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Lutz Graf Schwerin von Krosigk Lutz Graf Schwerin von Krosigk 1887 - 1977 Finance minister of Germany
Emile Kuri Emile Kuri 1907 - 2000 set decorator and producer
Roman Viktyuk Roman Viktyuk 1936 - 2020 Theatre Director
Caroline Herschel Caroline Herschel 1750 - 1848 Astronomer and comet discoverer
Mumtaz Hamid Rao Mumtaz Hamid Rao 1941 - 2011 Journalist, writer, editor-in-chief
Gemini Ganesan Gemini Ganesan 1920 - 2005 Actor in Tamil cinema
Friedrich Froebel Friedrich Froebel 1782 - 1852 Founder of kindergarten and educational theorist
John Gilbert Layton John Gilbert Layton 1950 - 2011 Leader of the NDP
Manuel Esperon Manuel Esperon 1911 - 2011 Composer and songwriter for Mexican films
Josip Jurcic Josip Jurcic 1844 - 1881 Writer and Journalist
Paul Hausser Paul Hausser 1880 - 1972 Waffen-SS commander
Louay Hussein Louay Hussein 1960 - 2022 Writer and opposition activist
Satoru Iwata Satoru Iwata 1959 - 2015 President and CEO of Nintendo
Dame Nellie Melba Dame Nellie Melba 1861 - 1931 operatic lyric coloratura soprano
Ho Xuan Huong Ho Xuan Huong 1772 - 1822 poet
Seema Begum Seema Begum 1947 - 2019 Stage and film actress
Bui Xuan Phai Bui Xuan Phai 1920 - 1988 painter
Funmilayo Olayinka Funmilayo Olayinka 1960 - 2013 Deputy Governor of Ekiti State
Carlos Pellicer Carlos Pellicer 1897 - 1977 Poet and promoter of Mexican art and culture
Moshe Barazani Moshe Barazani 1926 - 1947 Member of Lehi underground movement
Sugawara Michizane Sugawara Michizane 845 - 903 Scholar, poet, and politician
Gao Lingwen Gao Lingwen 1862 - 1945 Historian, linguist, writer
Clement of Alexandria Clement of Alexandria 150 - 215 Christian apologist
Abdul Samad Rohani Abdul Samad Rohani 1982 - 2008 Journalist
Jan Inge Hovig Jan Inge Hovig 1920 - 1977 Architect
Eraclio Zepeda Eraclio Zepeda 1937 - 2015 Writer, poet and politician
Ahmed Parvez Ahmed Parvez 1926 - 1979 Painter
Musa Bin Jaafar Bin Hassan Musa Bin Jaafar Bin Hassan 1950 - 2020 Diplomat
Nguyen Khanh Nguyen Khanh 1927 - 2013 Military officer, Head of state
Francis Bacon Francis Bacon 1561 - 1626 Lord Chancellor of England
Cornelio Reyna Cornelio Reyna 1940 - 1997 Regional Mexican singer, composer and actor
Chris Haney Chris Haney 1950 - 2010 Trivial Pursuit
Waheed Murad Waheed Murad 1938 - 1983 Actor, producer and script writer
Safiye Ali Safiye Ali 1894 - 1952 Physician
General Agha Muhammed Yahya Khan General Agha Muhammed Yahya Khan 1917 - 1980 Third President ,Chief Martial Law Administrator
Chang Chi-yun Chang Chi-yun 1899 - 1988 History, politics, education
Arun Kumar Biswas Arun Kumar Biswas 1934 - 2015 Professor of mineral engineering
Laurence Olivier Laurence Olivier 1907 - 1989 Actor and director
Irma Gonzalez Irma Gonzalez 1916 - 2008 Soprano at the National Opera of Mexico
Federico Villarreal Federico Villarreal 1850 - 1923 scientist, engineer, politician
Wilhelm Bendz Wilhelm Bendz 1804 - 1832 Painter
Dorothe Engelbretsdatter Dorothe Engelbretsdatter 1634 - 1716 Poet and hymn writer
Ferdinand Alexander Porsche Ferdinand Alexander Porsche 1935 - 2012 Porsche designer
Lina Morgan Lina Morgan 1937 - 2015 Comedy actress and theater owner
David Alfaro Siqueiros David Alfaro Siqueiros 1896 - 1974 Social realist painter
Le Kha Phieu Le Kha Phieu 1931 - 2020 General Secretary
Philotheos Bryennios Philotheos Bryennios 1833 - 1917 Metropolitan of Nicomedia
Ken Shimura Ken Shimura 1950 - 2020 comedy actor and TV personality
Andrej Bajuk Andrej Bajuk 1943 - 2011 Politician
Cecilia Meireles Cecilia Meireles 1901 - 1964 Poet and writer
Octav Mayer Octav Mayer 1895 - 1966 Mathematician
Bayezid II Bayezid II 1447 - 1512 Sultan of the Ottoman Empire
Andre Chenier Andre Chenier 1762 - 1794 Poet and political journalist
Rahim Bakhsh Rahim Bakhsh 1922 - 2002 Hindustani Classical Vocalist
Anton Strle Anton Strle 1915 - 2003 Theologian
Enomoto Takeaki Enomoto Takeaki 1836 - 1908 Naval officer and statesman
Alfred Hitchcock Alfred Hitchcock 1899 - 1980 Film director, producer, and screenwriter
Jorge Fons Jorge Fons 1939 - 2022 Film director and screenwriter
Aaron David Gordon Aaron David Gordon 1856 - 1922 Labour Zionist thinker and leader
Li Yong Li Yong 1968 - 2018 Television host on China Central Television (CCTV)
Abbas Mahmoud al-Aqqad Abbas Mahmoud al-Aqqad 1889 - 1964 Journalist, literary critic, philosopher
Anton Janezic Anton Janezic 1828 - 1869 Linguist
Tokugawa Tsunayoshi Tokugawa Tsunayoshi 1646 - 1709 Fifth shogun of the Tokugawa dynasty
Richard Milhous Nixon Richard Milhous Nixon 1913 - 1994 President of the United States
Mas Oyama Mas Oyama 1923 - 1994 Karate master and founder of Kyokushin Karate
Melina Mercouri Melina Mercouri 1920 - 1994 actress, politician, activist
Bertolt Brecht Bertolt Brecht 1898 - 1956 playwright
Pierre Teilhard de Chardin Pierre Teilhard de Chardin 1881 - 1955 Philosopher and paleontologist
Hans Andersen Brendekilde Hans Andersen Brendekilde 1857 - 1942 Realist painter
Costica Acsinte Costica Acsinte 1897 - 1984 War photographer
Gebhard Leberecht von Blucher Gebhard Leberecht von Blucher 1742 - 1819 Field marshal
Viktor Luferov Viktor Luferov 1945 - 2010 Folk singer-songwriter
Edward Gierek Edward Gierek 1913 - 2001 First Secretary of Polish United Workers' Party
Peter Clodt Peter Clodt 1805 - 1867 History and portrait sculptor
Walter Gotell Walter Gotell 1924 - 1997 James Bond films
Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh 1921 - 2021 Royal consort of Queen Elizabeth II
Beatriz Segall Beatriz Segall 1926 - 2018 Actress of cinema, television and theater
Dragotin Kette Dragotin Kette 1876 - 1899 Poet
Nyai Ahmad Dahlan Nyai Ahmad Dahlan 1872 - 1946 First female Indonesian journalist
Hugo Jan Huss Hugo Jan Huss 1934 - 2006 Orchestra Conductor
Jose Alfredo Jimenez Jose Alfredo Jimenez 1926 - 1973 Ranchera and mariachi music
Elna Fonnesbech Sandberg Elna Fonnesbech Sandberg 1892 - 1994 Painter of abstract expressionism
George Calinescu George Calinescu 1899 - 1965 Literary critic, historian, novelist
Vijay Kumar Kapahi Vijay Kumar Kapahi 1944 - 1999 Astrophysicist and director
Horia Hulubei Horia Hulubei 1896 - 1972 Physicist
Avgustin Stegensek Avgustin Stegensek 1875 - 1920 Theologian, Art Historian
Eugenios Voulgaris Eugenios Voulgaris 1716 - 1806 Cleric, author, educator, mathematician
Ion Ratiu Ion Ratiu 1917 - 2000 Politician
Anwar Shaul Anwar Shaul 1904 - 1977 Poet and activist for Iraqi independence
Saeeduzzaman Siddiqui Saeeduzzaman Siddiqui 1938 - 2017 Chief Justice of Pakistan
Taworn Jirapan Taworn Jirapan 1939 - 2014 Cyclist
Edward Albert Christian George Edward Albert Christian George 1894 - 1972 King of the United Kingdom
Emperor Nakamikado Emperor Nakamikado 1702 - 1737 Emperor of Japan from 1709 to 1735
Leni Riefenstahl Leni Riefenstahl 1902 - 2003 Nazi propaganda films
Isang Yun Isang Yun 1917 - 1995 Composer of avant-garde music
Iakovos Koukouzis Iakovos Koukouzis 1911 - 2005 Primate of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese
Matthaus Daniel Poppelmann Matthaus Daniel Poppelmann 1662 - 1736 Architect of the Zwinger Palace
Olav Duun Olav Duun 1876 - 1939 Novelist
Teresa of Avila Teresa of Avila 1515 - 1582 Carmelite nun and writer
Saliu Adetunji Saliu Adetunji 1928 - 2022 Olubadan of Ibadan
Ahmadu Bello Ahmadu Bello 1910 - 1966 Premier of Northern Nigeria
Avni Mula Avni Mula 1928 - 2020 Singer and composer
Johan Thomas Lundbye Johan Thomas Lundbye 1818 - 1848 Animal and landscape painter
Inukai Tsuyoshi Inukai Tsuyoshi 1855 - 1932 Prime Minister of Japan
Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan 1948 - 2022
Ernest Louis, Grand Duke of Hesse Ernest Louis, Grand Duke of Hesse 1868 - 1937 Grand Duke of Hesse and by Rhine
Ramses V Ramses V -1220 - -1145 Pharaoh of the 20th dynasty of Egypt
Luang Saranupraphan Luang Saranupraphan 1896 - 1954 Writer, Lyricist
Robert Carrickford Robert Carrickford 1928 - 2016 Actor
Ivan Zorman Ivan Zorman 1889 - 1957 Poet and composer
Jose Celestino Bruno Mutis Jose Celestino Bruno Mutis 1732 - 1808 Botanist, mathematician, priest, artist
Abdul Jamil Khan Abdul Jamil Khan 1930 - 2021 Minister of Railways and Health
Alexandra of Yugoslavia Alexandra of Yugoslavia 1921 - 1993 Queen consort of Yugoslavia
Alec Guinness Alec Guinness 1914 - 2000 Actor of stage and screen
William Shakespeare William Shakespeare 1564 - 1616 Playwright, poet, actor
Mohammed Maghout Mohammed Maghout 1934 - 2006 Modern Arabic poetry
Sean McClory Sean McClory 1924 - 2003 Actor
Guo Moruo Guo Moruo 1892 - 1978 Author, poet, historian, archaeologist
Saadi Youssef Saadi Youssef 1934 - 2021 Poet, journalist, publisher, translator
Menkaura Menkaura -2532 - -2504 Pharaoh of the Fourth Dynasty of Egypt
Ludwig Beck Ludwig Beck 1880 - 1944 Chief of the German General Staff
John Entwistle John Entwistle 1944 - 2002 Bassist, songwriter, singer
Krishnakumar Kunnath Krishnakumar Kunnath 1968 - 2022 Playback singing in Hindi and other languages
Jose Echegaray Jose Echegaray 1832 - 1916 dramatist, civil engineer and statesman
Eiko Ishioka Eiko Ishioka 1938 - 2012 Art director, costume designer, graphic designer
Ali Maksum Ali Maksum 1868 - 1923 Islamic leader and revivalist
Arthur Wellesley Arthur Wellesley 1769 - 1852 Defeating Napoleon at the Battle of Waterloo
Ion Vinea Ion Vinea 1895 - 1964 Poet, novelist, journalist
Hermann Klaus Hugo Weyl Hermann Klaus Hugo Weyl 1885 - 1955 Mathematics, physics, philosophy
Albertus Soegijapranata Albertus Soegijapranata 1896 - 1963 Archbishop of Semarang
Carlos Carmo Carlos Carmo 1939 - 2021 Fado singer
Wasef Bakhtari Wasef Bakhtari 1943 - 2023 Poet, Writer, Professor
Bert Kaempfert Bert Kaempfert 1923 - 1980 Orchestra leader, music producer
Natalia Goncharova Natalia Goncharova 1881 - 1962 Painter and designer
Ali Al Wardi Ali Al Wardi 1913 - 1995 Adopting modern social theories
Karl Theodor Wilhelm Weierstrass Karl Theodor Wilhelm Weierstrass 1815 - 1897 Father of modern analysis
Sergio Britto Sergio Britto 1923 - 2011 Actor, director, presenter and writer
Fua Haripitak Fua Haripitak 1910 - 1993 Artist, Muralist
Dinu Lipatti Dinu Lipatti 1917 - 1950 Pianist, Composer
Obafemi Awolowo Obafemi Awolowo 1909 - 1987 Premier of Western Nigeria, Federal Commissioner
Abbe Pierre Abbe Pierre 1912 - 2007 founder of Emmaüs movement
Nizami Ganjavi Nizami Ganjavi 1141 - 1209 Poet, mystic, traveler, philosopher
Sessue Hayakawa Sessue Hayakawa 1886 - 1973 Silent film star and Academy Award nominee
Khan Mohammad Khan Mohammad 1928 - 2009 Cricket player and member of first Test team
Tjung Tin Jan Tjung Tin Jan 1919 - 1994 Politician and lawyer
Frederick Ross Johnson Frederick Ross Johnson 1931 - 2016 CEO of RJR Nabisco
Jorn Utzon Jorn Utzon 1918 - 2008 Architect of the Sydney Opera House
Sultan al-Atrash Sultan al-Atrash 1891 - 1982 Commander of the Great Syrian Revolt
Chinedu Udoji Chinedu Udoji 1989 - 2018 Midfielder
Zheng Ji Zheng Ji 1900 - 2010 Biochemistry, nutrition, gerontology
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  • 1. 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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  • 2. 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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  • 3. 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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  • 4. 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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  • 5. 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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  • 6. 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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  • 7. 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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  • 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. 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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  • 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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