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Sir Thomas More Sir Thomas More 1478 - 1535 Author of Utopia, Lord High Chancellor of England
Erik Hansen Erik Hansen 1889 - 1965 Architect of many buildings in Copenhagen
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi 1869 - 1948 Leader of the Indian independence movement
Mihai Patrascu Mihai Patrascu 1982 - 2012 Computer Scientist
Joy Mukherjee Joy Mukherjee 1924 - 2003 Actor, comedian, bus conductor
Akkamappettai Paramasivan Nagarajan Akkamappettai Paramasivan Nagarajan 1928 - 1977 Film director, producer, actor and writer
Michael the Brave Michael the Brave 1558 - 1601 Prince of Wallachia, Transylvania, and Moldavia
Murad I Murad I 1326 - 1389 Sultan of the Ottoman Empire
Milan Vidmar Milan Vidmar 1885 - 1962 Chess Grandmaster
Andrej Hieng Andrej Hieng 1925 - 2000 Writer, Playwright, Theatre Director
Qais Al Zawawi Qais Al Zawawi 1935 - 1995 Deputy Prime Minister
Leo von Klenze Leo von Klenze 1784 - 1864 Neoclassical architect and painter
Salvador Dali Salvador Dali 1904 - 1989 Painter and pioneer of Surrealism
Addai II Giwargis Addai II Giwargis 1948 - 2022 Catholicos-Patriarch of the Ancient Church
Dora Akunyili Dora Akunyili 1954 - 2014 Director-general of NAFDAC
Erich Johann Albert Raeder Erich Johann Albert Raeder 1876 - 1960 Commander-in-chief of the Kriegsmarine
Leonidas Pelekanakis Leonidas Pelekanakis 1962 - 2021 sailor
Waheeda Naseem Waheeda Naseem 1927 - 1996 Novelist, poet, short story writer, fiction writer
Lin Sen Lin Sen 1868 - 1943 Chairman of the National Government
Ichiyo Higuchi Ichiyo Higuchi 1872 - 1896 Writer and poet
Ivan Shadr Ivan Shadr 1887 - 1941 Russian Soviet sculptor and medalist
Shangguan Yunzhu Shangguan Yunzhu 1920 - 1968 Actress and singer
Upendranath Brahmachari Upendranath Brahmachari 1873 - 1946 discovering urea stibamine for kala-azar treatment
Nadezhda Obukhova Nadezhda Obukhova 1886 - 1961 Russian and Soviet opera singer
Radius Prawiro Radius Prawiro 1928 - 2005 Governor of Bank Indonesia and Minister of Finance
Tang Qunying Tang Qunying 1871 - 1937 Feminist and revolutionary
Shitao Shitao 1642 - 1707 Ink painter, calligrapher, poet, seal carver
Richard von Coudenhove-Kalergi Richard von Coudenhove-Kalergi 1894 - 1972 Founder of Paneuropean Union
Prince Maximilian of Baden Prince Maximilian of Baden 1867 - 1929 Chancellor of Germany and Minister
Risto Savin Risto Savin 1859 - 1948 Composer
Hermann Klaus Hugo Weyl Hermann Klaus Hugo Weyl 1885 - 1955 Mathematics, physics, philosophy
Alexei Harlamov Alexei Harlamov 1840 - 1925 Painter of portraits, genre scenes
Marin Preda Marin Preda 1922 - 1980 novelist
Constantine Kanaris Constantine Kanaris 1790 - 1877 Greek naval hero and prime minister
Shuba Jay Shuba Jay 1976 - 2014 Actress, businesswoman
Bao Dai Bao Dai 1913 - 1997 Emperor
Rosihan Anwar Rosihan Anwar 1922 - 2011 Press pioneer and political analyst
Naum Veqilharxhi Naum Veqilharxhi 1797 - 1846 Lawyer and scholar
Luo Ping Luo Ping 1733 - 1799 Painter of the Qing Dynasty
Ulrike Meinhof Ulrike Meinhof 1934 - 1976 Left-wing journalist
Tran Van Tra Tran Van Tra 1919 - 1996 Military Commander
Detty Kurnia Detty Kurnia 1960 - 2010 Sundanese singer and composer
Masako Natsume Masako Natsume 1957 - 1985 portrayal of Tripitaka in the TV series Monkey
Alexander Sizonenko Alexander Sizonenko 1959 - 2012 Basketball player
James Ashton James Ashton 1881 - 1963 Painter and art critic
Anthony the Great Anthony the Great 251 - 356 Christian monasticism
Sultan bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan Sultan bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan 1953 - 2019 Chairman of the UAE FootballAssociation(1976-1981)
Albrecht Altdorfer Albrecht Altdorfer 1480 - 1538 Renaissance painter, landscape artist, printmaker
Mihai Olos Mihai Olos 1940 - 2015 conceptual artist
Zahid Malik Zahid Malik 1937 - 2016 Journalist, writer, editor-in-chief
Iulia Hasdeu Iulia Hasdeu 1869 - 1888 Poet
Pumpuang Duangjan Pumpuang Duangjan 1961 - 1992 Singer, Actress
Luang Saranupraphan Luang Saranupraphan 1896 - 1954 Writer, Lyricist
Chan Yik Yan Chan Yik Yan 1909 - 1982 Xinyi master
Janusz Glowacki Janusz Glowacki 1938 - 2017 Writer and playwright
Alexander von Humboldt Alexander von Humboldt 1769 - 1859 Geographer and scientist
Myles Francis Goodwyn Myles Francis Goodwyn 1948 - 2023 Musician, Songwriter, Producer
Krzysztof Gawedzki Krzysztof Gawedzki 1947 - 2022 Mathematical physics
Ramlan Hutahaean Ramlan Hutahaean 1955 - 2021 General Secretary of HKBP
Pharuephon Mukdasanit Pharuephon Mukdasanit 1978 - 2013 Graphic Designer, Street Artist
Ahmad Izzat Pasha al-Abid Ahmad Izzat Pasha al-Abid 1851 - 1924 Second Secretary of Ottoman Sultan Abdulhamid II
Paco de Lucia Paco de Lucia 1947 - 2014 Flamenco guitarist and composer
Klemens von Metternich Klemens von Metternich 1773 - 1859 Foreign minister
Muhammad al-Tunji Muhammad al-Tunji 1933 - 2021 linguist and author
Roman Viktyuk Roman Viktyuk 1936 - 2020 Theatre Director
Berenger Sauniere Berenger Sauniere 1852 - 1917 Priest of Rennes-le-Château
Sitara Achakzai Sitara Achakzai 1956 - 2009 Activist
Gretl Braun Gretl Braun 1915 - 1987 Sister of Eva Braun
Haruma Miura Haruma Miura 1990 - 2020 Actor and singer
Cassius Ionescu-Tulcea Cassius Ionescu-Tulcea 1923 - 2021 Mathematician
Hannah Idowu Dideolu Awolowo Hannah Idowu Dideolu Awolowo 1915 - 2015 First Lady of the Western Region
George Bradley McFarland George Bradley McFarland 1866 - 1942 Physician, Educator
Nicolae Labis Nicolae Labis 1935 - 1956 Poet
Rizal Nurdin Rizal Nurdin 1948 - 2005 Governor of North Sumatra
Regine Normann Regine Normann 1867 - 1939 Novelist and story writer
Juan Arvizu Juan Arvizu 1900 - 1985 Lyric tenor and bolero singer
Carlos Manuel Ochoa Nieves Carlos Manuel Ochoa Nieves 1920 - 2008 Botanist
Massoud Nawabi Massoud Nawabi 1954 - 2010 Poet, Writer, Director, Cultural Personality
Lo Hsiang lin Lo Hsiang lin 1906 - 1978 Historian and educator
Luis Donaldo Colosio Luis Donaldo Colosio 1950 - 1994 Presidential candidate
Klaus Nomi Klaus Nomi 1944 - 1983 New wave synthpop opera experimental baroque
Mustafa Dagistanli Mustafa Dagistanli 1931 - 2022 Wrestler and politician
Ann Woolcock Ann Woolcock 1937 - 2001 Respiratory physician and scientist
Gege Marubi Gege Marubi 1907 - 1984 Photographer and son of Kel Marubi
Gohar Ayub Khan Gohar Ayub Khan 1937 - 2023 Foreign minister
Frederic Chopin Frederic Chopin 1810 - 1849 Romantic composer and virtuoso pianist
Pepi I Meryre Pepi I Meryre -2332 - -2283 Third king of the Sixth Dynasty of Egypt
Eugenio Mendez Docurro Eugenio Mendez Docurro 1913 - 1998 Secretary of Communications and Transportation
Matija Barl Matija Barl 1940 - 2018 Actor
Wladyslaw Bartoszewski Wladyslaw Bartoszewski 1922 - 2015 Historian, journalist, politician
Ndre Mjeda Ndre Mjeda 1866 - 1937 Poet and philologist
Umberto Eco Umberto Eco 1932 - 2016 Author
Ada Lovelace Ada Lovelace 1815 - 1852 Mathematician and writer
Rong Wongsawan Rong Wongsawan 1932 - 2009 Writer, Journalist
Sydney Chilton Mewburn Sydney Chilton Mewburn 1863 - 1956 Lawyer, Soldier, Politician
Augustin Buzura Augustin Buzura 1938 - 2017 Novelist
Eqbal Mehdi Eqbal Mehdi 1946 - 2008 Painter and artist
Hideki Yukawa Hideki Yukawa 1907 - 1981 Theoretical physicist and meson theory
Francisco de Almeida Francisco de Almeida 1450 - 1510 Viceroy of Portuguese India and naval commander
Pramote Teerawiwatana Pramote Teerawiwatana 1967 - 2012 Badminton Player
Hisham al Hashimi Hisham al Hashimi 1973 - 2020 Researcher and expert on armed groups
Stefan Wyszynski Stefan Wyszynski 1901 - 1981 Archbishop of Warsaw and Gniezno
Ingeborg Maria Sick Ingeborg Maria Sick 1858 - 1951 Writer, philanthropist, nursing educator
Maksymilian Faktorowicz Maksymilian Faktorowicz 1877 - 1938 Cosmetics entrepreneur and inventor
Walmor Chagas Walmor Chagas 1930 - 2013 Actor, director, and producer
Francisco Ignacio Madero Gonzalez Francisco Ignacio Madero Gonzalez 1873 - 1913 President of Mexico (1911-1913)
Abdul Qadeer Khan Abdul Qadeer Khan 1936 - 2021 Founder of Pakistan's nuclear weapons program
Obinna Nwafor Obinna Nwafor 1965 - 2023 Nollywood actor and producer
Asim Butt Asim Butt 1978 - 2010 Painter and sculptor
Tariq Aziz Tariq Aziz 1936 - 2015 Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister
Jozef Beck Jozef Beck 1894 - 1944 Foreign minister of Poland
Adolfo Lopez Mateos Adolfo Lopez Mateos 1909 - 1969 President of Mexico
Sabri Moudallal Sabri Moudallal 1918 - 2006 Traditional Syrian music
Plinio Marcos Plinio Marcos 1935 - 1999 Writer, actor and playwright
Salim Rashid Suri Salim Rashid Suri 1910 - 1979 Sawt Singer
Valentin Mankin Valentin Mankin 1938 - 2014 Olympic Sailor
Chung Mong-hun Chung Mong-hun 1948 - 2003 Chairman of Hyundai Asan
Mankombu Sambasivan Swaminathan Mankombu Sambasivan Swaminathan 1925 - 2023 Agronomist,agricultural scientist,plant geneticist
Henrik Kacser Henrik Kacser 1918 - 1995 Biochemist
Smita Talwalkar Smita Talwalkar 1954 - 2014 Marathi film actress, producer and director
Sadaf Naeem Sadaf Naeem 1982 - 2022 Journalist, news reporter, model, and TV host
Nebuchadnezzar II Nebuchadnezzar II -630 - -561 king of Babylonia
Mohammed Ghani Hikmat Mohammed Ghani Hikmat 1929 - 2011 Creating Baghdad's highest-profile sculptures
Lyubov Popova Lyubov Popova 1889 - 1924 Avant-garde artist and designer
George Calinescu George Calinescu 1899 - 1965 Literary critic, historian, novelist
Rocio Durcal Rocio Durcal 1944 - 2006 Singer actress of canción melódica ranchera genres
Naser Khosrow Naser Khosrow 1004 - 1088 Poet, mystic, traveler, philosopher
Andrzej Dobrowolski Andrzej Dobrowolski 1921 - 1990 Composer and teacher of electronic music
Yanka Dyagileva Yanka Dyagileva 1966 - 1991 Underground punk musician
Dionisio Azevedo Dionisio Azevedo 1922 - 1994 TV and theater pioneer
Soedardjat Nataatmadja Soedardjat Nataatmadja 1938 - 2020 Regent of Bogor, Vice Governo
Milto Sotir Gurra Milto Sotir Gurra 1884 - 1972 Poet and editor
Peter Sculthorpe Peter Sculthorpe 1929 - 2014 Composer of orchestral, chamber, vocal
Kjell Lund Kjell Lund 1927 - 2013 Architect, songwriter and singer
Mesut Yilmaz Mesut Yilmaz 1947 - 2020 Prime Minister of Turkey
Nasir bin Murshid Nasir bin Murshid 1580 - 1649 Founder of the Yaruba dynasty
Marie Laforet Marie Laforet 1939 - 2019 Singer and actress
Zhao Zhongxiang Zhao Zhongxiang 1942 - 2020 News anchor on Xinwen Lianbo and television
Alberto Santos-Dumont Alberto Santos-Dumont 1873 - 1932 Aviation pioneer and inventor
Napoleon III Napoleon III 1808 - 1873 Emperor of the French
Emperor Shomu Emperor Shomu 701 - 756 Emperor of Japan
Paul Gustave Fischer Paul Gustave Fischer 1860 - 1934 Painter of city life and bathing scenes
Mazzaropi Mazzaropi 1912 - 1981 film producer and star
Henryk Grohman Henryk Grohman 1862 - 1939 Textile manufacturer
Ho Chi Minh Ho Chi Minh 1890 - 1969 President
Al-Julanda bin Masud Al-Julanda bin Masud 700 - 751 First Ibadi Imam of Oman
Mimi Rasinah Mimi Rasinah 1930 - 2010 Topeng dancer
Klaus Fuchs Klaus Fuchs 1911 - 1988 Nuclear physicist and Soviet spy
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  • 1. Hakim Abolghasem Ferdowsi

    Died: 1020 A.D
    Slogan: I suffered during these thirty years, but I have revived the Iranians with my poetry.

    Hakim Abolghasem Ferdowsi was born in 940 CE in a village near Tus, in the Khorasan region of Iran, which was then under the rule of the Samanid dynasty. He belonged to a wealthy family of dehqans, who were Iranian aristocrats and landowners that had preserved their status and culture after the Arab conquest of Iran in the 7th century. Ferdowsi was educated in Persian literature and history, as well as Arabic language and sciences. He married a woman from his own class and had a daughter with her. He devoted most of his adult life to composing his masterpiece, the Shahnameh (The Book of Kings), which is the national epic of Iran and one of the longest poems ever written by a single author. The Shahnameh is based on a prose work of the same name that was compiled in Ferdowsi's youth, which in turn was a translation of a Pahlavi (Middle Persian) work called Khvatay-namak, a history of the kings of Iran from mythical times to the Sassanid dynasty. Ferdowsi also added material from oral traditions, legends, and other sources to his poem, which covers more than 50,000 couplets and spans thousands of years of Iranian history and culture. Ferdowsi composed his poem for the Samanid princes of Khorasan, who were patrons of Persian literature and culture. However, during his lifetime, the Samanid dynasty was overthrown by the Ghaznavid Turks, who were less interested in Ferdowsi's work. Ferdowsi faced many hardships and disappointments in his life, such as the death of his son at a young age, the loss of his patrons and friends, the invasion of his homeland by foreign powers, and the neglect and betrayal of the rulers who commissioned his poem. He died in 1020 CE in Tus, in poverty and bitterness, but also with confidence in his lasting fame. He was buried in his own garden, but later a mausoleum was built over his grave by a Ghaznavid governor. His tomb became a revered site and a symbol of Iranian identity and pride. Ferdowsi is widely regarded as one of the greatest poets in world literature and one of the most influential figures in Iranian history and culture. His Shahnameh is a source of inspiration and identity for Iranians and other Persian-speaking peoples. It is also a valuable document of ancient Iranian myths, legends, history, language, religion, art, and values. Ferdowsi's style is characterized by its epic grandeur, lyrical beauty, moral wisdom, historical accuracy, and cultural richness. He is celebrated as a national hero and a guardian of Persian heritage by Iranians and other admirers around the world.

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  • 2. Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan

    Died: 2004 A.D
    Slogan:

    Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan(born 1918, Abu Dhabi — died November 2, 2004) Known as the Father of the Nation for his role in forming the United Arab Emirates, the late H. H. Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan was the first President of the UAE. He served this position since the formation of the UAE on 2 December 1971 until he passed away in 2004. He also served as the Ruler of the emirate of Abu Dhabi from 1966 to 2004. Born in the city of Al Ain, Sheikh Zayed was the youngest of the four sons of H. H. Sheikh Sultan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler of Abu Dhabi from 1922 to 1926. Sheikh Zayed was a good listener and an unbiased dispute mediator. He was also renowned for his patience, vision and wisdom; qualities that earned him the title of ‘the wise man of the Arabs’. He ensured that all UAE citizens are instrumental to the nation's collective success. His vision led the UAE to be the GCC’s second biggest economy after KSA, the third largest in the Middle East and according to many prestigious international reports, the most important financial and economic centre in the region.

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  • 3. Qaboos bin Said al Said

    Died: 2020 A.D
    Slogan: We are friends to all and enemies to none.

    Qaboos bin Said al Said was the Sultan of Oman from 1970 until his death in 2020. He was a fifteenth-generation descendant of the founder of the House of Al Said and was the longest-serving leader in the Middle East and Arab world at the time of his death. Educated in England, he served briefly in the British Army before returning to Oman. After overthrowing his father in a coup d'état, he implemented policies of modernization and ended Oman's international isolation. His reign saw a rise in living standards and development in the country, the abolition of slavery, the end of the Dhofar Rebellion, and the promulgation of Oman's constitution.

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  • 4. Kim Jong-hyun

    Died: 2017 A.D
    Slogan: Even though we can't communicate using the same language, we use music instead.

    Kim Jong-hyun was born on April 8, 1990, in Seoul, South Korea. He developed an interest in music from a young age and joined a school band in middle school. He was scouted by SM Entertainment in 2005, after performing in a song festival with his band. He debuted as the main vocalist of the boy group SHINee in 2008, and quickly rose to fame as one of the most popular and talented singers in the K-pop industry. He also participated in SM Entertainment's project group, SM the Ballad, and collaborated with various artists. He started his solo career in 2015, with the release of his first EP, Base, which topped the Billboard World Albums Chart and the Gaon Album Chart. He followed it up with a compilation album, Story Op.1, in the same year. His first studio album, She Is, was released in 2016, and his second compilation album, Story Op.2, was released in 2017. He also held several solo concert tours, showcasing his versatility and creativity as an artist. He was praised for his artistic control and involvement in the creation of his music, as well as his vocal skills and emotional expression. He was also a radio host, an author, and an advocate for mental health and social issues. He wrote a book titled Skeleton Flower: Things That Have Been Released and Set Free, which contained his personal stories and song lyrics. He also supported various causes, such as the Sewol Ferry disaster victims, the Comfort Women, and the LGBT community. He was known for his kind and gentle personality, and his close relationships with his family, friends, and fans. He died on December 18, 2017, at the age of 27, after committing suicide by carbon monoxide poisoning. He left a note that revealed his struggle with depression and loneliness. His death shocked and saddened the whole world, and sparked a conversation about the importance of mental health awareness and support. His final album, Poet | Artist, was released posthumously on January 23, 2018, and all the profits were donated to his mother and a charity foundation. His music and legacy continue to inspire and touch many people's lives.

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  • 5. Emperor Pedro II

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

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

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  • 6. 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.

    Robert Gordon Menzies Profile

  • 7. 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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  • 8. 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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  • 9. 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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  • 10. 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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