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Laura Stoica Laura Stoica 1967 - 2006 singer, composer, actress
Joanna Chmielewska Joanna Chmielewska 1932 - 2013 Novelist and screenwriter
Joaquin Pardave Joaquin Pardave 1900 - 1955 Film actor and director
Bronislaw Huberman Bronislaw Huberman 1882 - 1947 Violinist
Johann Puch Johann Puch 1862 - 1914 Industrialist
Jahn Teigen Jahn Teigen 1949 - 2020 Singer, musician and comedian
Anghel Saligny Anghel Saligny 1854 - 1925 Engineer
Eduardo Rosales Eduardo Rosales 1836 - 1873 Painter of the early Baroque period
Paiboon Suwannakudt Paiboon Suwannakudt 1925 - 1982 Artist
Ahmed Zewail Ahmed Zewail 1946 - 2016 Father of femtochemistry
Anna Jablonowska Anna Jablonowska 1935 - 2010 poet and translator
Emile Durkheim Emile Durkheim 1858 - 1917 Sociology founder
Umaru Dikko Umaru Dikko 1936 - 2014 Transport minister
Robert Bunsen Robert Bunsen 1811 - 1899 Chemist and inventor
Farooq Leghari Farooq Leghari 1940 - 2010 Eighth president of Pakistan ,last general
Mohammed Ali Tewfik Mohammed Ali Tewfik 1875 - 1955 Heir presumptive of Egypt and Sudan
Emperor Go-Sai Emperor Go-Sai 1638 - 1685 Emperor of Japan
Walter Richard Sickert Walter Richard Sickert 1860 - 1942 Post-Impressionist painter and printmaker
Nioclas Toibin Nioclas Toibin 1928 - 1994 Sean-nós singer
Eduardo Campos Eduardo Campos 1965 - 2014 Governor of Pernambuco
Ecaterina Teodoroiu Ecaterina Teodoroiu 1894 - 1917 War heroine
Mary Shelley Mary Shelley 1797 - 1851 Novelist, editor, biographer
Micha Josef Berdyczewski Micha Josef Berdyczewski 1865 - 1921 Writer, Journalist, Scholar
Yash Pal Yash Pal 1926 - 2017 Cosmic rays physics, institution-building
Ramiro Castro de la Mata Ramiro Castro de la Mata 1931 - 2006 scientist
Van Cao Van Cao 1923 - 1995 Composer
Bayezid II Bayezid II 1447 - 1512 Sultan of the Ottoman Empire
Azizullah Lodin Azizullah Lodin 1939 - 2015 Head of the Independent Election Commission
Zhou Chen Zhou Chen 1460 - 1535 Landscape painter, calligrapher and essayist
Zia ul Haq Zia ul Haq 1924 - 1988 6th President of Pakistan ,2nd Chief of Army Staff
Alf Proysen Alf Proysen 1914 - 1970 Author of Mrs. Pepperpot stories
Valeriu Sterian Valeriu Sterian 1952 - 2000 musician
Glauber Rocha Glauber Rocha 1939 - 1981 Film director and writer
Shan Tianfang Shan Tianfang 1934 - 2018 Pingshu performer
Kirsten Sinding-Larsen Kirsten Sinding-Larsen 1898 - 1978 Architect
Cleopatra III Cleopatra III -160 - -101 Queen of Egypt and co-regent with her mother
Pedro Orrente Pedro Orrente 1580 - 1645 Painter of the early Baroque period
Ngo Dinh Diem Ngo Dinh Diem 1901 - 1963 President of South Vietnam
Ishaq Shahryar Ishaq Shahryar 1936 - 2009 Inventor of photovoltaic cell
Edvard Kocbek Edvard Kocbek 1904 - 1981 Poet, Writer, Politician
Thianwan Wannapho Thianwan Wannapho 1842 - 1915 Merchant, Attorney, Advocate of Modernization
Jacek Kaczmarski Jacek Kaczmarski 1957 - 2004 Singer, songwriter, poet and author
Juan Jose Arreola Juan Jose Arreola 1918 - 2001 Short story writer and humorist
Prince Maximilian of Baden Prince Maximilian of Baden 1867 - 1929 Chancellor of Germany and Minister
Jaspal Bhatti Jaspal Bhatti 1955 - 2012 Comedian, satirist, actor, director, producer
Ratan Lal Brahmachary Ratan Lal Brahmachary 1932 - 2018 Biochemist and pioneer of tiger pheromone studies
Anne Robert Jacques Turgot Anne Robert Jacques Turgot 1727 - 1781 Comptroller general of finance under Louis XVI
Juan Marse Juan Marse 1933 - 2020 Novelist, journalist and screenwriter
Daud Beureu eh Daud Beureu eh 1899 - 1987 Military governor of Aceh and leader
Emperor Suinin Emperor Suinin -69 - 7 Emperor of Japan
Gabriela Zapolska Gabriela Zapolska 1857 - 1921 Novelist, playwright, naturalist writer
David Praporgescu David Praporgescu 1865 - 1916 Brigadier General
Yasmin Ahmad Yasmin Ahmad 1958 - 2009 Film director, writer and scriptwriter
Jagjit Singh Jagjit Singh 1941 - 2011 Ghazal singer
Jeong Dojeon Jeong Dojeon 1342 - 1398 Chief State Councillor of Joseon
Geoffrey Chaucer Geoffrey Chaucer 1343 - 1400 Poet
Ch'oe Che-u Ch'oe Che-u 1824 - 1864 Founder of the Tonghak sect
Jorge Fons Jorge Fons 1939 - 2022 Film director and screenwriter
Stylianos Pattakos Stylianos Pattakos 1912 - 2016 Military officer and junta leader
Dritero Agolli Dritero Agolli 1931 - 2017 Poet, writer, politician
Alberto Nepomuceno Alberto Nepomuceno 1864 - 1920 Brazilian classical music pioneer
Bhandit Rittakol Bhandit Rittakol 1951 - 2009 Film Director, Screenwriter
Wang Xiaobo Wang Xiaobo 1952 - 1997 Writer and novelist
Bharat Bhushan Bharat Bhushan 1920 - 1992 Playing Baiju Bawra in the 1952 film
Matsuo Basho Matsuo Basho 1644 - 1694 Haiku poet and traveler
Ignacio Padilla Ignacio Padilla 1968 - 2016 Writer, critic, diplomat
Janullah Hashimzada Janullah Hashimzada 1969 - 2009 Bureau Chief
Iolanda Balas Iolanda Balas 1936 - 2016 Athlete
Conrad Veidt Conrad Veidt 1893 - 1943 Silent film star
Halim Barakat Halim Barakat 1936 - 2023 Arab sociologist and novelist
Sassoon Eskell Sassoon Eskell 1860 - 1932 Deputy for the Iraqi Parliament
Toshiki Kaifu Toshiki Kaifu 1931 - 2022 Prime minister of Japan
Naseem Begum Naseem Begum 1936 - 1971 Film playback singer
Grigore Antipa Grigore Antipa 1867 - 1944 Naturalist
Victor Li-Carrillo Chia Victor Li-Carrillo Chia 1929 - 1988 Philosopher
Ch'oe Che-u Ch'oe Che-u 1824 - 1864 Founder of the Tonghak sect
Antoine-Augustin Cournot Antoine-Augustin Cournot 1801 - 1877 Economist
Tanjore Ramachandra Anantharaman Tanjore Ramachandra Anantharaman 1927 - 2009 Metallurgy and materials science
Judith Kerr Judith Kerr 1923 - 2019 Children's literature
Andre Matos Andre Matos 1971 - 2019 Singer and musician of Viper, Angra, Shaman
Ali Sadikin Ali Sadikin 1926 - 2008 Governor of Jakarta and Major General
Yasar Dogu Yasar Dogu 1913 - 1961 Wrestler
Albert Namatjira Albert Namatjira 1902 - 1959 Watercolour landscape painter
Jalaluddin Haqqani Jalaluddin Haqqani 1939 - 2018 Insurgent Commander
Ana Mariscal Ana Mariscal 1923 - 1995 Actress, director, screenwriter and producer
Pjeter Gjoka Pjeter Gjoka 1912 - 1982 Film and theatre actor and director
Syd Barrett Syd Barrett 1946 - 2006 Co-founder, singer, guitarist
Azhikodan Raghavan Azhikodan Raghavan 1919 - 1972 Chief Minister of Saurashtra, leader of opposition
Benito Juarez Benito Juarez 1806 - 1872 liberal lawyer
Alberto Cavalcanti Alberto Cavalcanti 1897 - 1982 Film director and producer
Kukrit Pramoj Kukrit Pramoj 1911 - 1995 Politician, Scholar, Writer
Eugenios Voulgaris Eugenios Voulgaris 1716 - 1806 Cleric, author, educator, mathematician
Pierre Cauchon Pierre Cauchon 1371 - 1442 Bishop of Beauvais and judge of Joan of Arc
Oswaldo Loureiro Oswaldo Loureiro 1932 - 2018 TV and theater pioneer
Deniz Gezmis Deniz Gezmis 1947 - 1972 Marxist-Leninist revolutionary
Bunleua Sulilat Bunleua Sulilat 1932 - 1996 Mystic, Sculptor
Paul Constantinescu Paul Constantinescu 1909 - 1963 composer
Fathallah Saqqal Fathallah Saqqal 1898 - 1970 Attorney and government minister
Boontham Huadkrathok Boontham Huadkrathok 1954 - 2015 Actor, Comedian
Jozef Pilsudski Jozef Pilsudski 1867 - 1935 Chief of State and Marshal of Poland
Didi Adodo Didi Adodo 1966 - 2021 Labour leader and former commissioner
Harold Wilson Harold Wilson 1916 - 1995 Prime Minister of the United Kingdom
Lu Shijia Lu Shijia 1911 - 1986 physicist and aerospace engineer
Daniel Passent Daniel Passent 1938 - 2022 Journalist and writer for Polityka
Edward Mulhare Edward Mulhare 1923 - 1997 actor
Irrfan Khan Irrfan Khan 1967 - 2020 Actor in Hindi, British and American films
Willem Frederik Willem Frederik 1772 - 1843 the first King of the Kingdom of the Netherlands
Patcha Ramachandra Rao Patcha Ramachandra Rao 1942 - 2010 Metallurgy, material science and engineering
Napoleon III Napoleon III 1808 - 1873 Emperor of the French
Dumitru Matcovschi Dumitru Matcovschi 1939 - 2013 Writer
Chen Xuezhao Chen Xuezhao 1906 - 1996 Writer and journalist
Ahmad Izzat Pasha al-Abid Ahmad Izzat Pasha al-Abid 1851 - 1924 Second Secretary of Ottoman Sultan Abdulhamid II
Xu Wei Xu Wei 1521 - 1593 Painter and poet of the Ming dynasty
Qandeel Baloch Qandeel Baloch 1990 - 2016 Social media celebrity, model, actress, singer
Fusajiro Yamauchi Fusajiro Yamauchi 1859 - 1940 Founder of Nintendo
Mumtaz Hamid Rao Mumtaz Hamid Rao 1941 - 2011 Journalist, writer, editor-in-chief
Hoang Gia Hop Hoang Gia Hop 1907 - 2009 Medical Doctor
Lu Muzhen Lu Muzhen 1867 - 1952 First wife of Sun Yat-sen
Ruth Cracknell Ruth Cracknell 1925 - 2002 comic actress and comedienne
Vilhelm Hammershoi Vilhelm Hammershoi 1864 - 1916 Interior, portrait, and landscape painter
Nasim al-Safarjalani Nasim al-Safarjalani 1935 - 1994 General Secretary of the Presidential Council
Marie-Joseph Lagrange Marie-Joseph Lagrange 1855 - 1938 Theologian and founder of the École Biblique
Ricardo Lancaster-Jones Verea Ricardo Lancaster-Jones Verea 1905 - 1983 Historian, diplomat, scholar, professor
Abdullahi Ibrahim Abdullahi Ibrahim 1939 - 2021 Federal Minister of Justice
Maria de la O Lejarraga Maria de la O Lejarraga 1874 - 1974 Writer, dramatist, translator and politician
Ernest Henry Shackleton Ernest Henry Shackleton 1874 - 1922 Antarctic explorer
Ahmadu Bello Ahmadu Bello 1910 - 1966 Premier of Northern Nigeria
Tutankhamun Tutankhamun -1341 - -1323 Pharaoh of ancient Egypt
Giuseppe Nahmad Giuseppe Nahmad 1932 - 2012 Art dealer and collector
Herbert Edward Badham Herbert Edward Badham 1899 - 1961 Realist painter and art teacher
Hyginus Hyginus 100 - 142 Bishop of Rome
Afifa Iskandar Afifa Iskandar 1921 - 2012 Iraqi maqam singer
Peter Carl Faberge Peter Carl Faberge 1846 - 1920 Creator of Fabergé eggs and jeweler
Hau Pei-tsun Hau Pei-tsun 1919 - 2020 Premier of the Republic of China
Miu Chu Miu Chu 1970 - 2009 Mandopop singer
Zahoor ul Akhlaq Zahoor ul Akhlaq 1941 - 1999 Painter, sculptor, designer, architect
Mitsuyo Maeda Mitsuyo Maeda 1878 - 1941 Judo expert and pioneer of Brazilian jiu-jitsu
Emil Botta Emil Botta 1911 - 1977 Actor, Writer
Vangjush Mio Vangjush Mio 1891 - 1957 Painter and teacher
Iustin Moisescu Iustin Moisescu 1910 - 1986 Patriarch
Sam Ratulangi Sam Ratulangi 1890 - 1949 First governor of Sulawesi
Doppo Kunikida Doppo Kunikida 1871 - 1908 Novelist and romantic poet
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Le Loi Le Loi 1385 - 1433 Emperor of Vietnam
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Alexander McQueen Alexander McQueen 1969 - 2010 Fashion designer and couturier
Nader Shah Afshar Nader Shah Afshar 1688 - 1747 Founder of the Afsharid dynasty and ruler of Iran
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Kato Kiyomasa Kato Kiyomasa 1562 - 1611 Military leader and feudal lord
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  • 1. 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.

  • 2. Nizar Qabbani

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

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

  • 3. 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.

  • 4. Guangzong

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

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

  • 5. 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.

  • 6. 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.

  • 7. 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.

  • 8. 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.

  • 9. Stephen the Great

    Died: 1504 A.D
    Slogan: Faithful to God and my people

    Stephen III, known as Stephen the Great, was the Voivode of Moldavia from 1457 to 1504. He is celebrated for strengthening Moldavia's statehood and maintaining its independence against the ambitions of Hungary, Poland, and the Ottoman Empire. He was victorious in thirty-four of his thirty-six battles and was one of the first to win a decisive victory over the Ottomans at the Battle of Vaslui. His reign is marked by numerous military campaigns and the construction of many churches, earning him the title 'Athleta Christi' by Pope Sixtus IV.

  • 10. Plato

    Died: -347 A.D
    Slogan: The measure of a man is what he does with power.

    Plato was a philosopher in ancient Greece and the founder of the Academy in Athens, the first institution of higher learning in the Western world. He is widely considered one of the most important figures in Western philosophy. Plato was a student of Socrates and the teacher of Aristotle. He wrote numerous philosophical dialogues, including The Republic, which presents his vision of an ideal society. Plato's philosophy covers a wide range of topics, including ethics, politics, metaphysics, and epistemology. His ideas continue to be studied and debated to this day.Little is known about Plato's early life and education. He belonged to an aristocratic and influential family. Based on ancient sources, modern scholars believe he was born in Athens or Aegina, between 428[10] and 423 BC. The exact time and place of birth are unknown. He was known to have worn earrings and finger rings during his youth to stand out and make himself look distinguished.The extent of Plato's affinity for jewelry while young was even characterized as "decadent" by Sextus Empiricus. Plato gives little biographical information, but refers at various points to some of his relatives with a great degree of precision, including his brothers, Adeimantus, and Glaucon, in the Plato's Republic. These and other references make it possible to reconstruct Plato's family tree.[15] Plato may have travelled in Italy, Sicily, Egypt, and Cyrene,[16] but at 40, Plato founded a school of philosophy in Athens, the Academy, on a plot of land in the Grove of Hecademus or Academus,[17] named after Academus, an Attic hero in Greek mythology. The Academy operated until it was destroyed by Sulla in 84 BC. Many philosophers studied at the Academy, the most prominent being Aristotle. According to Diogenes Laertius, throughout his later life, Plato became entangled with the politics of the city of Syracuse, where he attempted to replace the tyrant Dionysius,[20] with Dionysius's brother-in-law, Dion of Syracuse, whom Plato had recruited as one of his followers, but the tyrant himself turned against Plato. Plato almost faced death, but was sold into slavery. Anniceris, a Cyrenaic philosopher, bought Plato's freedom for twenty minas, and sent him home. After Dionysius's death, according to Plato's Seventh Letter, Dion requested Plato return to Syracuse to tutor Dionysius II, who seemed to accept Plato's teachings, but eventually became suspicious of their motives, expelling Dion and holding Plato against his will. Eventually Plato left Syracuse and Dion would return to overthrow Dionysius and rule Syracuse, before being usurped by Callippus, a fellow disciple of Plato. A variety of sources have given accounts of Plato's death. One story, based on a mutilated manuscript,[22] suggests Plato died in his bed, whilst a young Thracian girl played the flute to him. Another tradition suggests Plato died at a wedding feast. The account is based on Diogenes Laertius's reference to an account by Hermippus, a third-century Alexandrian. According to Tertullian, Plato simply died in his sleep.

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