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Dame Nellie Melba Dame Nellie Melba 1861 - 1931 operatic lyric coloratura soprano
Teoctist Arapasu Teoctist Arapasu 1915 - 2007 Patriarch
Kusuma Wardhani Kusuma Wardhani 1909 - 2023 Heiress and director of N.V. Merbaboe
Otto Dix Otto Dix 1891 - 1969 Expressionist and New Objectivity artist
Do Quang Em Do Quang Em 1942 - 2021 Painter
Alfredo D Escragnolle Taunay Alfredo D Escragnolle Taunay 1843 - 1899 Novelist and historian
Martin Jensen Linge Martin Jensen Linge 1894 - 1941 commander of the Norwegian Independent Company 1
Hasyim Asy'ari Hasyim Asy'ari 1871 - 1947 Islamic scholar and leader
Mahmoud Yassin Mahmoud Yassin 1941 - 2020 Actor
Geirr Tveitt Geirr Tveitt 1908 - 1981 Classical composer and pianist
Fehim Zavalani Fehim Zavalani 1859 - 1935 Delegate to the Congress of Monastir
Vichit Kounavudhi Vichit Kounavudhi 1922 - 1997 Film Director, Screenwriter
Wahbi al-Hariri-Rifai Wahbi al-Hariri-Rifai 1914 - 1994 Artist, architect, archaeologist, and author
Nguyen An Nguyen An 1381 - 1453 Architect
Ali Chumacero Ali Chumacero 1918 - 2010 Poet, translator, literary critic and editor
Jadwiga Grabowska-Hawrylak Jadwiga Grabowska-Hawrylak 1920 - 2018 Architect of post-war Wrocław
Yi Sun-sin Yi Sun-sin 1545 - 1598 Naval commander
Zhang Tingyu Zhang Tingyu 1672 - 1755 Minister of Justice and historian
Virginia Zeani Virginia Zeani 1925 - 2023 Opera Singer
Gheorghe Grigore Cantacuzino Gheorghe Grigore Cantacuzino 1833 - 1913 Prime Minister
Nguyen Xuan Vinh Nguyen Xuan Vinh 1930 - 2022 Aerospace Scientist
Nguyen Sa Nguyen Sa 1932 - 1998 Poet
Leonard Warren Murray Leonard Warren Murray 1896 - 1971 Naval Officer
Joseph Beuys Joseph Beuys 1921 - 1986 Sculptor and performance artist
Max Ernst Max Ernst 1891 - 1976 Painter, sculptor, poet
Ronald Wilson Reagan Ronald Wilson Reagan 1911 - 2004 40th president of the United States
Adelaide of Saxe-Meiningen Adelaide of Saxe-Meiningen 1792 - 1849 Queen consort of the United Kingdom and Hanover
Helen Vlachos Helen Vlachos 1911 - 1995 Newspaper publisher and anti-junta activist
Peter Nicolai Arbo Peter Nicolai Arbo 1831 - 1892 Historical painter
Hasri Ainun Habibie Hasri Ainun Habibie 1937 - 2010 Physician and First Lady of Indonesia
Sophia de Mello Breyner Andresen Sophia de Mello Breyner Andresen 1919 - 2004 Poet and writer
Hallvard Devold Hallvard Devold 1898 - 1957 Arctic explorer, trapper and meteorologist
Ioan Petru Culianu Ioan Petru Culianu 1950 - 1991 Historian of Religions
Duc Hoan Duc Hoan 1937 - 2003 Film Director and Actress
Wang Hui Wang Hui 1632 - 1717 Landscape painter and theorist
Nasr Hamid Abu Zayd Nasr Hamid Abu Zayd 1943 - 2010 Professor of Arabic and Islamic Studies
Muhammad al-Maghut Muhammad al-Maghut 1934 - 2006 Father of Arabic free verse poetry
Yasuhiro Nakasone Yasuhiro Nakasone 1918 - 2019 Prime Minister of Japan
Weng Zhanqiu Weng Zhanqiu 1900 - 1945 Painter and writer
Ashraf Abbasi Ashraf Abbasi 1923 - 2014 Politician and first male Deputy Speaker
Alexandru Macedonski Alexandru Macedonski 1854 - 1920 Poet
Juan Marse Juan Marse 1933 - 2020 Novelist, journalist and screenwriter
Frida Schou Frida Schou 1891 - 1980 Director of Knabstrup Teglværk and Lervarefabrik
Zhao Jiuzhang Zhao Jiuzhang 1907 - 1968 Atmospheric physics, geophysics, space physics
Louis Stewart Louis Stewart 1944 - 2016 Jazz guitarist
Elis Regina Elis Regina 1945 - 1982 Singer of bossa nova, MPB, and jazz
John McCrae John McCrae 1872 - 1918 Poet, Physician, Soldier
Zaleha Ismail Zaleha Ismail 1936 - 2020 Minister of National Unity
Pratap Singh Kairon Pratap Singh Kairon 1901 - 1965 Chief Minister of Punjab, institution-builder
Huseyn Shaheed Suhrawardy Huseyn Shaheed Suhrawardy 1892 - 1963 Prime Minister of Bengal and Pakistan
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Maria Esther Bueno Maria Esther Bueno 1939 - 2018 Professional tennis player
Alf Proysen Alf Proysen 1914 - 1970 Author of Mrs. Pepperpot stories
Badr Shakir al Sayyab Badr Shakir al Sayyab 1926 - 1964 Poet, journalist, publisher, translator
Johnson Thomas Umunnakwe Aguiyi-Ironsi Johnson Thomas Umunnakwe Aguiyi-Ironsi 1924 - 1966 First military head of state of Nigeria
Henri Boudet Henri Boudet 1837 - 1915 Priest, amateur archeologist, philologist, writer
Georges Tarabichi Georges Tarabichi 1939 - 2016 Writer, philosopher, and translator
Per Borten Per Borten 1913 - 2005 Prime Minister of Norway
Babatunde Olatunji Babatunde Olatunji 1927 - 2003 Drummer, social activist, recording artist
Traian Lalescu Traian Lalescu 1882 - 1929 Mathematician
Levy Solomons Levy Solomons 1730 - 1792 the founders of the Canadian Jewish community
Majid Khadduri Majid Khadduri 1909 - 2007 Founder of SAIS Middle East Studies program
Ayinde Bakare Ayinde Bakare 1912 - 1972 Jùjú and highlife bandleader
Johan Thomas Lundbye Johan Thomas Lundbye 1818 - 1848 Animal and landscape painter
Mustafa Lutfi al-Manfaluti Mustafa Lutfi al-Manfaluti 1876 - 1924 Writer and poet
Yusuf Salman Yusuf Yusuf Salman Yusuf 1901 - 1949 First secretary of the Iraqi Communist Party
Pedro Paulet Pedro Paulet 1874 - 1945 Engineer, Diplomat
Rocio Orsi Portalo Rocio Orsi Portalo 1976 - 2014 Philosopher, essayist, and translator
Wang Chonghui Wang Chonghui 1881 - 1958 Premier of the Republic of China
Abdurrahim Buza Abdurrahim Buza 1905 - 1986 Painter and teacher of Drawing Artistic School
Hans Aanrud Hans Aanrud 1863 - 1953 Writer and dramatist
Vilhelm Bjerknes Vilhelm Bjerknes 1862 - 1951 Meteorologist and physicist
Umi Dachlan Umi Dachlan 1942 - 2009 Pioneering Indonesian painter and art lecturer
Paul Desmarais Paul Desmarais 1927 - 2013 Chairman and CEO of Power Corporation
Karimanal Venkatesan Anand Karimanal Venkatesan Anand 1966 - 2021 Cinematographer and director
Hugh Leonard Hugh Leonard 1926 - 2009 Playwright, television writer, essayist
Piotr Alberti Piotr Alberti 1913 - 1994 Painter
Nam Son Nam Son 1890 - 1973 painter
Lamia Al Gailani Werr Lamia Al Gailani Werr 1938 - 2019 Archaeologist and museum curator
Masanobu Tsuji Masanobu Tsuji 1901 - 1961 Army officer and tactical planner
Dao Thi Nguyet Minh Dao Thi Nguyet Minh 1903 - 1964 Poet
Roger Etchegaray Roger Etchegaray 1922 - 2019 President of the Pontifical Council for Justice
Albrecht Altdorfer Albrecht Altdorfer 1480 - 1538 Renaissance painter, landscape artist, printmaker
Ham Nghi Ham Nghi 1871 - 1944 Emperor
Samuel Bronfman Samuel Bronfman 1889 - 1971 Founder of Seagram Company
Beltoon Beltoon 1920 - 2015 Singer
Farhat Ezekiel Nadira Farhat Ezekiel Nadira 1932 - 2006 Playing seductive and glamorous roles
Princess Feodora of Leiningen Princess Feodora of Leiningen 1802 - 1872 Queen Victoria's half-sister
Gherasim Luca Gherasim Luca 1913 - 1994 Surrealist Poet
Irena Sendler Irena Sendler 1910 - 2008 Social worker and nurse
Lionel Guy d'Artois Lionel Guy d'Artois 1917 - 1999 SOE Agent, Military Officer
Emperor Komei Emperor Komei 1831 - 1867 Emperor of Japan
Bhagwan Dada Bhagwan Dada 1913 - 2002 Comedian and dancer
Alexei Savrasov Alexei Savrasov 1830 - 1897 Russian genre painter
Cornelio Reyna Cornelio Reyna 1940 - 1997 Regional Mexican singer, composer and actor
Mikhail Artsybashev Mikhail Artsybashev 1878 - 1927 Writer, Playwright
Fawzia Fuad of Egypt Fawzia Fuad of Egypt 1921 - 2013 Queen of Iran
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Victor Mercea Victor Mercea 1924 - 1987 Nuclear Physicist
Giacomo Puccini Giacomo Puccini 1858 - 1924 Composer
Yan Wenliang Yan Wenliang 1893 - 1988 Painter and calligrapher of the Qing dynasty
Guglielmo Marconi Guglielmo Marconi 1874 - 1937 Inventor
John Logie Baird John Logie Baird 1888 - 1946 Inventor and engineer of the mechanical television
Arnold Maersk Mc Kinney Moller Arnold Maersk Mc Kinney Moller 1913 - 2012 Chairman of A.P. Moller-Maersk Group
Lou Wen ngau Lou Wen ngau 1919 - 1960 Long-distance runner
Deven Verma Deven Verma 1937 - 2014 Actor, director and producer of Hindi cinema
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Amina Nazli Amina Nazli 1914 - 1996 Writer, editor, and feminist activist
Xu Zhimo Xu Zhimo 1897 - 1931 Poet and writer of modern Chinese literature
Hafez al-Assad Hafez al-Assad 1930 - 2000 President of Syria, Commander of Syrian Air Force
Tai Solarin Tai Solarin 1916 - 1994 Founder of Mayflower School
Chaerul Saleh Chaerul Saleh 1916 - 1967 Deputy Prime Minister, Minister
Arthur Timotheo da Costa Arthur Timotheo da Costa 1882 - 1922 scenographer, theatre designer, sculptor
Muhammad Najib ar Rubai Muhammad Najib ar Rubai 1904 - 1965 President of Iraq
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Juan Arvizu Juan Arvizu 1900 - 1985 Lyric tenor and bolero singer
Roger Altounyan Roger Altounyan 1922 - 1987 Pioneering the use of sodium cromoglycate
Ali Sarosa Ali Sarosa 1918 - 1975 Actor
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Muhammad al-Imadi Muhammad al-Imadi 1930 - 2022 Minister of Economy and Foreign Trade
Xiao Hong Xiao Hong 1911 - 1942 Writer ,novelist of modern Chinese literature
Narciso Martinez Narciso Martinez 1911 - 1992 Accordionist and composer
Jan Matejko Jan Matejko 1838 - 1893 History painter
George Brent George Brent 1904 - 1979 Leading man of Bette Davis
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Robert Baden-Powell Robert Baden-Powell 1857 - 1941 Founder of Scouting
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  • 1. 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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  • 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. 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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  • 4. 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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  • 5. 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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  • 6. Abraham Lincoln

    Died: 1865 A.D
    Slogan:

    Abraham Lincoln was the 16th president of the United States, who led the nation through the Civil War and abolished slavery. He was born in a log cabin in Kentucky in 1809, and grew up in poverty on the frontier. He taught himself to read and write, and became a lawyer and a politician. He joined the new Republican Party, which opposed the expansion of slavery, and became famous for his debates with Stephen A. Douglas in 1858. He ran for president in 1860, and won with a majority of electoral votes, but not popular votes. His election triggered the secession of several Southern states, who formed the Confederate States of America. Lincoln refused to recognize their independence, and declared war to preserve the Union. Lincoln faced many challenges and difficulties during the war, both on the battlefield and on the home front. He had to deal with divided public opinion, political rivals, incompetent generals, and personal tragedies. He also had to balance his own moral convictions with the practical realities of war. He issued the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863, which declared that all enslaved people in the rebel states were free. He also supported the passage of the Thirteenth Amendment, which abolished slavery in the entire country. He delivered some of the most memorable speeches in American history, such as the Gettysburg Address and the Second Inaugural Address, which expressed his vision of democracy, equality, and reconciliation. Lincoln was widely admired for his leadership, courage, honesty, and compassion. He was also hated by many who opposed his policies and views. On April 14, 1865, just five days after the Confederate surrender at Appomattox Court House, he was assassinated by John Wilkes Booth, a Confederate sympathizer, at Ford's Theatre in Washington, D.C. He died the next morning, becoming the first American president to be killed in office. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest presidents in American history, and his legacy continues to inspire millions of people around the world.

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  • 7. Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan

    Died: 2004 A.D
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    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. 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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  • 9. 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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  • 10. Ahmad Mallah, Haji

    Died: 1969 A.D
    Slogan: Quran is the word of God, the light of guidance,the source of wisdom, and the fountain of knowledge.

    Ahmad Mallah, Haji was a Sindhi poet and translator of the Quran. He was born in a village called Kundi in Badin District, Sindh, in 1877. His father was Nangio Mallah, a farmer and a religious scholar. Ahmad Mallah received his early education from his father and then from various teachers in Sindh. He learned Arabic, Persian, Urdu and English languages. He also studied Islamic sciences and literature. He was a moderate Islamic scholar and a follower of the Chishti Sufi order. He wrote poetry in Sindhi and Urdu languages, and also translated some Persian and Arabic works into Sindhi. His most famous and remarkable work is his poetic translation of the Quran in Sindhi language, which he completed in 1958. He named it Noor-ul-Quran (The Light of the Quran). It is considered to be the first and the best poetic translation of the Quran in Sindhi language. It is also a masterpiece of Sindhi poetry and literature. He also wrote a commentary on his translation, explaining the meanings and interpretations of the Quranic verses. He died in 1969 and was buried in Badin.

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