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Huang Yingjie Huang Yingjie 1912 - 2015 Discus thrower
Louis Cappel Louis Cappel 1585 - 1658 Protestant churchman and scholar
Rajo Singh Rajo Singh 1928 - 2005 Member of parliament, Lok Sabha
Mehmed II Mehmed II 1432 - 1481 Sultan of the Ottoman Empire
Sofjan Saury Siregar Sofjan Saury Siregar 1951 - 2017 Author of De Edele Koran
Joaquin Turina Joaquin Turina 1882 - 1949 Classical music composer and performer
Abdul Jamil Khan Abdul Jamil Khan 1930 - 2021 Minister of Railways and Health
Junaid Jamshed Junaid Jamshed 1964 - 2016 Qawwali singer and music director
Leszek Engelking Leszek Engelking 1955 - 2022 poet, short story writer, novelist, translator
Isaac Bashevis Singer Isaac Bashevis Singer 1903 - 1991 Novelist, short-story writer, essayist, translator
Nourhane Nourhane 1922 - 2022 Singer and actress
Sayyid Qutb Sayyid Qutb 1906 - 1966 Author, educator, theorist, poet
Charusita Chakravarty Charusita Chakravarty 1964 - 2016 Professor of chemistry at IIT Delhi
Sidhu Moose Wala Sidhu Moose Wala 1993 - 2022 Rapper, singer, songwriter, actor, politician
Irma Serrano Irma Serrano 1933 - 2023 Singer, actress and politician
Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan 1918 - 2004 Former Ruler of AbuDhabi,Founding President of UAE
Cilla Black Cilla Black 1943 - 2015 Singer and television presenter
Vu Dan Tan Vu Dan Tan 1946 - 2009 artist
Humberto Mauro Humberto Mauro 1897 - 1983 film director, screenwriter, cinematographer
Mohammed Maghout Mohammed Maghout 1934 - 2006 Modern Arabic poetry
Joe Shuster Joe Shuster 1914 - 1992 Comic book artist and writer
Earle Page Earle Page 1880 - 1961 Prime Minister of Australia and leader
Mikhail Chapiro Mikhail Chapiro 1938 - 2019 Painting portraits
Alma Maximiliana Karlin Alma Maximiliana Karlin 1889 - 1950 Writer
Igor Pretnar Igor Pretnar 1924 - 1977 Film Director
Hovhannes Tcholakian Hovhannes Tcholakian 1919 - 2016 Archbishop of the Armenian Catholic Church
Nikolay Raevsky Nikolay Raevsky 1771 - 1829 General and statesman who fought
Sabah Fakhri Sabah Fakhri 1933 - 2021 Syrian tenor singer
Peter Dmytruk Peter Dmytruk 1920 - 1943 Sergeant in the Royal Canadian Air Force
Conor Cruise O'Brien Conor Cruise O'Brien 1917 - 2008 Diplomat, historian, journalist, academic
Shah Marai Shah Marai 1977 - 2018 Chief Photographer
Magda Goebbels Magda Goebbels 1901 - 1945 Wife of Nazi propaganda minister Joseph Goebbels
Ch'oe Che-u Ch'oe Che-u 1824 - 1864 Founder of the Tonghak sect
Hiep Thi Le Hiep Thi Le 1971 - 2017 Actress
Llazar Fundo Llazar Fundo 1899 - 1944 Writer, philosopher, activist
Tawee Rujaneekorn Tawee Rujaneekorn 1934 - 2022 Artist, Educator
Peter Egge Peter Egge 1869 - 1959 Author and playwright
Wong Ka Kui Wong Ka Kui 1962 - 1993 Hong Kong musician, singer and songwriter
Machado de Assis Machado de Assis 1839 - 1908 Novelist and dramatist
Maxine Klibingaitis Maxine Klibingaitis 1964 - 2023 Bobbie Mitchell in Prisoner and Terri Inglis
Selim II Selim II 1524 - 1574 Sultan of the Ottoman Empire
Yi Saek Yi Saek 1328 - 1396 Neo-Confucian scholar and literary figure
Peter Christopher Judge Peter Christopher Judge 1890 - 1947 Actor at the Abbey Theatre
Samak Sundaravej Samak Sundaravej 1935 - 2009 Politician, Television Chef
James Naismith James Naismith 1861 - 1939 Physical educator and sports coach
Sophie, Duchess of Hohenberg Sophie, Duchess of Hohenberg 1868 - 1914 Wife of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria
Poul Simon Christiansen Poul Simon Christiansen 1855 - 1933 Colourist painter
Alexandros Papagos Alexandros Papagos 1883 - 1955 General and Prime Minister of Greece
Enomoto Takeaki Enomoto Takeaki 1836 - 1908 Naval officer and statesman
Naum Gabo Naum Gabo 1890 - 1977 Sculptor, theorist, and key figure
Emiliano Zapata Emiliano Zapata 1879 - 1919 Leader of the Liberation Army of the South
Joseph Arthur Gosnell Sr. Joseph Arthur Gosnell Sr. 1936 - 2020 Tribal Leader
Amaka Igwe Amaka Igwe 1963 - 2014 Writer and director
Puangroi Apaiwong Puangroi Apaiwong 1914 - 2000 Composer
Alfredo Sirkis Alfredo Sirkis 1950 - 2020 Journalist, writer, and urban planner
Tudor Vianu Tudor Vianu 1898 - 1964 Literary critic
Wu Guanzhong Wu Guanzhong 1919 - 2010 Painter and writer
Mikhail Speransky Mikhail Speransky 1754 - 1826 Envoy to the Holy Roman Empire
Egon Zakrajsek Egon Zakrajsek 1941 - 2002 Economist
Havzi Nela Havzi Nela 1934 - 1988 Poet and short story writer
Zeenat Abdullah Channa Zeenat Abdullah Channa 1919 - 1974 Writer, educationist, and editor
Van Phung Van Phung 1930 - 1999 Songwriter
Ernest Henry Shackleton Ernest Henry Shackleton 1874 - 1922 Antarctic explorer
Zhao Jiuzhang Zhao Jiuzhang 1907 - 1968 Atmospheric physics, geophysics, space physics
Luo Ping Luo Ping 1733 - 1799 Painter of the Qing Dynasty
Jang Ja-yeon Jang Ja-yeon 1980 - 2009 Actress in Boys Over Flowers
Chaudhry Mohammad Ali Chaudhry Mohammad Ali 1905 - 1980 Fourth Prime Minister of Pakistan
Shunroku Hata Shunroku Hata 1879 - 1962 Field marshal in the Imperial Japanese Army
Lucas Cranach the Elder Lucas Cranach the Elder 1472 - 1553 Court painter of the Electors of Saxony
Ana Justina Ferreira Neri Ana Justina Ferreira Neri 1814 - 1880 Nurse
Renee Geyer Renee Geyer 1953 - 2023 actress in A Country Practice
Ivan Argunov Ivan Argunov 1753 - 1795 Cityscapes and landscapes
Le Van Mien Le Van Mien 1874 - 1943 painter
Gad al-Haq Ali Gad al-Haq Gad al-Haq Ali Gad al-Haq 1917 - 1996 Grand Imam of Al-Azhar
Karimanal Venkatesan Anand Karimanal Venkatesan Anand 1966 - 2021 Cinematographer and director
Nancy Lee Nancy Lee 1970 - 2009 Mandopop singer
Zhang Daqian Zhang Daqian 1899 - 1983 Painter and calligrapher of the Yuan dynasty
Abdul Salam Arif Abdul Salam Arif 1921 - 1966 President of Iraq
Mikhail Lomonosov Mikhail Lomonosov 1711 - 1765 Scientist and poet
Jose Saramago Jose Saramago 1922 - 2010 Writer and Nobel laureate
Nordahl Rolfsen Nordahl Rolfsen 1848 - 1928 Writer and educationalist
Ashfaq Ahmed Ashfaq Ahmed 1925 - 2004 Writer, playwright and broadcaster
Otto Dix Otto Dix 1891 - 1969 Expressionist and New Objectivity artist
Matsuo Basho Matsuo Basho 1644 - 1694 Haiku poet and traveler
Cezar Petrescu Cezar Petrescu 1892 - 1961 Writer
Zvest Apollonio Zvest Apollonio 1935 - 2009 Painter and scenographer
Saint Anthony Saint Anthony 1739 - 1822 Founder of the Conceptionist Sisters
Lou Zhicen Lou Zhicen 1920 - 1995 Pharmacognosy
Anton Askerc Anton Askerc 1856 - 1912 Poet
Edvard Grieg Edvard Grieg 1843 - 1907 Composer and pianist
Avram Iancu Avram Iancu 1824 - 1872 lawyer, revolutionary
Guadalupe Duenas Guadalupe Duenas 1910 - 2002 Short story writer and essayist
Vladimir Bartol Vladimir Bartol 1903 - 1967 Writer
Rasul Amin Rasul Amin 1939 - 2009 Politician, Scholar
Jens Tvedt Jens Tvedt 1857 - 1935 Novelist and short story writer
Stefan Jaracz Stefan Jaracz 1883 - 1945 Theatre actor and producer
Nikolay Muravyov Amursky Nikolay Muravyov Amursky 1809 - 1881 General admiral
Heinrich Heine Heinrich Heine 1797 - 1856 Poet, writer and literary critic
Kieron Moore Kieron Moore 1924 - 2007 Film and television actor
Vo Thi Thang Vo Thi Thang 1945 - 2014 Revolutionary, Stateswoman
Michael Joseph Jackson Michael Joseph Jackson 1958 - 2009 Singer songwriter dancer
Lluis Rigalt Lluis Rigalt 1814 - 1894 Painter of the Spanish Mannerist school
Razia Butt Razia Butt 1924 - 2012 Novelist, playwright, and drama writer
Mohammad Hashim Khan Mohammad Hashim Khan 1884 - 1953 Prime Minister of Afghanistan
Emil Racovita Emil Racovita 1868 - 1947 Biologist, Explorer
Ishfaq Ahmad Khan Ishfaq Ahmad Khan 1930 - 2018 Nuclear physicist and metallurgical engineer
Francoise Frenkel Francoise Frenkel 1889 - 1975 Writer and bookseller
Parthamasiris Parthamasiris 50 - 114 King of Armenia
John Logie Baird John Logie Baird 1888 - 1946 Inventor and engineer of the mechanical television
Anne Boleyn Anne Boleyn 1500 - 1536 Queen of England and second wife of Henry VIII
Rogerio Sganzerla Rogerio Sganzerla 1946 - 2004 Director and writer of The Red Light Bandit
Yu Hung chun Yu Hung chun 1898 - 1960 Premier of the Republic of China
Akhtar Hameed Khan Akhtar Hameed Khan 1914 - 1999 Comilla Model and Orangi Pilot Project
Kitti Thonglongya Kitti Thonglongya 1928 - 1974 Ornithologist, Mammalogist
Samuel Aliyu Ajayi Samuel Aliyu Ajayi 1910 - 1994 Regional Minister of State
Leila Mustafa Leila Mustafa 1988 - 2023 Co-chair of the Civil Council of Raqqa
Doppo Kunikida Doppo Kunikida 1871 - 1908 Novelist and romantic poet
Eric Morecambe Eric Morecambe 1926 - 1984 Comedy duo Morecambe and Wise
Peace Anyiam-Osigwe Peace Anyiam-Osigwe 1969 - 2023 Founder of Africa Movie Academy Awards
Niall Toibin Niall Toibin 1929 - 2019 Actor and comedian
Enver Hoxha Enver Hoxha 1908 - 1985 First Secretary of the Party of Labour of Albania
Sultan bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan Sultan bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan 1953 - 2019 Chairman of the UAE FootballAssociation(1976-1981)
Roddam Narasimha Roddam Narasimha 1933 - 2020 Aerospace scientist and fluid dynamicist
Augustine Magdalena Waworuntu Augustine Magdalena Waworuntu 1899 - 1987 Mayor of Manado
Shin'ichiro Tomonaga Shin'ichiro Tomonaga 1906 - 1979 Quantum electrodynamics
Asma Nabeel Asma Nabeel 1979 - 2021 Writer, columnist and journalist of Punjabi
Bhupen Khakhar Bhupen Khakhar 1934 - 2003 India's first Pop artist
Sassoon Eskell Sassoon Eskell 1860 - 1932 Deputy for the Iraqi Parliament
Kim Young-sam Kim Young-sam 1927 - 2015 President of South Korea
Milan Vidmar Milan Vidmar 1885 - 1962 Chess Grandmaster
Abd alnHusayn Sharaf al Din al Musawi Abd alnHusayn Sharaf al Din al Musawi 1872 - 1957 Shia scholar and reformer
Hasan Tahsini Hasan Tahsini 1811 - 1881 Astronomer and mathematician
Albertus Magnus Albertus Magnus 1200 - 1280 Dominican friar, bishop, theologian
Ganga Ram Ganga Ram 1851 - 1927 Civil engineer and architect
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Johann Wolfgang von Goethe 1749 - 1832 Writer, poet, scientist, statesman
Tryggve Andersen Tryggve Andersen 1866 - 1920 Novelist and short-story writer
Adriano Correia de Oliveira Adriano Correia de Oliveira 1942 - 1982 Fado singer, protest singer
Norio Ohga Norio Ohga 1930 - 2011 Former president and chairman of Sony Corporation
Umaru Musa Yar'Adua Umaru Musa Yar'Adua 1951 - 2010 President of Nigeria
John Wesley John Wesley 1703 - 1791 Theologian, evangelist, and founder of Methodism
A. A. Milne A. A. Milne 1882 - 1956 Writer, poet, playwright, and journalist
Mazzaropi Mazzaropi 1912 - 1981 film producer and star
Emile Kuri Emile Kuri 1907 - 2000 set decorator and producer
Mongkol Na Songkhla Mongkol Na Songkhla 1941 - 2020 Physician and Public Health Administrator
Friedrich Wilhelm Murnau Friedrich Wilhelm Murnau 1888 - 1931 Film director, producer, screenwriter
Joze Humer Joze Humer 1936 - 2012 composer, choirmaster, lyricist
Chico Xavier Chico Xavier 1910 - 2002 Spiritist writer and psychographer
Gretl Braun Gretl Braun 1915 - 1987 Sister of Eva Braun
Chen Boda Chen Boda 1904 - 1989 Journalist and political theorist
Omar Dhani Omar Dhani 1924 - 1965 Commander of the Indonesian Air Force
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  • 1. 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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  • 2. 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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  • 3. 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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  • 4. 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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  • 5. 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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  • 6. Nizar Qabbani

    Died: 1998 A.D
    Slogan: What is the difference between me and the sky?it is that when you laugh, I forget about the sky.

    Nizar Qabbani was a Syrian poet, writer, and publisher who is considered to be one of the most influential and popular poets in the Arab world. He was born in Damascus in 1923 to a middle-class merchant family and was the grandnephew of the pioneering Arab playwright Abu Khalil Qabbani. He studied law at the University of Damascus and graduated in 1945. He then joined the Syrian Foreign Ministry and served as a diplomat in several countries, including Egypt, Turkey, Lebanon, Britain, China, and Spain. He resigned from his diplomatic career in 1966 and moved to Beirut, Lebanon, where he founded his own publishing company. He later lived in Geneva, Switzerland, and London, England, where he died in 1998. Qabbani's poetic style combines simplicity and elegance in exploring themes of love, eroticism, feminism, religion, and Arab nationalism. He wrote more than 20 collections of poetry, some of which were set to music and sung by famous Arab singers. He also wrote prose, essays, and letters. He is known for his innovative use of free verse and his expression of the Arab woman's voice and perspective. He was influenced by the tragic death of his sister, who committed suicide rather than marry a man she did not love, and by the political and social upheavals in the Arab world, especially the Arab-Israeli conflict and the Arab defeat in the 1967 war. He was a staunch critic of Arab regimes and leaders, and a supporter of democracy and human rights. He was also a lover of Arabic culture and language, and a defender of Arab identity and dignity. He received many awards and honors for his literary contributions, and is widely regarded as Syria's national poet.

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  • 7. France Preseren

    Died: 1849 A.D
    Slogan: Love and wine I do not scorn, nor sweet company of the fair; but freedom's all I wish to share.

    France Prešeren was a 19th-century Romantic Slovene poet, considered the greatest Slovene classical poet and has inspired later Slovene literature. He wrote the first Slovene ballad and the first Slovene epic. After his death, he became the leading name of the Slovene literary canon.

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  • 8. 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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  • 9. Guangzong

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

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

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  • 10. 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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