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Hu Zaobin Hu Zaobin 1897 - 1942 Painter of the Yangzhou school
Take Ionescu Take Ionescu 1858 - 1922 Prime Minister of Romania
Liang Shiyi Liang Shiyi 1634 - 1711 Premier of the Republic of China
Bui Tuong Phong Bui Tuong Phong 1942 - 1975 Computer Scientist
Heinrich Boll Heinrich Boll 1917 - 1985 Writer and Nobel laureate
Naguib Mahfouz Naguib Mahfouz 1911 - 2006 Writer and Nobel laureate
James Wright James Wright 1927 - 2022 Medical doctor and media personality
Juan Jose Arreola Juan Jose Arreola 1918 - 2001 Short story writer and humorist
Burhan Asaf Belge Burhan Asaf Belge 1899 - 1967 Politician, diplomat, journalist, writer
Sami al-Jundi Sami al-Jundi 1921 - 1995 Ba'athist leader and diplomat
Amjad Khan Amjad Khan 1940 - 1992 Hindi film actor
Mohammad Hashem Taufiqui Mohammad Hashem Taufiqui 1942 - 2021 Economist and industrialist
Agha Ibrahim Akram Agha Ibrahim Akram 1923 - 1989 Civil servant, historian, biographer, author
Yitzhak Nissim Yitzhak Nissim 1896 - 1981 Sephardic Chief Rabbi of Israel
Smita Talwalkar Smita Talwalkar 1954 - 2014 Marathi film actress, producer and director
Nae Ionescu Nae Ionescu 1890 - 1940 Philosopher
Friedrich Ebert Friedrich Ebert 1871 - 1925 Leader of the Social Democratic Party of Germany
Ibrahim Kaypakkaya Ibrahim Kaypakkaya 1949 - 1973 Founder and leader of the Communist Party Turkey
Domingos Soares Ferreira Penna Domingos Soares Ferreira Penna 1818 - 1888 fossil and shell mound research
Yousuf Karsh Yousuf Karsh 1908 - 2002 Portrait photographer
Shuaib Al Arna'ut Shuaib Al Arna'ut 1928 - 2016 Hadith scholar and editor
Lucila Nogueira Lucila Nogueira 1950 - 2016 Poet and writer
Oswaldo Aranha Oswaldo Aranha 1894 - 1960 Minister of Foreign Affairs
Valdemar Poulsen Valdemar Poulsen 1869 - 1942 Engineer and inventor of the telegraphone
Najma Sadeque Najma Sadeque 1943 - 2015 Journalist, activist, and writer
Jesus Gardea Jesus Gardea 1939 - 2000 Fiction and short fiction writer
Joao Batista Vilanova Artigas Joao Batista Vilanova Artigas 1915 - 1984 Modernist architect
Harold Rogers Harold Rogers 1899 - 1994 Founder of Kin Canada
Elena Ceausescu Elena Ceausescu 1916 - 1989 Politician
Murtala Ramat Muhammed Murtala Ramat Muhammed 1938 - 1976 Head of State of Nigeria
Hassan Sobhi Mourad Hassan Sobhi Mourad 1942 - 2015 Academic
Dario Moreno Dario Moreno 1921 - 1968 Singer, composer, lyricist, guitarist, film actor
Peter Munk Peter Munk 1927 - 2018 Founder and chairman of Barrick Gold Corporation
Ahmed II Ahmed II 1642 - 1695 Sultan of the Ottoman Empire
Kazimierz Deyna Kazimierz Deyna 1947 - 1989 Attacking midfielder
Rimma Kazakova Rimma Kazakova 1932 - 2008 Estrada singer and comic actor
Ahmed Chalabi Ahmed Chalabi 1944 - 2015 Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Iraq
Pita Amor Pita Amor 1918 - 2000 Poet
Georg Simon Ohm Georg Simon Ohm 1789 - 1854 Physicist and mathematician, known for Ohm's law
Margarita Salas Margarita Salas 1938 - 2019 Biochemistry and molecular genetics
Jeffrey Smart Jeffrey Smart 1921 - 2013 Urban landscape painter
Senusret III Senusret III -1878 - -1839 Pharaoh of Egypt
Anacreon Anacreon -582 - -485 Lyric poet
Max Beckmann Max Beckmann 1884 - 1950 Painter and printmaker
Alberto Cavalcanti Alberto Cavalcanti 1897 - 1982 Film director and producer
Ahmet Ertegun Ahmet Ertegun 1923 - 2006 Co-founder and president of Atlantic Records
Loalwa Braz Loalwa Braz 1953 - 2017 Lead vocalist of Kaoma
Panajot Pano Panajot Pano 1939 - 2010 Forward
Esteban Terradas i Illa Esteban Terradas i Illa 1883 - 1950 Mathematician, physicist and engineer
Rahim Gul Rahim Gul 1951 - 2017 Squash player, coach
Shabbir Rana Shabbir Rana 1952 - 2023 Film, television and stage actor, director
Ahmad bin Rashid Al Mualla Ahmad bin Rashid Al Mualla 1902 - 1981 Former Ruler of Umm Al Quwain.
Holger Sinding-Larsen Holger Sinding-Larsen 1869 - 1938 Architect and town planner
Arne Jacobsen Arne Jacobsen 1902 - 1971 Architect and designer of many important buildings
Marie Luplau Marie Luplau 1848 - 1925 Painter and educator
Joan Oro Joan Oro 1923 - 2004 Biochemist and astrobiologist
Pablo Casals Pablo Casals 1876 - 1973 Cellist, composer, conductor
Jean-Jacques Olier Jean-Jacques Olier 1608 - 1657 Founder of the Sulpicians
Phidias Phidias -490 - -430 Sculptor of the gods
Ivan Bogdanov Ivan Bogdanov 1855 - 1932 Illustrations of Russian fairy tales
Lolo Soetoro Lolo Soetoro 1935 - 1987 Geologist and army colonel
Democritus Democritus -370 - -460 Philosopher and scientist
Constantin Brancusi Constantin Brancusi 1876 - 1957 Sculptor
Mikhail Speransky Mikhail Speransky 1754 - 1826 Envoy to the Holy Roman Empire
Sidney Nolan Sidney Nolan 1917 - 1992 Urban landscape painter
Stang Mongkolsuk Stang Mongkolsuk 1919 - 1971 Science Educator, Chemist
Edmund Piatkowski Edmund Piatkowski 1936 - 2016 Discus thrower
Per Borten Per Borten 1913 - 2005 Prime Minister of Norway
Wilopo Wilopo 1909 - 1981 Prime Minister of Indonesia
Jose Angel Espinoza Jose Angel Espinoza 1919 - 2015 Singer-songwriter and film actor
Mamman Jiya Vatsa Mamman Jiya Vatsa 1940 - 1986 Minister of the Federal Capital Abuja
Layla Sarahat Rushani Layla Sarahat Rushani 1952 - 2004 Poet, Journalist
Zeenat Abdullah Channa Zeenat Abdullah Channa 1919 - 1974 Writer, educationist, and editor
Vilhelmine Jais Oppenheim Vilhelmine Jais Oppenheim 1886 - 1949 Painter and sculptor
Wuzhun Shifan Wuzhun Shifan 1178 - 1249 Zen Buddhist monk, calligrapher, painter
Nicolae Minovici Nicolae Minovici 1868 - 1941 Forensic Scientist
Onn Jaafar Onn Jaafar 1895 - 1962 Menteri Besar of Johor and President of UMNO
Hendrick Krock Hendrick Krock 1671 - 1738 History painter
Michel Kilo Michel Kilo 1940 - 2021 writer and human rights activist
Mahmoud Fawzi Mahmoud Fawzi 1900 - 1981 Foreign minister and prime minister of Egypt
Manoel de Oliveira Manoel de Oliveira 1908 - 2015 Film director and screenwriter
Jins Shamsuddin Jins Shamsuddin 1935 - 2017 Film actor, director, politician, writer
Richard William Wright Richard William Wright 1943 - 2008 Keyboardist and co-founder of Pink Floyd
Anne of Brittany Anne of Brittany 1477 - 1514 Duchess of Brittany and Queen of France
Riazuddin Riazuddin 1930 - 2013 Theoretical physicist and director of TPG
Brendan Grace Brendan Grace 1951 - 2019 Comedian and singer
Frederick I Frederick I 1122 - 1190 Holy Roman Emperor and King of Germany and Italy
Jean Negulesco Jean Negulesco 1900 - 1993 Film Director
Bernard John Ebbers Bernard John Ebbers 1941 - 2020 CEO of WorldCom
Mikhail Artsybashev Mikhail Artsybashev 1878 - 1927 Writer, Playwright
Robert Schumann Robert Schumann 1810 - 1856 Romantic composer and music critic
Jean Appleton Jean Appleton 1911 - 2003 Graphic designer and industrial designer
Hammoudi ibn Ibrahim Hammoudi ibn Ibrahim 1875 - 1953 Archaeological foreman
Aziz Ullah Haidari Aziz Ullah Haidari 1968 - 2001 Reuters correspondent
Benjamin Adekunle Benjamin Adekunle 1936 - 2014 Civil War commander
Said Halim Pasha Said Halim Pasha 1865 - 1921 Grand Vizier of the Ottoman Empire
Thuy An Thuy An 1916 - 1989 Poet
Mullah Muhammad Omar Mullah Muhammad Omar 1960 - 2013 Supreme Leader of the Islamic Emirate
George V of Hanover George V of Hanover 1819 - 1878 King of Hanover
Antoinette Waroh Antoinette Waroh 1901 - 1991 Parliament member of East Indonesia
Frank Fenner Frank Fenner 1914 - 2010 Virology
Nani Soedarsono Nani Soedarsono 1928 - 2011 Indonesia's first Minister of Basic Education
Henri Alekan Henri Alekan 1909 - 2001 Cinematographer of Beauty and the Beast
Alexandru Proca Alexandru Proca 1897 - 1955 Physicist
Sanada Nobushige Sanada Nobushige 1567 - 1615 Leading general of the Siege of Osaka
Hideto Matsumoto Hideto Matsumoto 1964 - 1998 Lead guitarist of X Japan and solo artist
Phan Boi Chau Phan Boi Chau 1867 - 1940 Revolutionary Leader
Sitting Bull Sitting Bull 1831 - 1890 Hunkpapa Lakota leader
Neil Hamilton Fairley Neil Hamilton Fairley 1891 - 1966 Medical researcher and army officer
Raymundo Capetillo Raymundo Capetillo 1943 - 2020 theater, film, television and radio actor
Helmut Kohl Helmut Kohl 1930 - 2017 Chancellor of Germany
Kostis Palamas Kostis Palamas 1859 - 1943 Poet and lyricist of the Olympic Hymn
Angkarn Kalayanapong Angkarn Kalayanapong 1926 - 2012 Poet, Artist
Flavian I of Antioch Flavian I of Antioch 320 - 404 Bishop of Antioch
Coching Chu Coching Chu 1890 - 1974 Meteorology, geology, mechanics, education
Sambhu Nath De Sambhu Nath De 1915 - 1985 Medical scientist and researcher
Sobekneferu Sobekneferu -1896 - -1802 Ruler of ancient Egypt, last of the 12th dynasty
Nguyen Cao Ky Nguyen Cao Ky 1930 - 2011 Prime Minister
Jose Eleuterio Gonzalez Jose Eleuterio Gonzalez 1813 - 1888 Physician and founder of UANL
Candido Portinari Candido Portinari 1903 - 1962 Painter and muralist
Laura Gundersen Laura Gundersen 1832 - 1898 Actress
Salom Rizk Salom Rizk 1908 - 1973 Author, lecturer
Andre Truong Trong Thi Andre Truong Trong Thi 1936 - 2005 Computer Engineer
Maya Nasser Maya Nasser 1979 - 2012 Reporter for Press TV
Ernesto Geisel Ernesto Geisel 1907 - 1996 President of Brazil and leader
Leona Vicario Leona Vicario 1789 - 1842 Independence fighter
So Sethaputra So Sethaputra 1904 - 1970 Writer, Lexicographer, Political Prisoner
Louis Victor Wijnhamer Louis Victor Wijnhamer 1904 - 1975 Social worker and stage and film actor
Anastasios Metaxas Anastasios Metaxas 1862 - 1937 Architect and shooter
Petch Osathanugrah Petch Osathanugrah 1954 - 2023 CEO of Osotspa, Singer-songwriter
Umar Rida Kahhala Umar Rida Kahhala 1905 - 1987 Historian and literature scholar
Boris Pahor Boris Pahor 1913 - 2022 Writer
Gheorghe I. Bratianu Gheorghe I. Bratianu 1898 - 1953 Historian
Ken Saro-Wiwa Ken Saro-Wiwa 1941 - 1995 Writer, television producer
Gertrude the Great Gertrude the Great 1256 - 1302 Benedictine nun and mystic writer
Mario Camus Mario Camus 1935 - 2021 Film director and screenwriter
Mustafa III Mustafa III 1717 - 1774 Sultan of the Ottoman Empire
Tadeusz Kosciuszko Tadeusz Kosciuszko 1746 - 1817 Military leader and statesman
Buddhadasa Bhikkhu Buddhadasa Bhikkhu 1906 - 1993 Buddhist Monk, Philosopher
Zlatko Sugman Zlatko Sugman 1932 - 2008 Theatre and Film Actor
Sir Feroze Khan Noon Sir Feroze Khan Noon 1893 - 1970 Seventh Prime Minister of Pakistan
Juan de Dios Guevara Juan de Dios Guevara 1910 - 2000 Chemist
Halide Edib Adivar Halide Edib Adivar 1884 - 1964 Novelist and feminist activist
John Mogensen John Mogensen 1928 - 1977 Singer and musician
Ivo Petric Ivo Petric 1931 - 2018 Composer, Oboist
Yousaf Shakeel Yousaf Shakeel 1938 - 2023 Actor, playwright and academic
Vu Dan Tan Vu Dan Tan 1946 - 2009 artist
Kim Si-seup Kim Si-seup 1435 - 1493 scholar and author
Kaimook Chuto Kaimook Chuto 1938 - 1995 Sculptor
Greedy Smith Greedy Smith 1956 - 2019 Vocalist, keyboardist, harmonicist and songwriter
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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. Pyotr Bagration

    Died: 1812 A.D
    Slogan: The Russian Army always has been success.

    Pyotr Bagration was a Russian general and prince of Georgian origin, prominent during the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars. Bagration, a member of the Bagrationi dynasty, was born in Kizlyar. His father, Ivan (Ivane), served as an officer in the Imperial Russian Army, in which Bagration also enlisted in 1782. Pyotr Ivanovich Bagration began his military career serving in the Russo-Circassian War of 1763–1864 for a couple of years. Afterwards he participated in a war against the Ottomans and the capture of Ochakov in 1788. Later he helped suppress the Kościuszko Uprising of 1794 in Poland and capture Warsaw. During Russia's Italian and Swiss campaigns of 1799 against the French, he served with distinction under Field Marshal Alexander Suvorov. In 1805 Russia joined the coalition against Napoleon. After the collapse of the Austrians at Ulm in October 1805, Bagration won praise for his successful defense in the Battle of Schöngrabern (November 1805) that allowed Russian forces to withdraw and unite with the main Russian army of Mikhail Kutuzov. In December 1805 the combined Russo-Austrian army suffered defeat at the Battle of Austerlitz, where Bagration commanded the allied right wing against the French under Jean Lannes. He subsequently participated in a series of unsuccessful battles: Austerlitz (Dec. 2, 1805), Eylau (Feb. 7–8, 1807), Heilsburg (June 10, 1807), and Friedland (June 14, 1807); but, after Russia formed an alliance with France (Treaty of Tilsit; July 7, 1807) and engaged in a war against Sweden, Bagration marched across the frozen Gulf of Finland and captured the strategic Åland Islands (1808). He was then transferred to the south (1809) and placed in command of a force fighting the Turks in Bulgaria (Russo-Turkish War of 1806–12). When Russia and France renewed their hostilities (1812), he was given command of the 2nd Russian Army in the West. Although his troops were defeated by the French at Mogilyov and separated from the main Russian army in July, he saved them from destruction and rejoined the main force in August. On Sept. 7, 1812, at the Battle of Borodino, near Moscow, Bagration commanded the left wing of the Russian forces and was fatally wounded. A monument was erected in his honour by Emperor Nicholas I on the battlefield of Borodino.

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  • 3. Emperor Pedro II

    Died: 1891 A.D
    Slogan: May God grant me these last wishes – peace and prosperity for Brazil.

    Pedro II was the second and last emperor of Brazil, reigning for over 58 years. He was born in Rio de Janeiro, the seventh child of Emperor Dom Pedro I of Brazil and Empress Dona Maria Leopoldina. His father's abrupt abdication and departure to Europe in 1831 left the five-year-old as emperor and led to a grim and lonely childhood and adolescence, obliged to spend his time studying in preparation for rule. His experiences with court intrigues and political disputes during this period greatly affected his later character; he grew into a man with a strong sense of duty and devotion toward his country and his people, yet increasingly resentful of his role as monarch. Pedro II inherited an empire on the verge of disintegration, but he turned Brazil into an emerging power in the international arena. The nation grew to be distinguished from its Hispanic neighbors on account of its political stability, zealously guarded freedom of speech, respect for civil rights, vibrant economic growth, and form of government—a functional representative parliamentary monarchy. Brazil was also victorious in the Platine War, the Uruguayan War, and the Paraguayan War, as well as prevailing in several other international disputes and domestic tensions. Pedro II steadfastly pushed through the abolition of slavery despite opposition from powerful political and economic interests. A savant in his own right, the Emperor established a reputation as a vigorous sponsor of learning, culture, and the sciences, and he won the respect and admiration of people such as Charles Darwin, Victor Hugo, and Friedrich Nietzsche, and was a friend to Richard Wagner, Louis Pasteur, and Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, among others. He was married to Teresa Cristina of the Two Sicilies, with whom he had four children, two of whom died in infancy. He was a devoted father and husband, and a cultured and well-read man. He was also a lover of nature and photography, and a patron of the arts and sciences. He was deposed by a military coup in 1889, which proclaimed Brazil a republic. He accepted the end of the monarchy without resistance and went into exile in Europe with his family. He died in Paris in 1891, at the age of 66, and his remains were later returned to Brazil with honors. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest Brazilian leaders and a champion of democracy, freedom, and progress.

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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. 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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  • 6. 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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  • 7. 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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  • 8. 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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  • 9. Abraham Lincoln

    Died: 1865 A.D
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    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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  • 10. 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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