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Bert Kaempfert Bert Kaempfert 1923 - 1980 Orchestra leader, music producer
Qiu Ying Qiu Ying 1494 - 1552 Gongbi painter
Jeong Dojeon Jeong Dojeon 1342 - 1398 Chief State Councillor of Joseon
Ding Yan Ding Yan 1794 - 1875 Classical scholar
Iorgu Iordan Iorgu Iordan 1888 - 1986 Linguist
Margaret of Provence Margaret of Provence 1221 - 1295 Queen of France, wife of Louis IX
Henri Breuil Henri Breuil 1877 - 1961 Authority on prehistoric cave art
Israr Ahmed Israr Ahmed 1932 - 2010 Founder of Tanzeem-e-Islami and Quranic scholar
Cao Jiwu Cao Jiwu 1662 - 1722 Xinyi master
Shigeru Yoshida Shigeru Yoshida 1878 - 1967 Prime minister of Japan
Jose Reis Jose Reis 1907 - 2002 divulgation of science and medicine
Spartacus Spartacus -71 - -111 Slave rebellion leader
Mohammad Afzal Khan Mohammad Afzal Khan 1815 - 1867 Emir of Afghanistan
Le Quyen Ngo Dinh Le Quyen Ngo Dinh 1959 - 2012 Commissioner of Immigration
Steen Eiler Rasmussen Steen Eiler Rasmussen 1898 - 1990 Architect and urban planner of many public
Adrian Maniu Adrian Maniu 1891 - 1968 Poet, Writer
Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel 1770 - 1831 German idealism, dialectical logic
Abdul Aziz Said Abdul Aziz Said 1930 - 2021 Professor of International Relations
Jan Inge Hovig Jan Inge Hovig 1920 - 1977 Architect
Bjornstjerne Bjornson Bjornstjerne Bjornson 1832 - 1910 Writer, poet, playwright, lyricist
Fujiko Fujio Fujiko Fujio 1933 - 1996 manga artist and screenwriter
Herbert Macaulay Herbert Macaulay 1864 - 1946 Politician,surveyor,architect,journalist,musician
Riad Beyrouti Riad Beyrouti 1944 - 2019 Painter and sculptor
Ismail Fatah Al Turk Ismail Fatah Al Turk 1934 - 2004 Painter and sculptor
Anacreon Anacreon -582 - -485 Lyric poet
Thomas Shi Tao Huang Thomas Shi Tao Huang 1936 - 2020 Computer vision , pattern recognition pioneer
Abdul Zahir Abdul Zahir 1910 - 1982 Prime Minister of Afghanistan
Nina Dorda Nina Dorda 1924 - 2016 Soviet pop and soprano singer
Maryam Babangida Maryam Babangida 1948 - 2009 First Lady of Nigeria
Richard Georg Strauss Richard Georg Strauss 1864 - 1949 Composer
Carlos Pellicer Carlos Pellicer 1897 - 1977 Poet and promoter of Mexican art and culture
Dasari Narayana Rao Dasari Narayana Rao 1942 - 2017 director, producer, screenwriter, actor, lyricist
Francis Bacon Francis Bacon 1561 - 1626 Lord Chancellor of England
William Samuel Clouston Stanger William Samuel Clouston Stanger 1897 - 1989 Spymaster
Yu Hung chun Yu Hung chun 1898 - 1960 Premier of the Republic of China
Creighton Hale Creighton Hale 1889 - 1965 Actor
Sean Garland Sean Garland 1934 - 2018 President of the Workers' Party of Ireland
Josephine Baker Josephine Baker 1906 - 1975 Music-hall entertainer and French Resistance agent
Din Mehmeti Din Mehmeti 1932 - 2010 Poet, writer, activist
Li Yong Li Yong 1968 - 2018 Television host on China Central Television (CCTV)
William IV William IV 1765 - 1837 King of the United Kingdom and Hanover
Vasily Surikov Vasily Surikov 1848 - 1916 Painter and art teacher
Aspasia Manos Aspasia Manos 1896 - 1972 Wife of King Alexander I of Greece
Louay Hussein Louay Hussein 1960 - 2022 Writer and opposition activist
Vilhelm Bjerknes Vilhelm Bjerknes 1862 - 1951 Meteorologist and physicist
Boris Strel Boris Strel 1959 - 2013 Alpine Skier
Irruppam Veedu Sasidaran Irruppam Veedu Sasidaran 1947 - 2017 Film director
Constantin Pirvulescu Constantin Pirvulescu 1895 - 1992 Politician
Nathan Mayer Rothschild Nathan Mayer Rothschild 1777 - 1836 Founder of the English branch
Lygia Fagundes Telles Lygia Fagundes Telles 1918 - 2022 Novelist and short story writer
Dao Duy Tu Dao Duy Tu 1572 - 1634 scholar, poet, mandarin
Matila Ghyka Matila Ghyka 1881 - 1965 philosopher
Leonida Lari Leonida Lari 1949 - 2011 poet, politician
Mohan Samant Mohan Samant 1924 - 2004 Early Indian modernist painter
Mohammad Hashim Khan Mohammad Hashim Khan 1884 - 1953 Prime Minister of Afghanistan
Mahmoud El Nokrashy Pasha Mahmoud El Nokrashy Pasha 1888 - 1948 Prime Minister of Egypt
Anna Margrethe Schall Anna Margrethe Schall 1775 - 1852 Ballet dancer
Gustav Stresemann Gustav Stresemann 1878 - 1929 Chancellor
Mumtaz Rashidi Mumtaz Rashidi 1934 - 2004 Social worker and writer
Konrad Adenauer Konrad Adenauer 1876 - 1967
Antonio Livramento Antonio Livramento 1943 - 1999 Roller hockey player and coach
Michael Kogan Michael Kogan 1920 - 1984 Founder of Taito Corporation
Concha Michel Concha Michel 1899 - 1990 Singer-songwriter, political activist, playwright
Saif Ali Janjua Saif Ali Janjua 1922 - 1948 Soldier of the Azad Kashmir Regiment
Jan Kozielewski Jan Kozielewski 1914 - 2000 Courier for the Polish Underground
Yusuf Zaarur Yusuf Zaarur 1902 - 1969 Qanun player, director of Radio Orchestra
Wang Danfeng Wang Danfeng 1924 - 2018 Silent film actress
Honda Tadakatsu Honda Tadakatsu 1548 - 1610 Samurai, general and daimyo
Patcha Ramachandra Rao Patcha Ramachandra Rao 1942 - 2010 Metallurgy, material science and engineering
Taha al Hashimi Taha al Hashimi 1888 - 1961 Minister of Defense and Prime Minister of Iraq
Henry VII Henry VII 1457 - 1509 King of England and Lord of Ireland
Renee Geyer Renee Geyer 1953 - 2023 actress in A Country Practice
Rajo Singh Rajo Singh 1928 - 2005 Member of parliament, Lok Sabha
Shinzo Abe Shinzo Abe 1954 - 2022 Prime minister of Japan
Hugh Leonard Hugh Leonard 1926 - 2009 Playwright, television writer, essayist
Alfredo D Escragnolle Taunay Alfredo D Escragnolle Taunay 1843 - 1899 Novelist and historian
Carl Laemmle Carl Laemmle 1867 - 1939 Film producer and co-founder of Universal Pictures
Louis Francis Albert Victor Nicholas Mountbatten Louis Francis Albert Victor Nicholas Mountbatten 1900 - 1979 Naval commander, last Viceroy of India
Abdullah I bin Al Hussein Abdullah I bin Al Hussein 1882 - 1951 First ruler of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
Francisco de Zurbaran Francisco de Zurbaran 1598 - 1664 Landscape painter with figures
Joao Goulart Joao Goulart 1918 - 1976 President of Brazil
Erwin Rommel Erwin Rommel 1891 - 1944 Military General
Tristan Tzara Tristan Tzara 1896 - 1963 Poet, Essayist
Francis Pegahmagabow Francis Pegahmagabow 1891 - 1952 Soldier, Politician, Activist
Jorge Negrete Jorge Negrete 1911 - 1953 Singer and actor of Mexican cinema
Ernesto de la Pena Ernesto de la Pena 1927 - 2012 Writer, translator and cultural advocate
Jens Bjorneboe Jens Bjorneboe 1920 - 1976 Author, painter, Waldorf school teacher
Amenhotep, son of Hapu Amenhotep, son of Hapu -1425 - -1356 Architect, scribe, and public official
Jean-Baptiste Say Jean-Baptiste Say 1767 - 1832 Political economy, Say's law, entrepreneurship
Douglas Shenton Annand Douglas Shenton Annand 1903 - 1976 Graphic designer and artist
Wilbur R. Franks Wilbur R. Franks 1901 - 1986 G-suit and cancer research
Mahmoud Reda Mahmoud Reda 1930 - 2020 Co-founder of the Reda Troupe
Silviu Brucan Silviu Brucan 1916 - 2006 political analyst
Gudolf Blakstad Gudolf Blakstad 1893 - 1985 Architect
Henry Woodward Henry Woodward 1832 - 1910 Inventor of the electric light bulb
Spyridon Louis Spyridon Louis 1873 - 1940 Runner
Sergio Galindo Sergio Galindo 1926 - 1993 Novelist and short story writer
Victor Kennedy Copps Victor Kennedy Copps 1919 - 1988 Mayor
Eugenio de Andrade Eugenio de Andrade 1923 - 2005 Poet, translator and public servant
Vaso Pasha Vaso Pasha 1825 - 1892 Translator, diplomat, writer and politician
Adib Jatene Adib Jatene 1929 - 2014 cardiac surgeon
Mohammed Rafi Mohammed Rafi 1924 - 1980 Playback singer and musician
Mario Schenberg Mario Schenberg 1914 - 1990 divulgation of science and medicine
Concha Espina Concha Espina 1869 - 1955 Novelist and poet
Sara Suleri Goodyear Sara Suleri Goodyear 1953 - 2022 Author, professor of English
Viktor Vasnetsov Viktor Vasnetsov 1848 - 1926 Historical and mythological painter
Miu Chu Miu Chu 1970 - 2009 Mandopop singer
Alexander Sizonenko Alexander Sizonenko 1959 - 2012 Basketball player
Johnny Raper Johnny Raper 1939 - 2022 Rugby league player and coach
Leo von Klenze Leo von Klenze 1784 - 1864 Neoclassical architect and painter
Helena Cortesina Helena Cortesina 1903 - 1984 director, actor, producer, theatrical entrepreneur
Heath Ledger Heath Ledger 1979 - 2008 Actor and director
Elise Konstantin Hansen Elise Konstantin Hansen 1858 - 1946 Painter and ceramist
Josip Pavcic Josip Pavcic 1870 - 1949 Composer and organist
Chung Mong-hun Chung Mong-hun 1948 - 2003 Chairman of Hyundai Asan
Rob Pilatus Rob Pilatus 1965 - 1998 Member of Milli Vanilli
Siva Brata Bhattacherjee Siva Brata Bhattacherjee 1921 - 2003 Professor of physics at the University
Frank Fenner Frank Fenner 1914 - 2010 Virology
Tina Turner Tina Turner 1939 - 2023 Singer songwriter Actor the author
Jacques Damala Jacques Damala 1855 - 1889 Actor and husband of Sarah Bernhardt
Edith Gonzalez Edith Gonzalez 1964 - 2019 Telenovela star
Laila Shahzada Laila Shahzada 1926 - 1994 Painter and modernist
Jose Hermano Saraiva Jose Hermano Saraiva 1919 - 2012 Historian of the Portuguese in Asia and Africa
George Armstrong Custer George Armstrong Custer 1839 - 1876 Civil War and Indian Wars officer
Abdulkadir Kure Abdulkadir Kure 1956 - 2017 Governor of Niger State
Satyajit Ray Satyajit Ray 1921 - 1992 Director, screenwriter, composer, illustrator
Albert Einstein Albert Einstein 1879 - 1955 Theoretical physicist and Nobel laureate
Edward I Plantagenet Edward I Plantagenet 1239 - 1307 King of England and founder
Munawar Zarif Munawar Zarif 1940 - 1976 Film actor and comedian
Corneliu Zelea Codreanu Corneliu Zelea Codreanu 1899 - 1938 Politician
Brij Behari Prasad Brij Behari Prasad 1950 - 1998 Minister
Sappho Sappho -630 - -570 Lyric poet
Gu Jiegang Gu Jiegang 1893 - 1980 Historian, philosopher, writer
Aleksei Brusilov Aleksei Brusilov 1853 - 1926 Military leader in the First World War
Franz Marc Franz Marc 1880 - 1916 German Expressionist painter and printmaker
Murtala Ramat Muhammed Murtala Ramat Muhammed 1938 - 1976 Head of State of Nigeria
Nazir Ahmed Nazir Ahmed 1898 - 1998 Medical researcher, writer, and founder
Jamil Bachir Jamil Bachir 1920 - 1977 Oud player and teacher
Heba Selim Heba Selim 1947 - 1974 Mossad agent
Mohammad Najibullah Mohammad Najibullah 1947 - 1996 President
Ephrem the Syrian Ephrem the Syrian 306 - 373 Hymnographer and biblical commentator
Karl Theodor Wilhelm Weierstrass Karl Theodor Wilhelm Weierstrass 1815 - 1897 Father of modern analysis
Christian Norberg-Schulz Christian Norberg-Schulz 1926 - 2000 Architectural historian and phenomenologist
Casimir III the Great Casimir III the Great 1310 - 1370 King of Poland and Ruthenia
K. Ananda Rau K. Ananda Rau 1893 - 1966 Mathematics professor and researcher
Gul Pacha Ulfat Gul Pacha Ulfat 1909 - 1977 Maoist student leader
Raziq Faani Raziq Faani 1943 - 2007 Poet, Novelist
Lies Permana Lestari Lies Permana Lestari 1900 - 1967 Actress
Helmuth von Moltke the Elder Helmuth von Moltke the Elder 1800 - 1891 Chief of the Prussian and German General Staff
Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Abubakar Tafawa Balewa 1912 - 1966 Prime minister of Nigeria
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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.

  • 2. Coco Chanel

    Died: 1971 A.D
    Slogan: A girl should be two things: classy and fabulous.

    Coco Chanel was a French fashion designer and businesswoman who revolutionized the style and aesthetics of women's clothing in the 20th century. She was born in a poorhouse in Saumur, France, and raised by nuns after her mother's death. She learned to sew at a young age and started her career as a milliner. She opened her first shop in Paris in 1910, selling hats and later expanding to clothing. She introduced simple, elegant, and comfortable designs that contrasted with the corseted and elaborate fashion of the time. She popularized the use of jersey fabric, tweed, and black color in women's clothing. She also created iconic accessories such as the quilted purse, costume jewelry, and the interlocked-CC monogram. She launched her first perfume, Chanel No. 5, in 1921, which became one of the most famous fragrances in the world. She also designed costumes for theater and cinema, collaborating with artists such as Pablo Picasso, Igor Stravinsky, and Jean Cocteau. She closed her fashion house during World War II and faced controversy for her involvement with a German officer. She returned to fashion in 1954, at the age of 71, and continued to create influential collections until her death in 1971. She is widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in fashion history and a symbol of modern, liberated, and independent womanhood.

  • 3. 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.

  • 4. Ahmad Mallah, Haji

    Died: 1969 A.D
    Slogan: Quran is the word of God, the light of guidance,the source of wisdom, and the fountain of knowledge.

    Ahmad Mallah, Haji was a Sindhi poet and translator of the Quran. He was born in a village called Kundi in Badin District, Sindh, in 1877. His father was Nangio Mallah, a farmer and a religious scholar. Ahmad Mallah received his early education from his father and then from various teachers in Sindh. He learned Arabic, Persian, Urdu and English languages. He also studied Islamic sciences and literature. He was a moderate Islamic scholar and a follower of the Chishti Sufi order. He wrote poetry in Sindhi and Urdu languages, and also translated some Persian and Arabic works into Sindhi. His most famous and remarkable work is his poetic translation of the Quran in Sindhi language, which he completed in 1958. He named it Noor-ul-Quran (The Light of the Quran). It is considered to be the first and the best poetic translation of the Quran in Sindhi language. It is also a masterpiece of Sindhi poetry and literature. He also wrote a commentary on his translation, explaining the meanings and interpretations of the Quranic verses. He died in 1969 and was buried in Badin.

  • 5. Abraham Lincoln

    Died: 1865 A.D
    Slogan:

    Abraham Lincoln was the 16th president of the United States, who led the nation through the Civil War and abolished slavery. He was born in a log cabin in Kentucky in 1809, and grew up in poverty on the frontier. He taught himself to read and write, and became a lawyer and a politician. He joined the new Republican Party, which opposed the expansion of slavery, and became famous for his debates with Stephen A. Douglas in 1858. He ran for president in 1860, and won with a majority of electoral votes, but not popular votes. His election triggered the secession of several Southern states, who formed the Confederate States of America. Lincoln refused to recognize their independence, and declared war to preserve the Union. Lincoln faced many challenges and difficulties during the war, both on the battlefield and on the home front. He had to deal with divided public opinion, political rivals, incompetent generals, and personal tragedies. He also had to balance his own moral convictions with the practical realities of war. He issued the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863, which declared that all enslaved people in the rebel states were free. He also supported the passage of the Thirteenth Amendment, which abolished slavery in the entire country. He delivered some of the most memorable speeches in American history, such as the Gettysburg Address and the Second Inaugural Address, which expressed his vision of democracy, equality, and reconciliation. Lincoln was widely admired for his leadership, courage, honesty, and compassion. He was also hated by many who opposed his policies and views. On April 14, 1865, just five days after the Confederate surrender at Appomattox Court House, he was assassinated by John Wilkes Booth, a Confederate sympathizer, at Ford's Theatre in Washington, D.C. He died the next morning, becoming the first American president to be killed in office. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest presidents in American history, and his legacy continues to inspire millions of people around the world.

  • 6. 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.

  • 7. 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.

  • 8. 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.

  • 9. 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.

  • 10. 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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