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Juscelino Kubitschek Juscelino Kubitschek 1902 - 1976 President of Brazil
Stephen Kim Sou-hwan Stephen Kim Sou-hwan 1922 - 2009 Cardinal and Archbishop of Seoul
Nguyen Sang Nguyen Sang 1923 - 1988 painter
Agustin Bernal Agustin Bernal 1959 - 2018 Action film star
S. P. Jananathan S. P. Jananathan 1959 - 2021 Film director, screenwriter, producer
Sun Daolin Sun Daolin 1921 - 2007 Actor and film director
Do Quang Em Do Quang Em 1942 - 2021 Painter
Pavlina Nikaj Pavlina Nikaj 1929 - 2005 Singer
Agnes Campbell Macphail Agnes Campbell Macphail 1890 - 1954 Politician, Reformer
Jean Pouliot Jean Pouliot 1923 - 2004 Founder and CEO of CFCF Inc. and Télé-Capitale
Saadi Shirazi Saadi Shirazi 1210 - 1291 Persian poet and prose writer
Antonio Ermirio de Moraes Antonio Ermirio de Moraes 1928 - 2014 Chairman and CEO of Votorantim Group
Shih Kien Shih Kien 1913 - 2009 Playing villains in Hong Kong martial arts films
Helmuth von Moltke the Younger Helmuth von Moltke the Younger 1848 - 1916 Chief of the German General Staff
Dieter Laser Dieter Laser 1942 - 2020 Actor
Lluis Rigalt Lluis Rigalt 1814 - 1894 Painter of the Spanish Mannerist school
Franz Marc Franz Marc 1880 - 1916 German Expressionist painter and printmaker
Didi Adodo Didi Adodo 1966 - 2021 Labour leader and former commissioner
Erik Homburger Erikson Erik Homburger Erikson 1902 - 1994 Psychosocial development theory
Ragip Gumuspala Ragip Gumuspala 1897 - 1964 Chief of the General Staff
Peter Cushing Peter Cushing 1913 - 1994 Actor known for his roles in Hammer horror films
Thor Heyerdahl Thor Heyerdahl 1914 - 2002 Kon-Tiki expedition
Colin Archer Colin Archer 1832 - 1921 Naval architect and shipbuilder
Dilhan Eryurt Dilhan Eryurt 1926 - 2012 Astrophysicist
Sheikh Muhammad Ikram Sheikh Muhammad Ikram 1908 - 1973 Civil servant, historian, biographer, author
Gramoz Pashko Gramoz Pashko 1955 - 2006 Economist, politician, and co-founder
Jean Appleton Jean Appleton 1911 - 2003 Graphic designer and industrial designer
Ian Fraser Kilmister Ian Fraser Kilmister 1945 - 2015 Musician, singer, songwriter
Ishrat Hussain Usmani Ishrat Hussain Usmani 1917 - 1992 Nuclear physicist and chairman of PAEC
Ingeborg Krafft Ingeborg Krafft 1902 - 1963 Architect
Kusuma Wardhani Kusuma Wardhani 1909 - 2023 Heiress and director of N.V. Merbaboe
Valentina Pistoli Valentina Pistoli 1928 - 1993 Architect of Hotel Tirana
Margaret of Provence Margaret of Provence 1221 - 1295 Queen of France, wife of Louis IX
Hem Vejakorn Hem Vejakorn 1904 - 1969 Illustrator, Painter
Miron Constantinescu Miron Constantinescu 1917 - 1974 Politician, Sociologist
Constantine Kanaris Constantine Kanaris 1790 - 1877 Greek naval hero and prime minister
Jean Baptiste Kleber Jean Baptiste Kleber 1753 - 1800 General of the French Revolutionary Wars
Joaquim Jose da Silva Xavier Joaquim Jose da Silva Xavier 1746 - 1792 Leader of the Inconfidência Mineira
Akram Shammaa Akram Shammaa 1930 - 2012 Prince of Zengid dynasty, opposition leader
Jenaro Perez Villaamil Jenaro Perez Villaamil 1807 - 1854 Landscape painter with figures
Mohammed Bin Hamad Al Sharqi Mohammed Bin Hamad Al Sharqi 1908 - 1974 Former Ruler of Fujairah
Zheng Junli Zheng Junli 1911 - 1969 Actor and director
Raja Muhammad Sarwar Raja Muhammad Sarwar 1910 - 1948 Captain in Pakistan Army
Cornelius Ryan Cornelius Ryan 1920 - 1974 Military history writer
Abdul Haris Nasution Abdul Haris Nasution 1918 - 2000 Commander of the Indonesian National Armed
Eugenio Montero Rios Eugenio Montero Rios 1832 - 1914 Prime minister of Spain, minister of Grace
Zygmunt Stojowski Zygmunt Stojowski 1870 - 1946 Composer and pianist
Kristian Mandrup Elster Kristian Mandrup Elster 1841 - 1881 Novelist, journalist, literary critic
Field Marshal Ayub Khan Field Marshal Ayub Khan 1907 - 1974 Second President and Chief Martial Law
Ludwig Feuerbach Ludwig Feuerbach 1804 - 1872 Philosopher and anthropologist
Andrey Pashkevich Andrey Pashkevich 1945 - 2011 Painter and art theorist
Friedrich Wilhelm Murnau Friedrich Wilhelm Murnau 1888 - 1931 Film director, producer, screenwriter
Abd Rahman al Haydari al Kaylani Abd Rahman al Haydari al Kaylani 1841 - 1927 Prime Minister of Iraq
Jurij Bartolomej Vega Jurij Bartolomej Vega 1754 - 1802 mathematician, physicist, artillery officer
Manuel Santana Manuel Santana 1938 - 2021 Tennis player
Muhammad Taha al Huwayzi Muhammad Taha al Huwayzi 1899 - 1968 Islamic scholar and astronomer
Isaac Israeli ben Solomon Isaac Israeli ben Solomon 832 - 932 Neoplatonic philosopher and medical writer
Santiago Antunez de Mayolo Santiago Antunez de Mayolo 1887 - 1967 scientist
Chalood Nimsamer Chalood Nimsamer 1929 - 2015 Artist, Sculptor
Idris Alkali Idris Alkali 1960 - 2018 Major general in the Nigerian Army
Al-Khalil ibn Ahmad al-Farahidi Al-Khalil ibn Ahmad al-Farahidi 718 - 786 Lexicographer
Christian August Lorentzen Christian August Lorentzen 1749 - 1828 Painter and professor
John Philoponus John Philoponus 490 - 570 Aristotelian commentator, Christian apologist
Asif Farrukhi Asif Farrukhi 1959 - 2020 Editor of Dunyazad and co-founder
Nikolaos Makarezos Nikolaos Makarezos 1919 - 2009 Army officer and junta leader
Kirin Kiki Kirin Kiki 1943 - 2018 Actress for Japanese cinema and television
Chris Haney Chris Haney 1950 - 2010 Trivial Pursuit
Zbigniew Namyslowski Zbigniew Namyslowski 1939 - 2022 Jazz saxophonist, composer and arranger
Fabio Barreto Fabio Barreto 1957 - 2019 Film director and producer
Carlos Marighella Carlos Marighella 1911 - 1969 Politician, writer, militant
Ikram Antaki Ikram Antaki 1948 - 2000 Writer and philosopher
Awad Hamed al Bandar Awad Hamed al Bandar 1945 - 2007 Head of the Revolutionary Court for Dujail
Khawaja Khurshid Anwar Khawaja Khurshid Anwar 1912 - 1984 Filmmaker, writer, director and music composer
Hiromi Hayakawa Hiromi Hayakawa 1982 - 2017 Musical theatre
Carl Ludvig Engel Carl Ludvig Engel 1778 - 1840 Architect of Helsinki's monumental centre
Skender Temali Skender Temali 1946 - 2021 writer, poet and journalist
France Bevk France Bevk 1890 - 1970 Writer
Anne Robert Jacques Turgot Anne Robert Jacques Turgot 1727 - 1781 Comptroller general of finance under Louis XVI
Juan Aldama Juan Aldama 1774 - 1811 Rebel soldier
Afra Bukhari Afra Bukhari 1938 - 2022 Writer, columnist and journalist
Srikumar Banerjee Srikumar Banerjee 1946 - 2021 Nuclear scientist and engineer
Azhikodan Raghavan Azhikodan Raghavan 1919 - 1972 Chief Minister of Saurashtra, leader of opposition
George Emil Palade George Emil Palade 1912 - 2008 Cell Biologist
Nazar ul Islam Nazar ul Islam 1939 - 1994 Film director and filmmaker
Osman III Osman III 1699 - 1757 Sultan of the Ottoman Empire
Benjamin Fondane Benjamin Fondane 1898 - 1944 Poet, Philosopher
Giovanni Boccaccio Giovanni Boccaccio 1313 - 1375 Writer, poet
Zhu Xu Zhu Xu 1930 - 2018 News anchor on Xinwen Lianbo and television
Nguyen Van Vinh Nguyen Van Vinh 1882 - 1936 Journalist
Lyudmila Gurchenko Lyudmila Gurchenko 1935 - 2011 Pop singer and actress
Alphonse Gabriel Capone Alphonse Gabriel Capone 1899 - 1947
Evgeny Chuprun Evgeny Chuprun 1927 - 2005 Painter and art teacher
Charlotte Norrie Charlotte Norrie 1855 - 1940 Nurse, women's rights activist, educator
Azwar Anas Azwar Anas 1931 - 2023 Diplomat, foreign minister, peace broker
Aziz Sedky Aziz Sedky 1920 - 2008 Prime Minister of Egypt
Edgar Manas Edgar Manas 1875 - 1964 Composer, conductor and musicologist
Octavian Goga Octavian Goga 1881 - 1938 Politician, Poet
Tish Daija Tish Daija 1926 - 2003 Composer of the first Albanian ballet
Julio Prestes Julio Prestes 1882 - 1946 President-elect of Brazil
Sergio Mamberti Sergio Mamberti 1939 - 2021 Actor, director, presenter and writer
Chit Phumisak Chit Phumisak 1930 - 1966 Historian and Activist
Nhat Chi Mai Nhat Chi Mai 1934 - 1967 Peace Activist
To Huu To Huu 1920 - 2002 Revolutionary Poet
Chamroen Songkitrat Chamroen Songkitrat 1928 - 2003 Professional Boxer
Xawery Dunikowski Xawery Dunikowski 1875 - 1964 Sculptor and artist
Stefan Odobleja Stefan Odobleja 1902 - 1978 Scientist
Dogen Kigen Dogen Kigen 1200 - 1253 Founder of the Soto school of Zen Buddhism
Gerard Debreu Gerard Debreu 1921 - 2004 Nobel laureate in economics
Mikhail Vrubel Mikhail Vrubel 1856 - 1910 Symbolist painter and artist
Federico Cantu Garza Federico Cantu Garza 1907 - 1989 Painter, engraver and sculptor
Noor Jehan Noor Jehan 1926 - 2000 Playback singer and actress
Gellu Naum Gellu Naum 1915 - 2001 Poet
Alfred Redl Alfred Redl 1864 - 1913 Chief of intelligence for the Austrian army
Nguyen Xuan Khoat Nguyen Xuan Khoat 1910 - 1993 Composer
Kintaro Ohki Kintaro Ohki 1929 - 2006 Professional wrestler and Ssireum player
Takashi Shimura Takashi Shimura 1905 - 1982 Actor in Akira Kurosawa's films
Imdad Ali Imam Ali Kazi Imdad Ali Imam Ali Kazi 1926 - 2002 Poet and scholar of Sindhi literature
Aare Boluwatife Akin-Olugbade Aare Boluwatife Akin-Olugbade 1956 - 2021 lawyer and Rolls-Royce collector
Jamil Sidqi al Zahawi Jamil Sidqi al Zahawi 1863 - 1936 Poet, philosopher, professor, critic
Essam al-Buwaydhani Essam al-Buwaydhani 1971 - 2019 Rebel leader of Jaysh al-Islam
Nikolai Yezhov Nikolai Yezhov 1895 - 1940 Chief of the NKVD ,organizer of the Great Terror
Lin Sen Lin Sen 1868 - 1943 Chairman of the National Government
Nils Slaatto Nils Slaatto 1923 - 2001 Architect
Victor Kennedy Copps Victor Kennedy Copps 1919 - 1988 Mayor
Stefania Maracineanu Stefania Maracineanu 1882 - 1944 Physicist
Lyubov Popova Lyubov Popova 1889 - 1924 Avant-garde artist and designer
Hugo Ferdinand Boss Hugo Ferdinand Boss 1885 - 1948 Founder of Hugo Boss AG
Mohammed Rafi Mohammed Rafi 1924 - 1980 Playback singer and musician
Emile Durkheim Emile Durkheim 1858 - 1917 Sociology founder
Pythagoras Pythagoras -570 - -495 Mathematics
Hanzo HATTORI Hanzo HATTORI 1542 - 1596 Ninja master and tactician
Lionel Guy d'Artois Lionel Guy d'Artois 1917 - 1999 SOE Agent, Military Officer
Sara Suleri Goodyear Sara Suleri Goodyear 1953 - 2022 Author, professor of English
Nectanebo I Nectanebo I 300 - 361 Founder of the 30th dynasty of Egypt
Lupe Velez Lupe Velez 1908 - 1944 Comedy films
Sarunyoo Wongkrachang Sarunyoo Wongkrachang 1960 - 2020 Actor, Director
Fatima Jinnah Fatima Jinnah 1893 - 1967 Dental surgeon, writer, stateswoman
Robert Ian Hamilton Robert Ian Hamilton 1938 - 2001 Poet, critic, editor and biographer
Maria de la O Lejarraga Maria de la O Lejarraga 1874 - 1974 Writer, dramatist, translator and politician
Mihail Lascar Mihail Lascar 1889 - 1959 Military General
Chiranjeevi Sarja Chiranjeevi Sarja 1980 - 2020 Actor and director
Alfred Hitchcock Alfred Hitchcock 1899 - 1980 Film director, producer, and screenwriter
Ivan Vurnik Ivan Vurnik 1884 - 1971 Architect
Fifi Young Fifi Young 1915 - 1975 Stage and film actress
Adolfo Lutz Adolfo Lutz 1855 - 1940 tropical medicine and zoology
Anton Dolin Anton Dolin 1904 - 1983 Ballet dancer and choreographer
Isaac Boleslavsky Isaac Boleslavsky 1919 - 1977 Chess Grandmaster
Yu Ji Yu Ji 1739 - 1823 Painter of the Qing Dynasty
Helder Camara Helder Camara 1909 - 1999 Archbishop of Olinda and Recife
Mumtaz Rashidi Mumtaz Rashidi 1934 - 2004 Social worker and writer
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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.

    Miyamoto Musashi Profile

  • 2. 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.

    Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah Profile

  • 3. 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.

    Edvard Grieg Profile

  • 4. Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi

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

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

    Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi Profile

  • 5. 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.

    Ahmadu Bello Profile

  • 6. 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.

    William Shakespeare Profile

  • 7. 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.

    Nizar Qabbani Profile

  • 8. Mustafa Kemal Ataturk

    Died: 1938 A.D
    Slogan: Peace at home, peace in the world

    Mustafa Kemal Ataturk was a Turkish soldier, statesman, and reformer who is widely regarded as the founder of the modern Republic of Turkey. He rose to prominence as a military commander in the Ottoman army during World War I, where he successfully defended the Gallipoli peninsula against the Allied invasion. After the war, he led the Turkish War of Independence against the occupying forces of the victorious powers. He established a provisional government in Ankara and repelled the Greek forces that aimed to annex western Anatolia. He abolished the Ottoman monarchy and proclaimed the Republic of Turkey in 1923, becoming its first president. He embarked on a series of radical reforms that transformed Turkey into a secular and westernized nation-state, with a new alphabet, civil code, education system, and women's rights. He also promoted Turkish nationalism and cultural identity, while suppressing Kurdish and other ethnic minorities. He is revered by many Turks as the "Father of the Turks" and the "Great Leader", and his mausoleum in Ankara is a national symbol. He is also widely respected internationally as a visionary leader and a military genius. He died of liver cirrhosis in 1938, leaving behind a lasting legacy of modernization and secularism.

    Mustafa Kemal Ataturk Profile

  • 9. 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.

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  • 10. 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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