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Ivan Bagramyan Ivan Bagramyan 1897 - 1982 Builder of the Transcaspian Railway, explorer
Jagjit Singh Jagjit Singh 1941 - 2011 Ghazal singer
Omar Abu Risha Omar Abu Risha 1910 - 1990 Poet and diplomat
Hu Zaobin Hu Zaobin 1897 - 1942 Painter of the Yangzhou school
Ivan Zulueta Ivan Zulueta 1943 - 2009 Film director, designer, screenwriter, actor
Amrish Puri Amrish Puri 1932 - 2005 Hindi film actor
Soong Mei-ling Soong Mei-ling 1898 - 2003 First Lady of the Republic of China
Richard William Wright Richard William Wright 1943 - 2008 Keyboardist and co-founder of Pink Floyd
Arthur Ernest Percival Arthur Ernest Percival 1887 - 1966 British Army officer
Sara Suleri Goodyear Sara Suleri Goodyear 1953 - 2022 Author, professor of English
Suleiman II Suleiman II 1642 - 1691 Sultan of the Ottoman Empire
Huseyn Shaheed Suhrawardy Huseyn Shaheed Suhrawardy 1892 - 1963 Prime Minister of Bengal and Pakistan
Wang Fuchun Wang Fuchun 1943 - 2021 Train photographer
Cyril of Alexandria Cyril of Alexandria 376 - 444 Patriarch of Alexandria and defender of orthodoxy
Albert Namatjira Albert Namatjira 1902 - 1959 Watercolour landscape painter
Prince Ali Khan Prince Ali Khan 1911 - 1960 Racehorse owner and diplomat
Emil Grosswald Emil Grosswald 1912 - 1989 Mathematician
Jose Lins do Rego Jose Lins do Rego 1901 - 1957 Novelist and short story writer
Liu Xucang Liu Xucang 1913 - 1966 Pioneering in color film and nudes
Leonardo Villar Leonardo Villar 1923 - 2020 Actor, director
Fatmir Gjata Fatmir Gjata 1922 - 1989 Poet and short story writer
Mogens Ballin Mogens Ballin 1871 - 1914 Painter and metalworker
Rachel de Queiroz Rachel de Queiroz 1910 - 2003 Novelist and journalist
Ivan Shadr Ivan Shadr 1887 - 1941 Russian Soviet sculptor and medalist
Aldous Leonard Huxley Aldous Leonard Huxley 1894 - 1963 Author of Brave New World and other novels
Arturo Jimenez Borja Arturo Jimenez Borja 1908 - 2000 Ethnologist
Antonio Lopes Ribeiro Antonio Lopes Ribeiro 1908 - 1995 Film director
Buenaventura Durruti Buenaventura Durruti 1896 - 1936 Member of Los Justicieros, Los Solidarios
Aleksei Gritsai Aleksei Gritsai 1914 - 1998 Painter and art teacher
Christoffer Wilhelm Eckersberg Christoffer Wilhelm Eckersberg 1783 - 1853 History, portrait and landscape painter
Helin Bolek Helin Bolek 1991 - 2020 Singer of Grup Yorum
Ryunosuke Akutagawa Ryunosuke Akutagawa 1892 - 1927 Short story writer
Safiye Ali Safiye Ali 1894 - 1952 Physician
Detty Kurnia Detty Kurnia 1960 - 2010 Sundanese singer and composer
Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti 1900 - 1978 Educator and political leader
Pedro Armendariz Pedro Armendariz 1912 - 1963 Film actor
Paul Gauguin Paul Gauguin 1848 - 1903 Painter, sculptor, printmaker, ceramist, writer
Bao Shichen Bao Shichen 1775 - 1855 Calligraphe, reformist scholar of the Qing dynasty
Maurice Chevalier Maurice Chevalier 1888 - 1972 French musical-comedy star and entertainer
Bruce Edward Hobbs Bruce Edward Hobbs 1936 - 2014 Structural geologist and science administrator
Jeffrey Smart Jeffrey Smart 1921 - 2013 Urban landscape painter
Witold Pilecki Witold Pilecki 1901 - 1948 Cavalry officer, intelligence agent
Takashi Amano Takashi Amano 1954 - 2015 Aquascaping and nature photography
Tham Thuy Hang Tham Thuy Hang 1939 - 2022 Actress
Ken Takakura Ken Takakura 1931 - 2014 Yakuza and action films
Grigore Alexandrescu Grigore Alexandrescu 1810 - 1885 poet and fabulist
Cornelius Ryan Cornelius Ryan 1920 - 1974 Military history writer
Giacomo Puccini Giacomo Puccini 1858 - 1924 Composer
Guillermo Timoner Guillermo Timoner 1926 - 2023 Professional cyclist
Laozi Laozi -551 - -479 Founder of Taoism
Nikolai Ge Nikolai Ge 1831 - 1894 Painter of historical and religious subjects
Mohammed Rafi Mohammed Rafi 1924 - 1980 Playback singer and musician
Mihail Sadoveanu Mihail Sadoveanu 1880 - 1961 Novelist
Hatshepsut Hatshepsut -1507 - -1458 Female king of Egypt
Aleksandra Ekster Aleksandra Ekster 1882 - 1949 Painter and designer
Mario Camus Mario Camus 1935 - 2021 Film director and screenwriter
Israr Ahmed Israr Ahmed 1932 - 2010 Founder of Tanzeem-e-Islami and Quranic scholar
Ahmed Wali Karzai Ahmed Wali Karzai 1961 - 2011 Chairman of the Kandahar Provincial Council
Giuseppe Giannini Pancetti Giuseppe Giannini Pancetti 1902 - 1958 Modernist painter
Youssef Halaq Youssef Halaq 1939 - 2007 Writer, professor and literary translator
Shishaku Shibusawa Eiichi Shishaku Shibusawa Eiichi 1840 - 1931 Financier, entrepreneur, philanthropist
Hadiya Khalaf Abbas Hadiya Khalaf Abbas 1958 - 2021 Speaker of the People's Council of Syria
Yefim Alekseyevich Pridvorov Yefim Alekseyevich Pridvorov 1883 - 1945 Poet
Pratuang Emjaroen Pratuang Emjaroen 1935 - 2022 Artist
Konstantin Makovsky Konstantin Makovsky 1839 - 1915 Realist painter
Kinji Fukasaku Kinji Fukasaku 1930 - 2003 Director and screenwriter of yakuza and dystopian
Saeed Rashid Saeed Rashid 1927 - 1999 Poet and scholar of Sindhi literature
Louis Bachelier Louis Bachelier 1870 - 1946 Mathematical economis
Kristo Sulidhi Kristo Sulidhi 1858 - 1938 Photographer and writer for The Voice
Ville Heise Ville Heise 1838 - 1912 Philanthropist, founder of Rydebäck Manor
Stelios Kazantzidis Stelios Kazantzidis 1931 - 2001 Singer of Greek popular music
Ermina Zaenah Ermina Zaenah 1927 - 2009 Actress and producer
Gilberto Freyre Gilberto Freyre 1900 - 1987 Sociologist and writer
Aurel Vlaicu Aurel Vlaicu 1882 - 1913 engineer, inventor, aviator
Constantin Daicoviciu Constantin Daicoviciu 1898 - 1973 Historian and archaeologist
Poul Anker Bech Poul Anker Bech 1942 - 2009 Painter
Chino Rodriguez Chino Rodriguez 1954 - 2020 Pianist of contemporary classical music
Zdzislaw Jachimecki Zdzislaw Jachimecki 1882 - 1953 Historian of music, professor
Dominic Ignatius Ekandem Dominic Ignatius Ekandem 1917 - 1995 Catholic cardinal and archbishop
Vladimir Subic Vladimir Subic 1894 - 1946 Architect
Oguz Atay Oguz Atay 1934 - 1977 Pioneer of the modern novel in Turkey
Yinka Craig Yinka Craig 1948 - 2008 Sports commentator and analyst
Yasuko Namba Yasuko Namba 1949 - 1996 Businesswoman and climber
Poot Lorlek Poot Lorlek 1952 - 2020 Muay Thai Kickboxer
Murtala Ramat Muhammed Murtala Ramat Muhammed 1938 - 1976 Head of State of Nigeria
Francis Pegahmagabow Francis Pegahmagabow 1891 - 1952 Soldier, Politician, Activist
Olavo Bilac Olavo Bilac 1865 - 1918 Poet and writer
Le Quyen Ngo Dinh Le Quyen Ngo Dinh 1959 - 2012 Commissioner of Immigration
Alexandre Benois Alexandre Benois 1870 - 1960 Art critic and historian
Gesang Martohartono Gesang Martohartono 1917 - 2010 Children's song composer
Skender Temali Skender Temali 1946 - 2021 writer, poet and journalist
Iris Barbura Iris Barbura 1912 - 1969 Dancer, Choreographer
Emily Elizabeth Dickinson Emily Elizabeth Dickinson 1830 - 1886 Poet
Prayat Pongdam Prayat Pongdam 1934 - 2014 Artist, Printmaker
Walter Moreira Salles Walter Moreira Salles 1912 - 2001 Banker, politician and philanthropist
Andrej Gosar Andrej Gosar 1887 - 1970 Sociologist and Economist
Le Loi Le Loi 1385 - 1433 Emperor of Vietnam
William Thompson William Thompson 1775 - 1833 Political economist and social reformer
Fawzia Fuad of Egypt Fawzia Fuad of Egypt 1921 - 2013 Queen of Iran
Kieron Moore Kieron Moore 1924 - 2007 Film and television actor
Go Hui-dong Go Hui-dong 1886 - 1965 First Korean painter to adopt Western styles
Ulrich Schrade Ulrich Schrade 1943 - 2009 philosopher, educationist and ethicist
Katharina von Bora Katharina von Bora 1499 - 1552 Reformer's wife
Gad al-Haq Ali Gad al-Haq Gad al-Haq Ali Gad al-Haq 1917 - 1996 Grand Imam of Al-Azhar
Vasile Voiculescu Vasile Voiculescu 1884 - 1963 Poet, writer
Kaimook Chuto Kaimook Chuto 1938 - 1995 Sculptor
Sir Isaac Newton Sir Isaac Newton 1642 - 1727 Laws of motion, Universal gravitation
Laila Shahzada Laila Shahzada 1926 - 1994 Painter and modernist
Mujo Ulqinaku Mujo Ulqinaku 1896 - 1939 Sergeant of the Royal Albanian Navy
Oladipo Diya Oladipo Diya 1944 - 2023 Chief of General Staff
Selim II Selim II 1524 - 1574 Sultan of the Ottoman Empire
Anton Martin Slomsek Anton Martin Slomsek 1800 - 1862 Bishop
Chen Cheng Chen Cheng 1897 - 1965 Premier of the Republic of China
Serban Titeica Serban Titeica 1908 - 1985 Physicist
Raja Ali Haji Raja Ali Haji 1808 - 1872 historian, poet, scholar, and ulama
Katja Boh Katja Boh 1929 - 2008 Sociologist, Politician
Yakov Malik Yakov Malik 1906 - 1980 Diplomat
Adolf Dassler Adolf Dassler 1900 - 1978 Founder of Adidas
Wilhelm Bendz Wilhelm Bendz 1804 - 1832 Painter
Kitti Thonglongya Kitti Thonglongya 1928 - 1974 Ornithologist, Mammalogist
Omar Suleiman Omar Suleiman 1936 - 2012 Director of Egyptian General Intelligence Service
Feodor Bruni Feodor Bruni 1799 - 1875 Painting portraits
Ptolemy II Philadelphus Ptolemy II Philadelphus 308 - 246 King of Egypt, patron of arts and sciences
Marcel Proust Marcel Proust 1871 - 1922 Novelist and critic
Jnan Chandra Ghosh Jnan Chandra Ghosh 1894 - 1959 Chemist and director of IIT Kharagpur
Mohammad Zahir Shah Mohammad Zahir Shah 1914 - 2007 King
Apollinary Vasnetsov Apollinary Vasnetsov 1856 - 1933 Historical and landscape painter
Kim Ki-young Kim Ki-young 1919 - 1998 Film director, screenwriter, producer, editor
Macarius of Egypt Macarius of Egypt 300 - 390 Monk and ascetic
Dele Giwa Dele Giwa 1947 - 1986 Journalist, editor,founder of Newswatch magazine
Joze Toporisic Joze Toporisic 1926 - 2014 Linguist
Qu Bo Qu Bo 1923 - 2002 Writer and novelist
Paitoon Pumrat Paitoon Pumrat 1965 - 2020 Comedian and actor
Sariamin Ismail Sariamin Ismail 1909 - 1995 Writer, editor, and political activist
John Weir Foote John Weir Foote 1904 - 1988 Military Chaplain, Politician
George Bacovia George Bacovia 1881 - 1957 Poet
Diem Phung Thi Diem Phung Thi 1920 - 2002 Sculptor
Keith Charles Flint Keith Charles Flint 1969 - 2019 Singer and dancer of The Prodigy
Rosalind Elsie Franklin Rosalind Elsie Franklin 1920 - 1958 Chemist and x-ray crystallographer
Bob Hoskins Bob Hoskins 1942 - 2014 Blues-rock singer, songwriter, and musician
Ayorinde Babayemi Ilori Faboro Ayorinde Babayemi Ilori Faboro 1985 - 2021 Music producer
Pham Van Dong Pham Van Dong 1906 - 2000 Prime Minister
Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan 1918 - 2004 Former Ruler of AbuDhabi,Founding President of UAE
Ion Ratiu Ion Ratiu 1917 - 2000 Politician
Xian Xinghai Xian Xinghai 1905 - 1945 Composer of contemporary classical music
Emil Brumaru Emil Brumaru 1938 - 2019 Poet
Octavian Goga Octavian Goga 1881 - 1938 Politician, Poet
Jabir ibn Hayyan Jabir ibn Hayyan 721 - 815 Alchemist and philosopher
Jeong Dojeon Jeong Dojeon 1342 - 1398 Chief State Councillor of Joseon
Anton Davidoglu Anton Davidoglu 1876 - 1958 Mathematician
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  • 1. 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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  • 2. 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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  • 3. Ahmadu Bello

    Died: 1966 A.D
    Slogan: Work and worship

    Ahmadu Bello was a conservative Nigerian statesman who masterminded Northern Nigeria through the independence of Nigeria in 1960 and served as its first and only premier from 1954 until his assassination in 1966. He was also the leader of the Northern People's Congress, the ruling party at the time consisting of the Hausa–Fulani elite. He had previously been elected into the regional legislature and later became a government minister. A member of the Sokoto Caliphate dynasty, he made attempts at becoming Sultan of Sokoto before later joining politics. He was a descendant of Uthman dan Fodio, the founder of the Sokoto Caliphate, and a grandson of Sultan Atiku na Raba. He received Islamic education at home, where he learnt the Qur'an, Islamic jurisprudence and the traditions of Muhammad. He later attended Sokoto Provincial School and the Katsina Training College (now Barewa College). During his school days, he was known as Ahmadu Rabah. He finished school in 1931 and subsequently became the English teacher in Sokoto Middle School. In 1934, Bello was made the District Head of Rabah by Sultan Hassan dan Mu'azu, succeeding his brother. In 1938, he was promoted to the position of Divisional Head of Gusau and became a member of the Sultan's council. In 1938, at the age of just 28, he made attempts to become the Sultan of Sokoto but was not successful, losing to Sir Siddiq Abubakar III who reigned for 50 years until his death in 1988. The new Sultan immediately made Sir Ahmadu Bello the Sardauna (Crown Prince) of Sokoto, a chieftaincy title, and promoted him to the Sokoto Native Authority Council. These titles automatically made him the Chief Political Adviser to the Sultan. Later, he was put in charge of the Sokoto Province to oversee 47 districts and by 1944, he was back at the Sultan's Palace to work as the Chief Secretary of the State Native Administration. He entered politics in 1949 as a member of the Northern House of Assembly and a representative of the Sokoto Native Authority. In 1951, he was elected to the House of Representatives in Lagos as a member of the Northern People's Congress (NPC), a party that he helped to form. He became the first Premier of Northern Nigeria in 1954. He was a strong advocate of the modernization and unity of Northern Nigeria, and he opposed the secessionist agenda of some southern politicians. He worked to improve the education, health, agriculture, and infrastructure of the region. He also supported the establishment of the Ahmadu Bello University in Zaria, the second largest university in Africa. He was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II in 1959. He was assassinated on 15 January 1966 in a military coup led by Major Chukwuma Kaduna Nzeogwu, an Igbo officer. He died alongside his wife, Hafsatu, and his aide, Ahmed Ben Musa. He was buried in Sokoto, and his tomb is a national monument. He is widely revered in Northern Nigeria as a visionary leader and a symbol of the region's identity and history.

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  • 4. Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi

    Died: 1948 A.D
    Slogan: Be the change that you wish to see in the world.

    Bapu, also known as Mahatma Gandhi, was one of the most influential figures in the history of India and the world. He was born on 2 October 1869 in Porbandar, a coastal town in Gujarat. His father was the chief minister of Porbandar state and his mother was a devout Hindu. He was married to Kasturba Gandhi at the age of 13 and had four sons with her. Bapu studied law in London and became a barrister in 1891. He then moved to South Africa to work as a lawyer for the Indian community there. He faced racial discrimination and injustice in South Africa and began to protest against them using nonviolent methods. He founded the Natal Indian Congress and led campaigns for civil rights and political representation for Indians. He also developed his concept of Satyagraha, or truth force, which was based on non-cooperation, civil disobedience, and peaceful resistance. Bapu returned to India in 1915 and joined the Indian National Congress, a political party that sought to end British colonial rule in India. He became the leader of the Congress in 1921 and launched several mass movements to challenge the British authority. Some of his famous campaigns were the Non-Cooperation Movement (1920-1922), the Civil Disobedience Movement (1930-1934), and the Quit India Movement (1942-1945). He also led the historic Dandi Salt March in 1930, where he and thousands of his followers defied the British salt tax by making their own salt from seawater. Bapu was not only a political leader but also a social reformer and a spiritual guide. He advocated for the upliftment of the poor, the oppressed, and the untouchables. He promoted swadeshi or self-reliance by encouraging Indians to spin their own cloth from khadi or hand-spun cotton. He also preached ahimsa or non-violence as a way of life and a means of achieving harmony among different religions and communities. Bapu played a crucial role in securing India's independence from British rule in 1947. However, he was deeply saddened by the partition of India and Pakistan along religious lines and the violence that followed. He tried to stop the communal riots and appealed for peace and brotherhood. He was assassinated on 30 January 1948 by Nathuram Godse, a Hindu extremist who blamed him for appeasing Muslims. Bapu's last words were Hey Ram or Oh God. Bapu is widely regarded as the Father of the Nation in India and is revered as a symbol of peace, truth, and non-violence across the world. His birthday, 2 October, is celebrated as Gandhi Jayanti in India and as the International Day of Non-Violence by the United Nations. His life and teachings have inspired many leaders and movements for freedom, justice, and human rights around the globe.

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  • 5. Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah

    Died: 2001 A.D
    Slogan: The people are the source of my strength

    Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah was the eldest son of Sultan Hisamuddin Alam Shah Al-Haj and Tengku Ampuan Jemaah. He received his early education at the Pengkalan Batu Malay School in Klang and the Malay College Kuala Kangsar. He then studied at the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London for two years. He served with the Civil Service Department as a Trainee Officer with the Selangor Survey Department and later as an Inspector of Schools. He also attended a short-term course at the Malay Military Troop in Port Dickson and was commissioned with the Queen Commission in the rank of captain. He was later promoted to the rank of major. He was appointed as the Tengku Laksamana of Selangor in 1946 and as the Raja Muda (Crown Prince) of Selangor in 1950. He became the Sultan of Selangor on 3 September 1960 after the death of his father. He was known for his modernization efforts in Selangor, such as improving the infrastructure, education, health, and agriculture sectors. He also signed the cession of Kuala Lumpur from Selangor to the Federal Government to form a Federal Territory on 1 February 1974. He was elected as the 11th Yang di-Pertuan Agong of Malaysia on 26 April 1999 and served until his death on 21 November 2001. He died of a heart attack at the Gleneagles Kuala Lumpur and was buried at the Royal Mausoleum in Klang. He was succeeded by his son, Sharafuddin, as the Sultan of Selangor and by Sirajuddin, the Sultan of Perlis, as the Yang di-Pertuan Agong. He was known for his humility, generosity, and compassion. He was also an avid sportsman and patron of various sports associations. He was awarded numerous honours and titles, both locally and internationally, for his contributions and services.

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  • 6. 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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  • 7. 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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  • 8. 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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  • 9. 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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  • 10. 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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