - 1963 Politician
John Cornelius O'Callaghan John Cornelius O'Callaghan 1805 - 1883 Historian and journalist
Marius Constant Marius Constant 1925 - 2004 Composer, Conductor
Alfred Dreyfus Alfred Dreyfus 1859 - 1935 Artillery officer
Herbert Edward Badham Herbert Edward Badham 1899 - 1961 Realist painter and art teacher
Henry IV of England Henry IV of England 1367 - 1413 King of England and Lord of Ireland
Raphael I Bidawid Raphael I Bidawid 1922 - 2003 Patriarch of Babylon of the Chaldeans
Sir John Joseph Caldwell Abbott Sir John Joseph Caldwell Abbott 1821 - 1893 He was the first Canadian born prime minister
Graciliano Ramos Graciliano Ramos 1892 - 1953 Novelist and short story writer
Leopold Mozart Leopold Mozart 1719 - 1787 Music teacher and composer
Srifa Mahawan Srifa Mahawan 1930 - 2013 Writer, National Artist
Kido Takayoshi Kido Takayoshi 1833 - 1877 One of the leaders of the Meiji Restoration
Erik Homburger Erikson Erik Homburger Erikson 1902 - 1994 Psychosocial development theory
Michael Gambon Michael Gambon 1940 - 2023 Stage and screen actor
Lo Hsiang lin Lo Hsiang lin 1906 - 1978 Historian and educator
Constantin Prezan Constantin Prezan 1861 - 1943 Military Officer
Edith Gonzalez Edith Gonzalez 1964 - 2019 Telenovela star
Chen Yuan Chen Yuan 1880 - 1971 Religious history, Yuan Dynasty history
Fateh Khan Barakzai Fateh Khan Barakzai 1777 - 1818 Wazir of the Durrani Empire Shah Durrani
Paul Celan Paul Celan 1920 - 1970 Poet
Erik Paaske Erik Paaske 1933 - 1992 Actor and singer
Mustafa al-Siba'i Mustafa al-Siba'i 1915 - 1964 leader of the Muslim Brotherhood
Georges-Hilaire Dupont Georges-Hilaire Dupont 1919 - 2020 Bishop of Pala in Chad
Helena Rojo Helena Rojo 1944 - 2024 Telenovela star
Jawad Saleem Jawad Saleem 1919 - 1961 Director of Iraq National Museum
Rudyard Kipling Rudyard Kipling 1865 - 1936 Writer and poet, author of The Jungle Book and Kim
Roy James Cameron Roy James Cameron 1923 - 2006 Statistician and diplomat
Haidar Haidar Haidar Haidar 1936 - 2023 Writer and novelist
Hayato Ikeda Hayato Ikeda 1899 - 1965 Prime minister of Japan
Ahmad Mallah, Haji Ahmad Mallah, Haji 1877 - 1969 Poet and translator of the Quran
Leon Bakst Leon Bakst 1866 - 1924 Scene and costume design for the Ballets Russes
Pablo Casals Pablo Casals 1876 - 1973 Cellist, composer, conductor
Michael Joseph Jackson Michael Joseph Jackson 1958 - 2009 Singer songwriter dancer
Jerzy Kosinski Jerzy Kosinski 1933 - 1991 Novelist and two-time president
Mogens Ballin Mogens Ballin 1871 - 1914 Painter and metalworker
Frank Whittle Frank Whittle 1907 - 1996 Inventor and pioneer of the jet engine
Ernest I, Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha Ernest I, Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha 1784 - 1844 Monarch and reformer
Rainer Werner Fassbinder Rainer Werner Fassbinder 1945 - 1982 Director, actor, and dramatist
Khairy Alzahaby Khairy Alzahaby 1946 - 2022 Novelist, thinker, historian, columnist
Jacobus Gallus Jacobus Gallus 1550 - 1591 composer
Burt Freeman Bacharach Burt Freeman Bacharach 1928 - 2023 Composer Songwriter Singer Pianist producer
Benjamin Ipavec Benjamin Ipavec 1829 - 1908 Composer, Physician
Eugenio de Andrade Eugenio de Andrade 1923 - 2005 Poet, translator and public servant
Hai Ninh Hai Ninh 1931 - 2013 Film director
Gohar Ayub Khan Gohar Ayub Khan 1937 - 2023 Foreign minister
Titos Vandis Titos Vandis 1917 - 2003 Stage and screen actor
Poul Henningsen Poul Henningsen 1894 - 1967 Architect and designer of many products
Aleksander Doba Aleksander Doba 1946 - 2021 Ocean kayaker
Galileo Galilei Galileo Galilei 1564 - 1642
Fyodor Dostoevsky Fyodor Dostoevsky 1821 - 1881
Ulrik Cold Ulrik Cold 1939 - 2010 Operatic bass, director of the Royal Theatre
Chen Liting Chen Liting 1910 - 2013 Film director and screenwriter
Seamus Costello Seamus Costello 1939 - 1977 Republican socialist leader
Salvador Dali Salvador Dali 1904 - 1989 Painter and pioneer of Surrealism
Ren Hang Ren Hang 1987 - 2017 Photographer and poet
Carlos Pellicer Carlos Pellicer 1897 - 1977 Poet and promoter of Mexican art and culture
Kitasato Shibasaburo Kitasato Shibasaburo 1853 - 1931 Co-discoverer of the plague bacillus
Julius Streicher Julius Streicher 1885 - 1946 Publisher of Der Stürmer
Charles Stuart Charles Stuart 1600 - 1649 Monarch who ruled with absolute power
Macarius of Egypt Macarius of Egypt 300 - 390 Monk and ascetic
Prisdang Chumsai Prisdang Chumsai 1851 - 1935 Diplomat, Educational Reformer
Anna Molka Ahmed Anna Molka Ahmed 1917 - 1994 Painter and poet
Vu Minh Son Vu Minh Son 1981 - 2013 Singer
Zeki Muren Zeki Muren 1931 - 1996 Turkish classical music singer and composer
Maeda Toshiie Maeda Toshiie 1538 - 1599 General of Oda Nobunaga and founder of Kaga Domain
Aaron David Gordon Aaron David Gordon 1856 - 1922 Labour Zionist thinker and leader
Chung Ju-yung Chung Ju-yung 1915 - 2001 Founder of Hyundai Group
Iskander Mirza Iskander Mirza 1899 - 1969 First president and last governor-general
Stanislaw Kot Stanislaw Kot 1885 - 1975 History of culture and Reformation in Poland
Toyotomi Hideyoshi Toyotomi Hideyoshi 1537 - 1598 Feudal lord and chief Imperial minister
Ernesto de la Pena Ernesto de la Pena 1927 - 2012 Writer, translator and cultural advocate
Billy Bishop Billy Bishop 1894 - 1956 Pilot and war hero
Inukai Tsuyoshi Inukai Tsuyoshi 1855 - 1932 Prime Minister of Japan
Georg Jensen Georg Jensen 1866 - 1935 Silversmith and founder of Georg Jensen
Chen Cheng Chen Cheng 1897 - 1965 Premier of the Republic of China
Boris Kustodiev Boris Kustodiev 1878 - 1927 Painter and stage designer
Hunein Maassab Hunein Maassab 1926 - 2014 Epidemiologist
Ayorinde Babayemi Ilori Faboro Ayorinde Babayemi Ilori Faboro 1985 - 2021 Music producer
Jens Bjorneboe Jens Bjorneboe 1920 - 1976 Author, painter, Waldorf school teacher
Habibullah Kalakani Habibullah Kalakani 1891 - 1929 Emir of Afghanistan
Aedy Moward Aedy Moward 1929 - 1980 Actor and custom employee
Nisar Qadri Nisar Qadri 1940 - 2023 Radio, stage, and television actor
Kerr Grant Kerr Grant 1908 - 1983 Physicist and electronics engineer
David Monrad Johansen David Monrad Johansen 1888 - 1974 Composer
Maulana Muhammad Shafee Okarvi Maulana Muhammad Shafee Okarvi 1930 - 1984 Founder of Jamaat-e-Ahle Sunnat
Kosem Sultan Kosem Sultan 1589 - 1651 Sultana and regent of the Ottoman Empire
Walter Gropius Walter Gropius 1883 - 1969 Founder of the Bauhaus School
Dionysios Solomos Dionysios Solomos 1798 - 1857 Writer of the Hymn to Liberty
Alexander Stupin Alexander Stupin 1776 - 1861 Painter and art teacher
Jean Appleton Jean Appleton 1911 - 2003 Graphic designer and industrial designer
Janusz Sidlo Janusz Sidlo 1933 - 1993 Javelin thrower
Martim Afonso de Sousa Martim Afonso de Sousa 1500 - 1564 First colonizer of Brazil
Wang Danfeng Wang Danfeng 1924 - 2018 Silent film actress
Edward Mulhare Edward Mulhare 1923 - 1997 actor
Yannis Ritsos Yannis Ritsos 1909 - 1990 Poet and activist
Guo Wei Guo Wei 904 - 954 Founder of the Later Zhou dynasty
James Ocholi James Ocholi 1960 - 2016 Minister of State for Labour and Productivity
Teresa Teng Teresa Teng 1953 - 1995 Singer of folk and romantic songs
William Wallace William Wallace 1270 - 1305 Leader
Christopher Hitchens Christopher Hitchens 1949 - 2011 Author, literary critic
Risto Savin Risto Savin 1859 - 1948 Composer
Ganapathi Venkataramana Iyer Ganapathi Venkataramana Iyer 1917 - 2003 Film director and actor
Mitsuyo Maeda Mitsuyo Maeda 1878 - 1941 Judo expert and pioneer of Brazilian jiu-jitsu
Daisetsu Teitaro Suzuki Daisetsu Teitaro Suzuki 1870 - 1966 Zen scholar and translator
Tutankhamun Tutankhamun -1341 - -1323 Pharaoh of ancient Egypt
Sam Jacks Sam Jacks 1915 - 1975 Ringette and floor hockey
Amenemhat I Amenemhat I -1991 - -1962 Pharaoh of Egypt and founder of the 12th dynasty
Sam Ratulangi Sam Ratulangi 1890 - 1949 First governor of Sulawesi
Robert Cinnamond Robert Cinnamond 1884 - 1968 Traditional singer and collector of songs
Alexey Venetsianov Alexey Venetsianov 1776 - 1857 Romantic painter
Millosh Gjergj Nikolla Millosh Gjergj Nikolla 1911 - 1938 Poet and writer
Horatiu Radulescu Horatiu Radulescu 1942 - 2008 composer
Ertugrul Gazi Ertugrul Gazi 1188 - 1280 Chieftain of the Kayı tribe
S. Rajam S. Rajam 1919 - 2010 Carnatic vocalist and artist
Andrzej Ciechanowiecki Andrzej Ciechanowiecki 1924 - 2015 Art historian, art dealer, antique dealer
Ragaa Al Geddawy Ragaa Al Geddawy 1934 - 2020 actress and model
Prince Naruhiko Higashikuni Prince Naruhiko Higashikuni 1887 - 1990 Imperial prince and army general
Yakov Malik Yakov Malik 1906 - 1980 Diplomat
Horia Hulubei Horia Hulubei 1896 - 1972 Physicist
Nasib Arida Nasib Arida 1887 - 1946 Mahjar poet and writer
Sambhu Nath De Sambhu Nath De 1915 - 1985 Medical scientist and researcher
Longin Frikke Longin Frikke 1820 - 1893 Graphic artist, woodcut illustrator, art critic
Dinh Tien Hoang Dinh Tien Hoang 924 - 979 Emperor
Jill Bennett Jill Bennett 1931 - 1990 Actress
Edmund the Martyr Edmund the Martyr 842 - 869 King of East Anglia and Christian martyr
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  • 1. Plato

    Died: -347 A.D
    Slogan: The measure of a man is what he does with power.

    Plato was a philosopher in ancient Greece and the founder of the Academy in Athens, the first institution of higher learning in the Western world. He is widely considered one of the most important figures in Western philosophy. Plato was a student of Socrates and the teacher of Aristotle. He wrote numerous philosophical dialogues, including The Republic, which presents his vision of an ideal society. Plato's philosophy covers a wide range of topics, including ethics, politics, metaphysics, and epistemology. His ideas continue to be studied and debated to this day.Little is known about Plato's early life and education. He belonged to an aristocratic and influential family. Based on ancient sources, modern scholars believe he was born in Athens or Aegina, between 428[10] and 423 BC. The exact time and place of birth are unknown. He was known to have worn earrings and finger rings during his youth to stand out and make himself look distinguished.The extent of Plato's affinity for jewelry while young was even characterized as "decadent" by Sextus Empiricus. Plato gives little biographical information, but refers at various points to some of his relatives with a great degree of precision, including his brothers, Adeimantus, and Glaucon, in the Plato's Republic. These and other references make it possible to reconstruct Plato's family tree.[15] Plato may have travelled in Italy, Sicily, Egypt, and Cyrene,[16] but at 40, Plato founded a school of philosophy in Athens, the Academy, on a plot of land in the Grove of Hecademus or Academus,[17] named after Academus, an Attic hero in Greek mythology. The Academy operated until it was destroyed by Sulla in 84 BC. Many philosophers studied at the Academy, the most prominent being Aristotle. According to Diogenes Laertius, throughout his later life, Plato became entangled with the politics of the city of Syracuse, where he attempted to replace the tyrant Dionysius,[20] with Dionysius's brother-in-law, Dion of Syracuse, whom Plato had recruited as one of his followers, but the tyrant himself turned against Plato. Plato almost faced death, but was sold into slavery. Anniceris, a Cyrenaic philosopher, bought Plato's freedom for twenty minas, and sent him home. After Dionysius's death, according to Plato's Seventh Letter, Dion requested Plato return to Syracuse to tutor Dionysius II, who seemed to accept Plato's teachings, but eventually became suspicious of their motives, expelling Dion and holding Plato against his will. Eventually Plato left Syracuse and Dion would return to overthrow Dionysius and rule Syracuse, before being usurped by Callippus, a fellow disciple of Plato. A variety of sources have given accounts of Plato's death. One story, based on a mutilated manuscript,[22] suggests Plato died in his bed, whilst a young Thracian girl played the flute to him. Another tradition suggests Plato died at a wedding feast. The account is based on Diogenes Laertius's reference to an account by Hermippus, a third-century Alexandrian. According to Tertullian, Plato simply died in his sleep.

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  • 2. 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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  • 3. Mustafa Kemal Ataturk

    Died: 1938 A.D
    Slogan: Peace at home, peace in the world

    Mustafa Kemal Ataturk was a Turkish soldier, statesman, and reformer who is widely regarded as the founder of the modern Republic of Turkey. He rose to prominence as a military commander in the Ottoman army during World War I, where he successfully defended the Gallipoli peninsula against the Allied invasion. After the war, he led the Turkish War of Independence against the occupying forces of the victorious powers. He established a provisional government in Ankara and repelled the Greek forces that aimed to annex western Anatolia. He abolished the Ottoman monarchy and proclaimed the Republic of Turkey in 1923, becoming its first president. He embarked on a series of radical reforms that transformed Turkey into a secular and westernized nation-state, with a new alphabet, civil code, education system, and women's rights. He also promoted Turkish nationalism and cultural identity, while suppressing Kurdish and other ethnic minorities. He is revered by many Turks as the "Father of the Turks" and the "Great Leader", and his mausoleum in Ankara is a national symbol. He is also widely respected internationally as a visionary leader and a military genius. He died of liver cirrhosis in 1938, leaving behind a lasting legacy of modernization and secularism.

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  • 4. Robert Gordon Menzies

    Died: 1978 A.D
    Slogan: It is better to be defeated on principle than to win on lies.

    Robert Menzies was a prominent Australian politician and lawyer who served as the 12th prime minister of Australia for a total of over 18 years, making him the longest-serving prime minister in Australian history. He held office twice, first from 1939 to 1941 and then from 1949 to 1966. He was also the leader of the United Australia Party (UAP) in his first term and the founder and leader of the Liberal Party of Australia in his second term. Menzies was born in Jeparit, Victoria, on 20 December 1894. He was the fourth of five children of James Menzies, a storekeeper and politician, and Kate Sampson, a miner's daughter. He attended various schools in Ballarat and Melbourne before graduating with first-class honours in law from the University of Melbourne in 1916. He became a barrister in 1918 and quickly established himself as one of the leading lawyers in Victoria. He was appointed a King's Counsel in 1929, the youngest in Victoria at the time. Menzies entered politics in 1928 as a member of the Nationalist Party, which later became the UAP. He was elected to the Victorian Legislative Council and then to the Legislative Assembly, serving as Attorney-General and Minister for Railways. In 1934, he resigned from state politics and won the federal seat of Kooyong as a UAP candidate. He became Attorney-General and Minister for Industry in Joseph Lyons' government and was also deputy leader of the UAP from 1935. He resigned from cabinet in 1939 over a dispute about national insurance. Menzies became prime minister in April 1939 after Lyons died in office and Earle Page served as caretaker for 18 days. He led Australia into World War II and spent four months in England in 1941 to participate in Winston Churchill's war cabinet. However, he faced opposition from his coalition partner, the Country Party, and from some members of his own party. He lost the confidence of his party and resigned as prime minister in August 1941. He was succeeded by Arthur Fadden, who lasted only 40 days before being replaced by John Curtin of the Labor Party. Menzies remained as leader of the UAP until 1943, when he lost his seat at the federal election. He then helped to create a new conservative party, the Liberal Party of Australia, which he became the inaugural leader of in August 1945. He led the opposition against Curtin's successor, Ben Chifley, until he won the federal election in December 1949. He formed a coalition government with the Country Party and returned as prime minister. Menzies' second term as prime minister lasted for over 16 years, during which he won seven consecutive elections. He presided over a period of economic growth, social stability, immigration expansion, higher education development, national security policies, and international alliances. He strengthened Australia's ties with Britain and the United States, supported the creation of NATO and SEATO, signed the ANZUS Treaty and the Colombo Plan, sent troops to Korea, Malaya, and Vietnam, recognised Israel and Japan as sovereign states, opposed communism and apartheid, promoted British Commonwealth cooperation, and supported constitutional reform. Menzies retired as prime minister in January 1966 at the age of 71. He was succeeded by Harold Holt, who drowned a year later. Menzies remained active in public life until his death in May 1978. He wrote several books, gave lectures, served as chancellor of the University of Melbourne, and was involved in various cultural and educational organisations. He was knighted in 1963 and received many honours and awards, both in Australia and abroad. He was widely regarded as one of the most influential and respected figures in Australian history. Menzies was married to Pattie Maie Leckie, a journalist and political activist, from 1920 until her death in 1978. They had three children: Kenneth, Ian, and Heather. Menzies was a devout Presbyterian and a keen sportsman. He enjoyed cricket, golf, tennis, chess, and bridge. He was also fond of literature, music, art, and history. He had a distinctive voice and a sharp wit, which he used to great effect in his speeches and debates. He was known for his loyalty to his friends and his principles, as well as his ambition and determination. He was nicknamed "Ming" by his supporters and "Pig Iron Bob" by his critics.

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  • 5. 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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  • 6. 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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  • 7. 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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  • 8. Lars Kruse

    Died: 1894 A.D
    Slogan: Humble in speech, proud in deed, Christian in action, man in his boat.

    Lars Kruse was born in Skagen, Denmark, on 5 June 1828. He was the son of Johan Hinrich Jes Kruse, a Danish school founder, and his wife Anna Magdalene Christine Becker. He started fishing at an early age and participated in many rescue attempts off the dangerous shores of Skagen. One of his most famous rescues was on 27 December 1862, when he saved the crew of the Swedish brig Daphne, after the lifeboat had capsized and killed eight of its crew. He was appointed as the head of lifesaving in Skagen and received several medals and honors from Denmark and other countries for his bravery and service. He also inspired the painter Michael Ancher, who portrayed him in several works. He married twice and had three children. He drowned on 9 March 1894, while trying to land his boat in a snowstorm. He was buried at Skagen Cemetery with a memorial stone bearing the words of Holger Drachmann: Here lies under the sand of the dune A brave sailor's bones But Skagen's reef and shoals Recognize their duty And sing of Lars Kruse's life A loud heroic poem.

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  • 9. Qaboos bin Said al Said

    Died: 2020 A.D
    Slogan: We are friends to all and enemies to none.

    Qaboos bin Said al Said was the Sultan of Oman from 1970 until his death in 2020. He was a fifteenth-generation descendant of the founder of the House of Al Said and was the longest-serving leader in the Middle East and Arab world at the time of his death. Educated in England, he served briefly in the British Army before returning to Oman. After overthrowing his father in a coup d'état, he implemented policies of modernization and ended Oman's international isolation. His reign saw a rise in living standards and development in the country, the abolition of slavery, the end of the Dhofar Rebellion, and the promulgation of Oman's constitution.

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  • 10. William Shakespeare

    Died: 1616 A.D
    Slogan: The rest is silence.

    William Shakespeare was a renowned English poet, playwright, and actor born in 1564 in Stratford-upon-Avon. His birthday is most commonly celebrated on 23 April (see When was Shakespeare born ), which is also believed to be the date he died in 1616. Shakespeare was a prolific writer during the Elizabethan and Jacobean ages of British theatre (sometimes called the English Renaissance or the Early Modern Period). Shakespeare’s plays are perhaps his most enduring legacy, but they are not all he wrote. Shakespeare’s poems also remain popular to this day. Shakespeare's family were granted a coat of arms in 1596: it is thought that it was the influence of William Shakespeare that brought that about. It is likely that both William Shakespeare’s parents – John and Mary – were illiterate. John used a pair of glover’s compasses as his signature and Mary used a running horse. Shakespeare produced most of his known works between 1589 and 1613. His early plays were primarily comedies and histories and are regarded as some of the best works produced in these genres. He then wrote mainly tragedies until 1608, among them Hamlet, Romeo and Juliet, Othello, King Lear, and Macbeth, all considered to be among the finest works in the English language. In the last phase of his life, he wrote tragicomedies (also known as romances) and collaborated with other playwrights. Many of Shakespeare's plays were published in editions of varying quality and accuracy during his lifetime. However, in 1623, John Heminges and Henry Condell, two fellow actors and friends of Shakespeare's, published a more definitive text known as the First Folio, a posthumous collected edition of Shakespeare's dramatic works that includes 36 of his plays. Its Preface was a prescient poem by Ben Jonson, a former rival of Shakespeare, that hailed Shakespeare with the now famous epithet: not of an age, but for all time.

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