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Nourhane Nourhane 1922 - 2022 Singer and actress
Sultan Idris ibn Raja Iskandar Sultan Idris ibn Raja Iskandar 1849 - 1916 Sultan of Perak
Alberto Ruschel Alberto Ruschel 1918 - 1996 acting in O Cangaceiro and other films
Elisabeth of Romania Elisabeth of Romania 1894 - 1956 Queen Consort
Crown Prince Sado Crown Prince Sado 1735 - 1762 Regent of Joseon
Mateiu Caragiale Mateiu Caragiale 1885 - 1936 Writer
Huang Binhong Huang Binhong 1865 - 1955 Painter of the Yangzhou school
Juan Ramon Jimenez Juan Ramon Jimenez 1881 - 1958 Poet and Nobel Prize winner
Pierre de Berulle Pierre de Berulle 1575 - 1629 Founder of the French school of spirituality
Harold Wilson Harold Wilson 1916 - 1995 Prime Minister of the United Kingdom
Ahmet Zogu Ahmet Zogu 1895 - 1961 First King of Albania (1928-1939)
Teresa Cieply Teresa Cieply 1937 - 2006 Olympic medalist in athletics
Gertrude the Great Gertrude the Great 1256 - 1302 Benedictine nun and mystic writer
Nicolae Minovici Nicolae Minovici 1868 - 1941 Forensic Scientist
Kabir Stori Kabir Stori 1942 - 2006 Writer, Poet
Carl Hogset Carl Hogset 1941 - 2021 Lecturer, singer and choral conductor
Fawzia Fuad of Egypt Fawzia Fuad of Egypt 1921 - 2013 Queen of Iran
Graciliano Ramos Graciliano Ramos 1892 - 1953 Novelist and short story writer
Gheorghe G. Mironescu Gheorghe G. Mironescu 1874 - 1949 Politician
Ovadia Yosef Ovadia Yosef 1920 - 2013 Sephardi Chief Rabbi of Israel
Solomon Marcus Solomon Marcus 1925 - 2016 mathematician
Janez Maticic Janez Maticic 1926 - 2022 Composer
John Draper Perrin John Draper Perrin 1890 - 1967 Founder of San Antonio Gold Mine
Umi Dachlan Umi Dachlan 1942 - 2009 Pioneering Indonesian painter and art lecturer
Sigismund of Luxembourg Sigismund of Luxembourg 1368 - 1437 Holy Roman Emperor and King of Hungary, Germany
Folabi Olumide Folabi Olumide 1936 - 2021 first Vice-Chancellor of Lagos State University
Maxine Klibingaitis Maxine Klibingaitis 1964 - 2023 Bobbie Mitchell in Prisoner and Terri Inglis
Uta Hagen Uta Hagen 1919 - 2004 Actress and theatre practitioner
Antenor Orrego Antenor Orrego 1892 - 1960 Philosopher
Vilhelm Dahlerup Vilhelm Dahlerup 1836 - 1907 Architect of many buildings in Copenhagen
Melina Mercouri Melina Mercouri 1920 - 1994 actress, politician, activist
Alice Guy-Blache Alice Guy-Blache 1873 - 1968 Pioneer of the French and American film industries
Direk Jayanama Direk Jayanama 1905 - 1967 Diplomat, Politician
Socrates Socrates -469 - -399 Philosopher
Fyodor Alekseyev Fyodor Alekseyev 1753 - 1824 Cityscapes and landscapes
Djadoeg Djajakusuma Djadoeg Djajakusuma 1918 - 1987 Film director promoter of traditional art forms
Albrecht Durer Albrecht Durer 1471 - 1528 Painter and printmaker of the German Renaissance
Friedrich Paulus Friedrich Paulus 1890 - 1957 Commander of the 6th Army at Stalingrad
Kang Youwei Kang Youwei 1858 - 1927 Scholar and reformer
Sarunyoo Wongkrachang Sarunyoo Wongkrachang 1960 - 2020 Actor, Director
Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh 1921 - 2021 Royal consort of Queen Elizabeth II
Lorenz Frolich Lorenz Frolich 1820 - 1908 Painter, illustrator, graphic artist and etcher
Khaled Khalifa Khaled Khalifa 1964 - 2023 Novelist, screenwriter, and poet
Khalid Iqbal Khalid Iqbal 1929 - 2014 Painter and sculptor
Huo Yuanjia Huo Yuanjia 1868 - 1910 Co-founder of Chin Woo Athletic Association
Johan Thomas Lundbye Johan Thomas Lundbye 1818 - 1848 Animal and landscape painter
Jorge Doria Jorge Doria 1920 - 2013 TV and theater pioneer
Emperor Taisho Emperor Taisho 1879 - 1926 Emperor of Japan
Phillip Hughes Phillip Hughes 1988 - 2014 Test and ODI cricketer for Australia
Thomaz Soares da Silva Thomaz Soares da Silva 1921 - 2002 Attacking midfielder
Kunnisseri Veettil Raman Mani Kunnisseri Veettil Raman Mani 1971 - 2016 Actor and singer, appeared in over 250 films
Maria Dabrowska Maria Dabrowska 1889 - 1965 Novelist, critic, translator
Toju Augustus Ejueyitchie Toju Augustus Ejueyitchie 1952 - 2021 Managing Director of Premier Records and Music
Michael the Brave Michael the Brave 1558 - 1601 Prince of Wallachia, Transylvania, and Moldavia
Nguyen Xuan Vinh Nguyen Xuan Vinh 1930 - 2022 Aerospace Scientist
Cindy Amadi Cindy Amadi 1991 - 2023 Actress
Niccolo Paganini Niccolo Paganini 1782 - 1840 Violinist
Niccolo Machiavelli Niccolo Machiavelli 1469 - 1527 diplomat, author, philosopher
Francois Clouet Francois Clouet 1510 - 1572 Court painter and miniaturist
James Augustine Aloysius Joyce James Augustine Aloysius Joyce 1882 - 1941 Novelist, poet, literary critic
Chittajallu Pullayya Chittajallu Pullayya 1898 - 1967 Director and producer of Telugu cinema
Peter Chanel Peter Chanel 1803 - 1841 Catholic priest, missionary, and martyr
Kostas Paskalis Kostas Paskalis 1929 - 2007 Opera singer
Andre Matos Andre Matos 1971 - 2019 Singer and musician of Viper, Angra, Shaman
Madame Nhu Madame Nhu 1924 - 2011 First Lady of South Vietnam
Jean Negulesco Jean Negulesco 1900 - 1993 Film Director
Ptolemy II Philadelphus Ptolemy II Philadelphus 308 - 246 King of Egypt, patron of arts and sciences
Ruhana Kuddus Ruhana Kuddus 1884 - 1972 First female Indonesian journalist
Emperor Go-Mizunoo Emperor Go-Mizunoo 1596 - 1680 Emperor of Japan
Guadalupe Duenas Guadalupe Duenas 1910 - 2002 Short story writer and essayist
Anna Jablonowska Anna Jablonowska 1935 - 2010 poet and translator
Nguyen Thi Kim Nguyen Thi Kim 1917 - 2011 Sculptor
Greedy Smith Greedy Smith 1956 - 2019 Vocalist, keyboardist, harmonicist and songwriter
Alda Garrido Alda Garrido 1896 - 1970 Actress and theater star
Ludwig van Beethoven Ludwig van Beethoven 1770 - 1827
Franz Anton Mesmer Franz Anton Mesmer 1734 - 1815 Physician and astronomer
Jeong Seon Jeong Seon 1676 - 1759 Landscape painter
Alexandru Froda Alexandru Froda 1894 - 1973 Mathematician
Ahmad Shah Durrani Ahmad Shah Durrani 1722 - 1772 Founder of the Durrani Empire
Gunther Behnisch Gunther Behnisch 1922 - 2010 Architect of Olympic Park in Munich
Boris Sket Boris Sket 1936 - 2023 Zoologist
Dan Andrei Aldea Dan Andrei Aldea 1950 - 2020 Musician
Ahmad Zahir Ahmad Zahir 1946 - 1979 Singer, Songwriter, Composer
Puangroi Apaiwong Puangroi Apaiwong 1914 - 2000 Composer
Irena Kwiatkowska Irena Kwiatkowska 1912 - 2011 Actress, cabaret artist
Lee Jihan Lee Jihan 1998 - 2022 Actor and singer
Hoang Cam Hoang Cam 1922 - 2010 Poet
Mambillikalathil Govind Kumar Menon Mambillikalathil Govind Kumar Menon 1928 - 2016 particle physics and cosmic rays research
Naziha al Dulaimi Naziha al Dulaimi 1923 - 2007 founder and first president of the Iraqi Women's
Benjamin Ipavec Benjamin Ipavec 1829 - 1908 Composer, Physician
Le Thu Le Thu 1943 - 2021 Singer
Paul Gustave Fischer Paul Gustave Fischer 1860 - 1934 Painter of city life and bathing scenes
Bikash Bhattacharjee Bikash Bhattacharjee 1940 - 2006 Realist and surrealist painter
Nguyen Thi Thap Nguyen Thi Thap 1908 - 1996 Politician
Yi Xing Yi Xing 683 - 727 Astronomer, Buddhist monk, inventor
Jean Appleton Jean Appleton 1911 - 2003 Graphic designer and industrial designer
Edmund Piatkowski Edmund Piatkowski 1936 - 2016 Discus thrower
Emil Bodnaras Emil Bodnaras 1904 - 1976 Politician
Joze Humer Joze Humer 1936 - 2012 composer, choirmaster, lyricist
Ali Podrimja Ali Podrimja 1942 - 2012 Poet and author
Michael Gambon Michael Gambon 1940 - 2023 Stage and screen actor
Zahir Pajaziti Zahir Pajaziti 1962 - 1997 Member of the Communist Youth
Phan Khac Suu Phan Khac Suu 1893 - 1970 Politician
Risto Siliqi Risto Siliqi 1882 - 1936 Poet and publicist
Thucydides Thucydides -400 - -460 Author of the History of the Peloponnesian War
Marilia Mendonca Marilia Mendonca 1995 - 2021 Singer and songwriter of sertanejo music
Julia Perez Julia Perez 1980 - 2017 Actress, singer, model, announcer
Jose Antonio del Busto Duthurburu Jose Antonio del Busto Duthurburu 1932 - 2006 Historian
Vladimir Chekalov Vladimir Chekalov 1922 - 1992 Painter and art teacher
Ngo Ba Thanh Ngo Ba Thanh 1931 - 2004 Lawyer, Politician, Activist
Ivan Zulueta Ivan Zulueta 1943 - 2009 Film director, designer, screenwriter, actor
Salim Rashid Suri Salim Rashid Suri 1910 - 1979 Sawt Singer
Christian Albrecht Jensen Christian Albrecht Jensen 1792 - 1870 Portrait painter
Charles Cecil Ingersoll Merritt Charles Cecil Ingersoll Merritt 1908 - 2000 Soldier
George William Frederick George William Frederick 1738 - 1820 King of Great Britain and Ireland
Afeez Agoro Oladimeji Afeez Agoro Oladimeji 1975 - 2023 TV actor
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Pham Van Khoa Pham Van Khoa 1913 - 1992 Film Director
Clara Nunes Clara Nunes 1942 - 1983 singer, researcher, Candomblé devotee
Asim Jamil Asim Jamil 1990 - 2023 Director of AJW Industry
Albert Gottschalk Albert Gottschalk 1866 - 1906 Painter, landscape artist, member
Tokugawa Hidetada Tokugawa Hidetada 1579 - 1632 Second shogun of the Tokugawa dynasty
Christian August Lorentzen Christian August Lorentzen 1749 - 1828 Painter and professor
Vicente Aleixandre Vicente Aleixandre 1898 - 1984 winner of the Cervantes,and the Lenin Peace Prize
Thurstan of Bayeux Thurstan of Bayeux 1070 - 1140 Archbishop of York
Alexandru Proca Alexandru Proca 1897 - 1955 Physicist
Caroline Herschel Caroline Herschel 1750 - 1848 Astronomer and comet discoverer
Ashley Cooper Ashley Cooper 1936 - 2020 Tennis player
Chamroen Songkitrat Chamroen Songkitrat 1928 - 2003 Professional Boxer
Bartolomeu de Gusmao Bartolomeu de Gusmao 1685 - 1724 Priest and inventor
Manchanahalli Rangaswamy Satyanarayana Rao Manchanahalli Rangaswamy Satyanarayana Rao 1948 - 2023 Chromatin Biology and Cancer Biology
Kazimierz Deyna Kazimierz Deyna 1947 - 1989 Attacking midfielder
Maria Tomasia Figueira Lima Maria Tomasia Figueira Lima 1826 - 1902 Abolitionist
John Monash John Monash 1865 - 1931 Civil engineer and military commander
Alhaji Salihu Tanko Alhaji Salihu Tanko 1930 - 2021 Emir of Kagara
Andy Gibb Andy Gibb 1958 - 1988 Singer, songwriter
Didrik Frisch Didrik Frisch 1835 - 1867 Landscape and animal painter
Le Van Mien Le Van Mien 1874 - 1943 painter
Thich Thien-An Thich Thien-An 1925 - 1980 Zen Buddhist monk
Mikhail Guzhavin Mikhail Guzhavin 1888 - 1931 Painter and art teacher
Dadi Leela Dadi Leela 1916 - 2017 Music teacher and women's rights activist
Paco de Lucia Paco de Lucia 1947 - 2014 Flamenco guitarist and composer
Nise da Silveira Nise da Silveira 1905 - 1999 humanizing psychiatric treatment in Brazil
Paul Constantinescu Paul Constantinescu 1909 - 1963 composer
Harrison McCain Harrison McCain 1927 - 2004 Co-founder of McCain Foods Limited
Hayato Ikeda Hayato Ikeda 1899 - 1965 Prime minister of Japan
Anna Ancher Anna Ancher 1859 - 1935 Painter
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Anthony Eden Anthony Eden 1897 - 1977 Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (1955 - 1957)
El Greco El Greco 1541 - 1614 Painter and architect of the Spanish Renaissance
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  • 1. 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.

  • 2. 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.

  • 3. 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.

  • 4. 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.

  • 5. 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.

  • 6. Lars Kruse

    Died: 1894 A.D
    Slogan: Humble in speech, proud in deed, Christian in action, man in his boat.

    Lars Kruse was born in Skagen, Denmark, on 5 June 1828. He was the son of Johan Hinrich Jes Kruse, a Danish school founder, and his wife Anna Magdalene Christine Becker. He started fishing at an early age and participated in many rescue attempts off the dangerous shores of Skagen. One of his most famous rescues was on 27 December 1862, when he saved the crew of the Swedish brig Daphne, after the lifeboat had capsized and killed eight of its crew. He was appointed as the head of lifesaving in Skagen and received several medals and honors from Denmark and other countries for his bravery and service. He also inspired the painter Michael Ancher, who portrayed him in several works. He married twice and had three children. He drowned on 9 March 1894, while trying to land his boat in a snowstorm. He was buried at Skagen Cemetery with a memorial stone bearing the words of Holger Drachmann: Here lies under the sand of the dune A brave sailor's bones But Skagen's reef and shoals Recognize their duty And sing of Lars Kruse's life A loud heroic poem.

  • 7. Vo Nguyen Giap

    Died: 2013 A.D
    Slogan: The people's army, the people's war.

    Võ Nguyên Giáp was a Vietnamese general and revolutionary leader who played a crucial role in the Viet Minh's victory over the French at Dien Bien Phu, which marked the end of French colonialism in Southeast Asia. He was also instrumental in the North Vietnamese victory over South Vietnam and the United States. Giáp was known for his strategic military tactics and his ability to inspire his troops. Despite facing personal tragedies, including the loss of his wife and sister-in-law to the French Sûreté, he remained committed to the cause of Vietnamese independence.

  • 8. Faisal I of Iraq

    Died: 1933 A.D
    Slogan: We are the sons of the Arab nation and its sacred mission.

    Faisal I of Iraq was the King of Iraq from 1921 to 1933 and the King of Syria in 1920. He was the son of Hussein bin Ali, the Sharif of Mecca, and a leader of the Arab Revolt against the Ottoman Empire during World War I. He was proclaimed king of Syria by the Syrian National Congress in 1920, but was expelled by the French shortly after. He then became the king of Iraq under the British mandate, and negotiated the Anglo-Iraqi Treaty of 1930, which granted Iraq independence while maintaining British influence. He was a proponent of pan-Arabism and supported the Hashemite dynasty in Iraq and Jordan. He died of a heart attack in Bern, Switzerland, in 1933, and was succeeded by his son Ghazi. He is considered one of the most influential figures in modern Iraqi history and a symbol of Iraqi nationalism.

  • 9. 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.

  • 10. 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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