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Lupe Velez Lupe Velez 1908 - 1944 Comedy films
Fernando Martin Espina Fernando Martin Espina 1962 - 1989 Basketball player
Sherkhan Farnood Sherkhan Farnood 1963 - 2018 Bank Chairman
Gustavo Sainz Gustavo Sainz 1940 - 2015 Spanish language author
Salih Jabr Salih Jabr 1896 - 1957 Prime Minister of Iraq from 1947 to 1948
Christopher Gable Christopher Gable 1940 - 1998 Ballet dancer, choreographer and actor
Jose Lutzenberger Jose Lutzenberger 1926 - 2002 environmental activism and organic farming
Edith Frank Edith Frank 1900 - 1945 Mother of Anne and Margot Frank
Hu Shih Hu Shih 1891 - 1962 Philosopher, diplomat, and educator
Yury Luzhkov Yury Luzhkov 1936 - 2019 Mayor of Moscow
Penelope Penelope -1230 - -1160 Queen of Ithaca and faithful wife of Odysseus
Fang Weiyi Fang Weiyi 1869 - 1927 Writer and historian
Lilis Suryani Lilis Suryani 1948 - 2007 Singer and songwriter
Halide Edib Adivar Halide Edib Adivar 1884 - 1964 Novelist and feminist activist
Ptolemy XII Auletes Ptolemy XII Auletes -112 - -51 King of the Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt
Gregory of Tours Gregory of Tours 538 - 594 Historian and Bishop of Tours
Stang Mongkolsuk Stang Mongkolsuk 1919 - 1971 Science Educator, Chemist
Pio Baroja Pio Baroja 1872 - 1956 Writer, novelist, biographer, physician
Branka Jurca Branka Jurca 1914 - 1999 Writer
Pedro Armendariz Pedro Armendariz 1912 - 1963 Film actor
Yasmin Ahmad Yasmin Ahmad 1958 - 2009 Film director, writer and scriptwriter
Drita Pelingu Drita Pelingu 1926 - 2013 Actress and poet for The Voice
MUnir Ozkul MUnir Ozkul 1925 - 2018 Theater and cinema actor
Ruhana Kuddus Ruhana Kuddus 1884 - 1972 First female Indonesian journalist
Chirayu Navawongs Chirayu Navawongs 1912 - 2003 Scholar, Privy Councillor
Pa Chris Ajilo Pa Chris Ajilo 1929 - 2021 Highlife singer and producer
Pham Van Khoa Pham Van Khoa 1913 - 1992 Film Director
Boonsong Lekagul Boonsong Lekagul 1907 - 1992 Medical Doctor, Conservationist
Hugh of Saint-Cher Hugh of Saint-Cher 1200 - 1263 Cardinal and biblical commentator
Arun Kumar Biswas Arun Kumar Biswas 1934 - 2015 Professor of mineral engineering
Iris Barbura Iris Barbura 1912 - 1969 Dancer, Choreographer
Jean-Baptiste Henri-Dominique Lacordaire Jean-Baptiste Henri-Dominique Lacordaire 1802 - 1861 Preacher, theologian, political activist
Antonio Machado Antonio Machado 1875 - 1939 Poet and leading figure of the Generation of '98
Asad Abbas Asad Abbas 1985 - 2023 Singer and winner of Pakistan Sangeet Icon
Aftab Ghulam Nabi Kazi Aftab Ghulam Nabi Kazi 1919 - 2016 Organic chemist and natural product researcher
Qu Bo Qu Bo 1923 - 2002 Writer and novelist
Alfred Dudoward Alfred Dudoward 1850 - 1914 Hereditary Chief
Obaidullah Akhund Obaidullah Akhund 1968 - 2010 Defence Minister
Kanokphong Songsomphan Kanokphong Songsomphan 1966 - 2006 Writer
Bikash Bhattacharjee Bikash Bhattacharjee 1940 - 2006 Realist and surrealist painter
Muhammad Mustafa Mero Muhammad Mustafa Mero 1941 - 2020 Prime Minister of Syria
Cindy Amadi Cindy Amadi 1991 - 2023 Actress
Freddie Mercury Freddie Mercury 1946 - 1991 Lead vocalist and songwriter of Queen
Hirohito Hirohito 1901 - 1989 Emperor of Japan
Huseyn Shaheed Suhrawardy Huseyn Shaheed Suhrawardy 1892 - 1963 Prime Minister of Bengal and Pakistan
Michael Marks Michael Marks 1859 - 1907 Co-founder of Marks & Spencer
Hideki Tojo Hideki Tojo 1884 - 1948 General of the Imperial Japanese Army
Muslum Gurses Muslum Gurses 1953 - 2013 Arabesque singer and actor
Duong Bich Lien Duong Bich Lien 1924 - 1988 painter
John of Avila John of Avila 1499 - 1569 Reformer, preacher, author, spiritual director
Dimitrie Brandza Dimitrie Brandza 1846 - 1895 Botanist
Wali ur Rehman Wali ur Rehman 1970 - 2013 Senior commander of the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan
John III Ducas Vatatzes John III Ducas Vatatzes 1192 - 1254 Emperor of Nicaea and Byzantine ruler
Peter Brixtofte Peter Brixtofte 1949 - 2016 Former mayor of Farum and tax minister
Eva Braun Eva Braun 1912 - 1945 Photographer and Adolf Hitler's companion and wife
Taizu Taizu 927 - 976 Emperor of Song dynasty, military leader
Diego Rivera Diego Rivera 1886 - 1957 Painter, muralist
Joao Batista Vilanova Artigas Joao Batista Vilanova Artigas 1915 - 1984 Modernist architect
Sayedna Iftekhar Ahmed Sharif Sayedna Iftekhar Ahmed Sharif 1920 - 1995 Comedian, actor, writer, producer and director
Ram Mohan Rao Ram Mohan Rao 1939 - 2005 Lead actor in Telugu cinema
Frank Herbert Dedrick Pickersgill Frank Herbert Dedrick Pickersgill 1915 - 1944 SOE Agent
Dolores Del Rio Dolores Del Rio 1904 - 1983 Hollywood and Mexican cinema star
Tunku Abdul Rahman Tunku Abdul Rahman 1903 - 1990 First Prime Minister of Malaysia
Maria Blanchard Maria Blanchard 1881 - 1932 Painter and pioneer of Cubism
Ahmed Nedim Ahmed Nedim 1681 - 1730 Ottoman lyric poet of the Tulip Period
Alexander Grigoriev Alexander Grigoriev 1831 - 1894 Painter of historical and religious subjects
Karl Theodor Wilhelm Weierstrass Karl Theodor Wilhelm Weierstrass 1815 - 1897 Father of modern analysis
Kiichiro Toyoda Kiichiro Toyoda 1894 - 1952 Founder and CEO of Toyota Motor Corporation
Mai Skaf Mai Skaf 1969 - 2018 Actress and activist
Lionel Groulx Lionel Groulx 1878 - 1967 Historian, Priest
Enrique Gonzalez Martinez Enrique Gonzalez Martinez 1871 - 1952 Poet, journalist, and diplomat
Jerome Ch en Jerome Ch en 1919 - 2019 Historian of modern China
Barrington Pheloung Barrington Pheloung 1954 - 2019 Composer and conductor
Horatio Nelson Horatio Nelson 1758 - 1805 Naval commander
Samuel Benfield Steele Samuel Benfield Steele 1849 - 1919 Mountie and Military Leader
Leon Petrazycki Leon Petrazycki 1867 - 1931 Legal scholar
Lamia Al Gailani Werr Lamia Al Gailani Werr 1938 - 2019 Archaeologist and museum curator
Mario Covas Mario Covas 1930 - 2001 Governor of São Paulo
Direk Jayanama Direk Jayanama 1905 - 1967 Diplomat, Politician
Yen Hsi shan Yen Hsi shan 1883 - 1960 Premier of the Republic of China
Paddy Moloney Paddy Moloney 1938 - 2021 Founder and leader of the Chieftains
Sun Yun-suan Sun Yun-suan 1913 - 2006 Premier of the Republic of China
Sabbatai Zevi Sabbatai Zevi 1626 - 1676 Jewish mystic and messianic claimant
Vibhavadi Rangsit Vibhavadi Rangsit 1920 - 1977 Writer, Royal Family Member
Adnan Pachachi Adnan Pachachi 1923 - 2019 Iraqi Foreign Minister and UN Representative
Chaophraya Phrasadet Surentharathibodi Chaophraya Phrasadet Surentharathibodi 1867 - 1917 Minister of Public Instruction
Sound Sultan Sound Sultan 1976 - 2021 Rapper, singer, songwriter, actor, comedian
Sergiu Celibidache Sergiu Celibidache 1912 - 1996 Conductor
Miha Baloh Miha Baloh 1928 - 2022 Actor
Costin Nenitzescu Costin Nenitzescu 1902 - 1970 Chemist
Joaquim Marques Lisboa Joaquim Marques Lisboa 1807 - 1897 Admiral of the Imperial Brazilian Navy
Ernest Douwes Dekker Ernest Douwes Dekker 1879 - 1950 Nationalist and politician of Indo descent
Ngo Vinh Long Ngo Vinh Long 1944 - 2022 Historian
Adriano Maria Correia Gomes de Oliveira Adriano Maria Correia Gomes de Oliveira 1942 - 1982 Fado singer, protest singer, critic and writer
Charlemagne Charlemagne 747 - 814 Emperor of the Romans and King of the Franks
Ion Heliade-Radulescu Ion Heliade-Radulescu 1802 - 1872 Poet, essayist, journalist
Victoria Louise of Prussia Victoria Louise of Prussia 1892 - 1980 Princess of Prussia and Duchess of Brunswick
Nobuhiko Obayashi Nobuhiko Obayashi 1938 - 2020 director, screenwriter and editor of films
Abdul Raziq Achakzai Abdul Raziq Achakzai 1979 - 2018 Police Chief
Iolanda Balas Iolanda Balas 1936 - 2016 Athlete
Guillermo Lohmann Villena Guillermo Lohmann Villena 1915 - 2005 Historian
Nausheen Masud Nausheen Masud 1978 - 2023 Actor, producer, writer, and host
Bartolomeu Dias Bartolomeu Dias 1450 - 1500 Navigator and explorer
Aziz Nacib Ab Saber Aziz Nacib Ab Saber 1924 - 2012 Geographer and professor
Qian Nengxun Qian Nengxun 1869 - 1924 Premier of the Republic of China
Milita Petrascu Milita Petrascu 1892 - 1976 Sculptor
Andrew Symonds Andrew Symonds 1975 - 2022 Test and ODI cricketer for Australia
Ernest Shonekan Ernest Shonekan 1936 - 2022 Interim head of state of Nigeria
Shangguan Yunzhu Shangguan Yunzhu 1920 - 1968 Actress and singer
Valentin Serov Valentin Serov 1874 - 1947 Avant-garde artist and explorer
Elvira Rios Elvira Rios 1913 - 1987 Bolero singer
Ivar Aasen Ivar Aasen 1813 - 1896 Creator of Nynorsk
Sigbjorn Obstfelder Sigbjorn Obstfelder 1866 - 1900 Poet, writer
Liu-Wang Liming Liu-Wang Liming 1932 - 2006 Biophysicist and molecular biologist
Tevfik Fikret Tevfik Fikret 1867 - 1915 Founder of the modern school of Turkish poetry
Dorothy Hill Dorothy Hill 1907 - 1997 Geologist, palaeontologist
Bernard of Clairvaux Bernard of Clairvaux 1090 - 1153 Cistercian monk
Alex Ekwueme Alex Ekwueme 1932 - 2017 Vice president of Nigeria
Zhang Tingyu Zhang Tingyu 1672 - 1755 Minister of Justice and historian
Angel Nieto Angel Nieto 1947 - 2017 Grand Prix motorcycle racer
Fateh Moudarres Fateh Moudarres 1922 - 1999 Painter and lecturer
Maria Clara Machado Maria Clara Machado 1921 - 2001 Writer and playwright
Alberto Santos-Dumont Alberto Santos-Dumont 1873 - 1932 Aviation pioneer and inventor
Terry Wogan Terry Wogan 1938 - 2016 Radio and TV presenter
Friedrich Froebel Friedrich Froebel 1782 - 1852 Founder of kindergarten and educational theorist
Tokugawa Yoshinobu Tokugawa Yoshinobu 1837 - 1913 The last shogun of Japan
Adebayo Adedeji Adebayo Adedeji 1930 - 2018 Executive Secretary of the UNECA
Eduardo Campos Eduardo Campos 1965 - 2014 Governor of Pernambuco
Yegor Gaidar Yegor Gaidar 1956 - 2009 Acting Prime Minister of Russia architect
Maxine Klibingaitis Maxine Klibingaitis 1964 - 2023 Bobbie Mitchell in Prisoner and Terri Inglis
Piotr Alberti Piotr Alberti 1913 - 1994 Painter
Pierre de Berulle Pierre de Berulle 1575 - 1629 Founder of the French school of spirituality
John Gilbert Layton John Gilbert Layton 1950 - 2011 Leader of the NDP
Ariel Dorfman Ariel Dorfman 1942 - 0 Writer and human rights activist
Lee Jong-wook Lee Jong-wook 1945 - 2006 Director-General of the World Health Organization
Pierre Guillaume Frederic le Play Pierre Guillaume Frederic le Play 1806 - 1882 Sociologist and engineer
Nilawan Pintong Nilawan Pintong 1915 - 2017 Editor, Feminist
Sigmund Ruud Sigmund Ruud 1907 - 1994 Ski jumper
Emmanuel III Delly Emmanuel III Delly 1927 - 2014 Patriarch of Babylon of the Chaldeans
Esther Tusquets Esther Tusquets 1936 - 2012 Writer and publisher of the Spanish Modernism
Karl Friedrich May Karl Friedrich May 1842 - 1912 Author of travel and adventure stories
Menkaura Menkaura -2532 - -2504 Pharaoh of the Fourth Dynasty of Egypt
Huang Yingjie Huang Yingjie 1912 - 2015 Discus thrower
Saengchai Sunthornwat Saengchai Sunthornwat 1943 - 1996 Director of MCOT
Liang Sili Liang Sili 1924 - 2016 Aerospace engineer
Sultan Munadi Sultan Munadi 1976 - 2009 Journalist
Wang Yuanqi Wang Yuanqi 1642 - 1715 Landscape painter and theorist
Munir Said Thalib Munir Said Thalib 1965 - 2004 Founder of Kontras and Imparsial
Duy Khanh Duy Khanh 1936 - 2003 Songwriter
Wu Dacheng Wu Dacheng 1835 - 1902 Collector, politician, governor, author, artist
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  • 1. 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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  • 2. 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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  • 3. Edvard Grieg

    Died: 1907 A.D
    Slogan: I love the country that has given me everything

    Edvard Grieg was a Norwegian composer and pianist who lived from 1843 to 1907. He is widely regarded as one of the leading Romantic era composers and a pioneer of the Norwegian nationalist school of music. He is best known for his Piano Concerto in A minor, his incidental music for Henrik Ibsen's play Peer Gynt, and his Lyric Pieces for piano. He also used Norwegian folk music elements in his compositions, which helped to promote the music and culture of Norway. He studied at the Leipzig Conservatory, where he was influenced by Mendelssohn and Schumann, but later developed his own distinctive style. He was friends with other Scandinavian composers, such as Rikard Nordraak and Niels Gade. He married his cousin Nina Hagerup, who was a singer and an interpreter of his songs. He suffered from poor health throughout his life and died in his hometown of Bergen. He is buried there in a mountain cave overlooking the city. He is the most celebrated person from the city of Bergen, with numerous statues, buildings, and institutions named after him. His music is part of the standard classical repertoire worldwide and has inspired many other composers.

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  • 4. 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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  • 5. Faisal I of Iraq

    Died: 1933 A.D
    Slogan: We are the sons of the Arab nation and its sacred mission.

    Faisal I of Iraq was the King of Iraq from 1921 to 1933 and the King of Syria in 1920. He was the son of Hussein bin Ali, the Sharif of Mecca, and a leader of the Arab Revolt against the Ottoman Empire during World War I. He was proclaimed king of Syria by the Syrian National Congress in 1920, but was expelled by the French shortly after. He then became the king of Iraq under the British mandate, and negotiated the Anglo-Iraqi Treaty of 1930, which granted Iraq independence while maintaining British influence. He was a proponent of pan-Arabism and supported the Hashemite dynasty in Iraq and Jordan. He died of a heart attack in Bern, Switzerland, in 1933, and was succeeded by his son Ghazi. He is considered one of the most influential figures in modern Iraqi history and a symbol of Iraqi nationalism.

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  • 6. Agus Salim

    Died: 1954 A.D
    Slogan: The people's welfare is the highest law

    Agus Salim was born on 8 October 1884 in Koto Gadang, a village in North Sumatra. He was the eldest of nine children in a Batak Muslim family. He studied teaching at a school in Medan and then enrolled at a military academy in Bandung. He became a member of the Royal Netherlands East Indies Army, but following the Japanese invasion in 1942, he joined the Defenders of the Homeland, a Japanese-sponsored militia. After the proclamation of Indonesian independence in 1945, he enlisted in the fledgling Indonesian armed forces, and fought during the Indonesian National Revolution against the Dutch colonial forces. He rose to prominence as a charismatic and innovative leader, and in 1946, he was appointed commander of the Siliwangi Division, the guerrilla unit operating in West Java. He became known for his hit-and-run tactics, his loyalty to the republic, and his resistance to communist influence. He also developed the concept of territorial warfare, which involved mobilizing the local population to support the military effort. He was captured by the Dutch in 1949, but was released after the recognition of Indonesian sovereignty in 1950. He then became the chief of staff of the Indonesian Army, and later the commander of the Indonesian National Armed Forces. He was involved in several military and political conflicts, such as the Madiun Affair, the Darul Islam rebellion, the PRRI Permesta rebellion, the West New Guinea dispute, the Indonesia-Malaysia confrontation, and the 30 September Movement. He survived an assassination attempt during the latter, which was a failed coup attempt by a faction of the army led by communist sympathizers. He lost his position as the defense minister, but remained influential in the military and politics. He supported the rise of General Suharto, who took over the presidency from Sukarno in 1967. He became the speaker of the People's Consultative Assembly, the highest legislative body in the country, and held the position until 1972. He retired from politics in 1978, and spent his later years writing books and giving lectures. He died of a heart attack on 4 November 1954 in Jakarta, and was buried with full military honors at the Kalibata Heroes Cemetery. He is regarded as one of the founding fathers of the Indonesian military and a national hero.

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  • 7. 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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  • 8. Nicolaus Copernicus

    Died: 1543 A.D
    Slogan: Mathematics is written for mathematicians.

    Nicolaus Copernicus was a Renaissance polymath who revolutionized astronomy by proposing that the Sun, not the Earth, was the center of the solar system. He also made contributions to mathematics, economics, medicine, and canon law. He studied at various universities in Poland and Italy, where he learned classical languages, mathematics, astronomy, and philosophy. He became a canon of the Warmian Cathedral chapter and a doctor of canon law. He also served as a diplomat, governor, and administrator for the church and the Polish king. He spent most of his life in Royal Prussia, a semi-autonomous region of the Kingdom of Poland. He wrote his magnum opus, De revolutionibus orbium coelestium (On the Revolutions of the Celestial Spheres), in which he presented his heliocentric theory, over several decades. He delayed publishing it until 1543, the year of his death, fearing the criticism and controversy it would provoke. His book was banned by the Catholic Church and condemned by Protestant theologians, but it also inspired many later astronomers and scientists, such as Galileo, Kepler, Descartes, and Newton, who built on his ideas and developed the modern scientific worldview. Copernicus is widely regarded as one of the greatest astronomers and one of the fathers of modern science.

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  • 9. 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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  • 10. 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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