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Amalie Skram Amalie Skram 1846 - 1905 Novelist
Sadequain Sadequain 1930 - 1987 Painter and poet
Emilio Fernandez Emilio Fernandez 1904 - 1986 Film director, actor and screenwriter
Eugen Ionescu Eugen Ionescu 1909 - 1994 Playwright
Bernard Lamarre Bernard Lamarre 1931 - 2016 Founder of Lavalin Group
Arnstein Arneberg Arnstein Arneberg 1882 - 1961 Architect of Oslo City Hall
Mahmoud Reda Mahmoud Reda 1930 - 2020 Co-founder of the Reda Troupe
Henry VIII of England Henry VIII of England 1491 - 1547 King of England and head of the Church of England
Mohammad Hashim Maiwandwal Mohammad Hashim Maiwandwal 1921 - 1973 Prime Minister of Afghanistan
Adnan Pachachi Adnan Pachachi 1923 - 2019 Iraqi Foreign Minister and UN Representative
Le Kha Phieu Le Kha Phieu 1931 - 2020 General Secretary
Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis 1893 - 1972 Mahalanobis distance, Feldman–Mahalanobis model,
Rachel de Queiroz Rachel de Queiroz 1910 - 2003 Novelist and journalist
Vasco Goncalves Vasco Goncalves 1922 - 2005 Prime Minister of Portugal
Hang Phuong Hang Phuong 1908 - 1983 Poet
Maurice Allais Maurice Allais 1911 - 2010 Nobel laureate in economics
Sulaiman Ar Rasuli Sulaiman Ar Rasuli 1871 - 1970 Former robber and gambling tycoon
Gordon Piper Gordon Piper 1932 - 2004 Actor, theatre director, scriptwriter and comedian
Coco Lee Coco Lee 1975 - 2023 Mandopop star and Disney voice actress
Clara Tybjerg Clara Tybjerg 1864 - 1941 Women's rights activist, pacifist and educator
Giannis Poulopoulos Giannis Poulopoulos 1941 - 2020 Singer-songwriter
Mervyn Wall Mervyn Wall 1908 - 1997 Writer and civil servant
Abelardo Barbosa Abelardo Barbosa 1917 - 1988 TV presenter and comedian
Fabio Barreto Fabio Barreto 1957 - 2019 Film director and producer
Nguyen Phuc Mien Dinh Nguyen Phuc Mien Dinh 1810 - 1886 Prince
Ernest Asuzu Ernest Asuzu 1984 - 2021 Actor and singer
Oswaldo Loureiro Oswaldo Loureiro 1932 - 2018 TV and theater pioneer
Abdul Aziz al Hakim Abdul Aziz al Hakim 1953 - 2009 Leader of Islamic Supreme Council of Iraq
Mostafa El-Abbadi Mostafa El-Abbadi 1928 - 2017 Greco-Roman studies
Quang Nhuong Huynh Quang Nhuong Huynh 1946 - 2001 Author
Johannes Tauler Johannes Tauler 1300 - 1361 Dominican friar and theologian
Edvard Storm Edvard Storm 1749 - 1794 Poet, songwriter and educator
muhammad rasool allah prophet muhammad rasool allah prophet 570 - 632 Muhammad the last Messenger of God
Rohana Muthalib Rohana Muthalib 1900 - 1983 Mayor of Pontianak
Luisa Todi Luisa Todi 1753 - 1833 Mezzo-soprano opera singer
Francisco Cavalcanti Pontes de Miranda Francisco Cavalcanti Pontes de Miranda 1892 - 1979 Jurist, professor, diplomat, writer
Jean Pouliot Jean Pouliot 1923 - 2004 Founder and CEO of CFCF Inc. and Télé-Capitale
Adebayo Adedeji Adebayo Adedeji 1930 - 2018 Executive Secretary of the UNECA
Mohammad Baqir al Hakim Mohammad Baqir al Hakim 1939 - 2003 Leader of the Supreme Council
Ricardo Gonzalez Gutierrez Ricardo Gonzalez Gutierrez 1946 - 2021 Clown, TV host, actor
Teki Bicoku Teki Bicoku 1926 - 2009 Editor of Drita and The Adriatic Review
Gbenga Adeboye Gbenga Adeboye 1959 - 2003 Comedian and radio presenter
Shintaro Katsu Shintaro Katsu 1931 - 1997 Zatoichi, the blind swordsman
Millosh Gjergj Nikolla Millosh Gjergj Nikolla 1911 - 1938 Poet and writer
Toyotomi Hideyoshi Toyotomi Hideyoshi 1537 - 1598 Feudal lord and chief Imperial minister
Anastasios Metaxas Anastasios Metaxas 1862 - 1937 Architect and shooter
Nguyen Trai Nguyen Trai 1380 - 1442 Scholar and Strategist
Pavares Variyalongkorn Pavares Variyalongkorn 1809 - 1892 Supreme Patriarch
Jawed Wassel Jawed Wassel 1959 - 2001 Director
Juan Aldama Juan Aldama 1774 - 1811 Rebel soldier
Dolores Ibarruri Dolores Ibarruri 1895 - 1989 Member of the Communist Party of Spain
Gjon Simoni Gjon Simoni 1936 - 1999 Albanian musicologist and composer
Murad al Daghistani Murad al Daghistani 1917 - 1982 Documenting the modernization
Israr Ahmed Israr Ahmed 1932 - 2010 Founder of Tanzeem-e-Islami and Quranic scholar
Natsume Soseki Natsume Soseki 1867 - 1916 Novelist and scholar of English literature
John Keats John Keats 1795 - 1821 Poet
Hsien Wu Hsien Wu 1893 - 1959 Protein denaturation, blood sugar assay
Mariana Nicolesco Mariana Nicolesco 1948 - 2022 Operatic Soprano
Ramiz Alia Ramiz Alia 1925 - 2011 President of Albania and head of the Party
Juliarti Rahayu Gunawan Juliarti Rahayu Gunawan 1960 - 2022 Actress and director
Tun Perak Tun Perak 1400 - 1498 Chief minister of Malacca Sultanate
Ulanhu Ulanhu 1906 - 1988 Chairman of Inner Mongolia and Vice President
Allah Bakhsh Allah Bakhsh 1895 - 1978 Painter and calligrapher
Johnson Thomas Umunnakwe Aguiyi-Ironsi Johnson Thomas Umunnakwe Aguiyi-Ironsi 1924 - 1966 First military head of state of Nigeria
Rasmus Loland Rasmus Loland 1861 - 1907 Children's writer
Ignacy Feliks Dobrzynski Ignacy Feliks Dobrzynski 1807 - 1867 Composer, pianist, conductor, teacher
Bao Long Bao Long 1936 - 2007 Crown Prince
Nicolae Vasilescu-Karpen Nicolae Vasilescu-Karpen 1870 - 1964 Scientist
Fridtjof Nansen Fridtjof Nansen 1861 - 1930 Polar explorer and oceanographer
Gheorghe Vranceanu Gheorghe Vranceanu 1900 - 1979 Mathematician
Abu al-Mughith al-Husayn ibn Mansur al-Hallaj Abu al-Mughith al-Husayn ibn Mansur al-Hallaj 858 - 922 Mystic, poet, teacher of Sufism
Alhaji Salihu Tanko Alhaji Salihu Tanko 1930 - 2021 Emir of Kagara
Jill Dorothy Ireland Jill Dorothy Ireland 1936 - 1990 Actress and singer
Malik Ishaq Malik Ishaq 1959 - 2015 Senior commander of the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan
Viriyang Sirintharo Viriyang Sirintharo 1920 - 2020 Buddhist Monk, Meditation Master
Dumitru Radu Popescu Dumitru Radu Popescu 1935 - 2023 Writer, Dramatist
Soraya Parlika Soraya Parlika 1944 - 2019 Activist and Politician
Francois Quesnay Francois Quesnay 1694 - 1774 Economist and physician
Nguyen Van Vinh Nguyen Van Vinh 1882 - 1936 Journalist
Sobekneferu Sobekneferu -1896 - -1802 Ruler of ancient Egypt, last of the 12th dynasty
Adolf Galland Adolf Galland 1912 - 1996 Fighter pilot and commander
Humberto Mauro Humberto Mauro 1897 - 1983 film director, screenwriter, cinematographer
Constantin Virgil Gheorghiu Constantin Virgil Gheorghiu 1916 - 1992 Writer
Ion Gheorghe Duca Ion Gheorghe Duca 1879 - 1933 Politician
Goncalo Velho Goncalo Velho 1400 - 1460 Navigator and explorer of the West African coast
Ismael Balkhi Ismael Balkhi 1918 - 1968 Reformist Leader
Erich Priebke Erich Priebke 1913 - 2013 SS commander and Gestapo officer
Sid Vicious Sid Vicious 1957 - 1979 Bassist for the Sex Pistols
Blas de Lezo Blas de Lezo 1689 - 1741 naval officer and strategist
David Alfaro Siqueiros David Alfaro Siqueiros 1896 - 1974 Social realist painter
Ahmed II Ahmed II 1642 - 1695 Sultan of the Ottoman Empire
William Samuel Clouston Stanger William Samuel Clouston Stanger 1897 - 1989 Spymaster
Heo Jun Heo Jun 1539 - 1615 Royal physician of Joseon dynasty
Asmahan Asmahan 1912 - 1944 Singer and actress
Ashraf Abbasi Ashraf Abbasi 1923 - 2014 Politician and first male Deputy Speaker
Esther Carstensen Esther Carstensen 1873 - 1955 Nurse, resistance member, intelligence officer
Anton Christian Bang Anton Christian Bang 1840 - 1913 Bishop of Oslo and Minister of Education
Nathan Handwerker Nathan Handwerker 1892 - 1974 Founder of Nathan's Famous
Karl Marx Karl Marx 1818 - 1883 Revolutionary socialist, historian
Vu Dan Tan Vu Dan Tan 1946 - 2009 artist
Adelaide of Saxe-Meiningen Adelaide of Saxe-Meiningen 1792 - 1849 Queen consort of the United Kingdom and Hanover
Amirmachmud Amirmachmud 1923 - 1995 Minister of Home Affairs and Speaker
Muhammad al-Tunji Muhammad al-Tunji 1933 - 2021 linguist and author
Robertson Davies Robertson Davies 1913 - 1992
Ray McAnally Ray McAnally 1926 - 1989 Actor
Luu Huu Phuoc Luu Huu Phuoc 1921 - 1989 composer
Sukru Saracoglu Sukru Saracoglu 1887 - 1953 Prime Minister of Turkey
Walter Raleigh Walter Raleigh 1552 - 1618 Explorer, soldier, writer, and statesman
Paiboon Suwannakudt Paiboon Suwannakudt 1925 - 1982 Artist
Umi Sardjono Umi Sardjono 1923 - 2011 Head of Gerakan Wanita Indonesia
Pierre-Joseph Proudhon Pierre-Joseph Proudhon 1809 - 1865 Founder of mutualism and anarchism
Audie Murphy Audie Murphy 1925 - 1971 Most decorated combat soldier of World War II
Surin Pitsuwan Surin Pitsuwan 1949 - 2017 Diplomat and Politician
Suzzanna Martha Frederika van Osch Suzzanna Martha Frederika van Osch 1942 - 2008 Actress
Barbara Krafftowna Barbara Krafftowna 1928 - 2022 film and theater actress
Constantin Brancoveanu Constantin Brancoveanu 1654 - 1714 Prince of Wallachia
Adham Al-Akrad Adham Al-Akrad 1974 - 2020 Rebel leader in Daraa Governorate
Maria Tomasia Figueira Lima Maria Tomasia Figueira Lima 1826 - 1902 Abolitionist
Rocio Jurado Rocio Jurado 1944 - 2006 Singer and actress of copla, flamenco
Ayrton Senna da Silva Ayrton Senna da Silva 1960 - 1994 Formula One driver
Gu Ruzhang Gu Ruzhang 1894 - 1952 Northern Shaolin martial arts system
Paul Hester Paul Hester 1959 - 2005 Drummer and percussionist for Split Enz
Youssof Kohzad Youssof Kohzad 1935 - 2019 Artist
Wong Ka Kui Wong Ka Kui 1962 - 1993 Hong Kong musician, singer and songwriter
Emil Cioran Emil Cioran 1911 - 1995 Philosopher
Franklin Knight Lane Franklin Knight Lane 1864 - 1921 Secretary of the Interior
Jane Austen Jane Austen 1775 - 1817 Author of six novels, including Pride
August Bournonville August Bournonville 1805 - 1879 Ballet master and choreographer
Tai Solarin Tai Solarin 1916 - 1994 Founder of Mayflower School
Gabriel Okara Gabriel Okara 1921 - 2019 Poet and novelist
Ola Isene Ola Isene 1898 - 1973 Opera singer and actor
Cristian Popescu Cristian Popescu 1959 - 1995 poet
Christopher Ifekandu Okigbo Christopher Ifekandu Okigbo 1932 - 1967 Poet, teacher, librarian
Nawal El Saadawi Nawal El Saadawi 1931 - 2021 Physician, psychiatrist, author and activist
Jim Lawson Maduike Jim Lawson Maduike 1958 - 2021 Actor
Rok Petrovic Rok Petrovic 1966 - 1993 Alpine Skier
Ernest Henry Shackleton Ernest Henry Shackleton 1874 - 1922 Antarctic explorer
Anton Melik Anton Melik 1890 - 1966 Geographer
Dinu Lipatti Dinu Lipatti 1917 - 1950 Pianist, Composer
Adam Asnyk Adam Asnyk 1838 - 1897 Poet and dramatist of the Positivist era
Walter Elias Disney Walter Elias Disney 1901 - 1966 animator Entrepreneur film producer
Georgios Hatzidakis Georgios Hatzidakis 1843 - 1941 Linguist and philologist
Frank Kingsley Norris Frank Kingsley Norris 1954 - 2019 Composer and conductor
Mario Schenberg Mario Schenberg 1914 - 1990 divulgation of science and medicine
Buddha Buddha -564 - -483
Vasile Alecsandri Vasile Alecsandri 1821 - 1890 Poet, Playwright, Politician, Diplomat
Jesus Jesus -4 - 33
Olavo Bilac Olavo Bilac 1865 - 1918 Poet and writer
Anh Tho Anh Tho 1918 - 2005 poet
Shaalan Abu al Jun Shaalan Abu al Jun 1864 - 1941 activist for Iraqi independence and Arab culture
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  • 1. 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.

    Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan Profile

  • 2. 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.

    Hakim Abolghasem Ferdowsi Profile

  • 3. Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi

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

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

    Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi Profile

  • 4. Robert Gordon Menzies

    Died: 1978 A.D
    Slogan: It is better to be defeated on principle than to win on lies.

    Robert Menzies was a prominent Australian politician and lawyer who served as the 12th prime minister of Australia for a total of over 18 years, making him the longest-serving prime minister in Australian history. He held office twice, first from 1939 to 1941 and then from 1949 to 1966. He was also the leader of the United Australia Party (UAP) in his first term and the founder and leader of the Liberal Party of Australia in his second term. Menzies was born in Jeparit, Victoria, on 20 December 1894. He was the fourth of five children of James Menzies, a storekeeper and politician, and Kate Sampson, a miner's daughter. He attended various schools in Ballarat and Melbourne before graduating with first-class honours in law from the University of Melbourne in 1916. He became a barrister in 1918 and quickly established himself as one of the leading lawyers in Victoria. He was appointed a King's Counsel in 1929, the youngest in Victoria at the time. Menzies entered politics in 1928 as a member of the Nationalist Party, which later became the UAP. He was elected to the Victorian Legislative Council and then to the Legislative Assembly, serving as Attorney-General and Minister for Railways. In 1934, he resigned from state politics and won the federal seat of Kooyong as a UAP candidate. He became Attorney-General and Minister for Industry in Joseph Lyons' government and was also deputy leader of the UAP from 1935. He resigned from cabinet in 1939 over a dispute about national insurance. Menzies became prime minister in April 1939 after Lyons died in office and Earle Page served as caretaker for 18 days. He led Australia into World War II and spent four months in England in 1941 to participate in Winston Churchill's war cabinet. However, he faced opposition from his coalition partner, the Country Party, and from some members of his own party. He lost the confidence of his party and resigned as prime minister in August 1941. He was succeeded by Arthur Fadden, who lasted only 40 days before being replaced by John Curtin of the Labor Party. Menzies remained as leader of the UAP until 1943, when he lost his seat at the federal election. He then helped to create a new conservative party, the Liberal Party of Australia, which he became the inaugural leader of in August 1945. He led the opposition against Curtin's successor, Ben Chifley, until he won the federal election in December 1949. He formed a coalition government with the Country Party and returned as prime minister. Menzies' second term as prime minister lasted for over 16 years, during which he won seven consecutive elections. He presided over a period of economic growth, social stability, immigration expansion, higher education development, national security policies, and international alliances. He strengthened Australia's ties with Britain and the United States, supported the creation of NATO and SEATO, signed the ANZUS Treaty and the Colombo Plan, sent troops to Korea, Malaya, and Vietnam, recognised Israel and Japan as sovereign states, opposed communism and apartheid, promoted British Commonwealth cooperation, and supported constitutional reform. Menzies retired as prime minister in January 1966 at the age of 71. He was succeeded by Harold Holt, who drowned a year later. Menzies remained active in public life until his death in May 1978. He wrote several books, gave lectures, served as chancellor of the University of Melbourne, and was involved in various cultural and educational organisations. He was knighted in 1963 and received many honours and awards, both in Australia and abroad. He was widely regarded as one of the most influential and respected figures in Australian history. Menzies was married to Pattie Maie Leckie, a journalist and political activist, from 1920 until her death in 1978. They had three children: Kenneth, Ian, and Heather. Menzies was a devout Presbyterian and a keen sportsman. He enjoyed cricket, golf, tennis, chess, and bridge. He was also fond of literature, music, art, and history. He had a distinctive voice and a sharp wit, which he used to great effect in his speeches and debates. He was known for his loyalty to his friends and his principles, as well as his ambition and determination. He was nicknamed "Ming" by his supporters and "Pig Iron Bob" by his critics.

    Robert Gordon Menzies Profile

  • 5. 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

  • 6. 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

  • 7. Ahmadu Bello

    Died: 1966 A.D
    Slogan: Work and worship

    Ahmadu Bello was a conservative Nigerian statesman who masterminded Northern Nigeria through the independence of Nigeria in 1960 and served as its first and only premier from 1954 until his assassination in 1966. He was also the leader of the Northern People's Congress, the ruling party at the time consisting of the Hausa–Fulani elite. He had previously been elected into the regional legislature and later became a government minister. A member of the Sokoto Caliphate dynasty, he made attempts at becoming Sultan of Sokoto before later joining politics. He was a descendant of Uthman dan Fodio, the founder of the Sokoto Caliphate, and a grandson of Sultan Atiku na Raba. He received Islamic education at home, where he learnt the Qur'an, Islamic jurisprudence and the traditions of Muhammad. He later attended Sokoto Provincial School and the Katsina Training College (now Barewa College). During his school days, he was known as Ahmadu Rabah. He finished school in 1931 and subsequently became the English teacher in Sokoto Middle School. In 1934, Bello was made the District Head of Rabah by Sultan Hassan dan Mu'azu, succeeding his brother. In 1938, he was promoted to the position of Divisional Head of Gusau and became a member of the Sultan's council. In 1938, at the age of just 28, he made attempts to become the Sultan of Sokoto but was not successful, losing to Sir Siddiq Abubakar III who reigned for 50 years until his death in 1988. The new Sultan immediately made Sir Ahmadu Bello the Sardauna (Crown Prince) of Sokoto, a chieftaincy title, and promoted him to the Sokoto Native Authority Council. These titles automatically made him the Chief Political Adviser to the Sultan. Later, he was put in charge of the Sokoto Province to oversee 47 districts and by 1944, he was back at the Sultan's Palace to work as the Chief Secretary of the State Native Administration. He entered politics in 1949 as a member of the Northern House of Assembly and a representative of the Sokoto Native Authority. In 1951, he was elected to the House of Representatives in Lagos as a member of the Northern People's Congress (NPC), a party that he helped to form. He became the first Premier of Northern Nigeria in 1954. He was a strong advocate of the modernization and unity of Northern Nigeria, and he opposed the secessionist agenda of some southern politicians. He worked to improve the education, health, agriculture, and infrastructure of the region. He also supported the establishment of the Ahmadu Bello University in Zaria, the second largest university in Africa. He was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II in 1959. He was assassinated on 15 January 1966 in a military coup led by Major Chukwuma Kaduna Nzeogwu, an Igbo officer. He died alongside his wife, Hafsatu, and his aide, Ahmed Ben Musa. He was buried in Sokoto, and his tomb is a national monument. He is widely revered in Northern Nigeria as a visionary leader and a symbol of the region's identity and history.

    Ahmadu Bello Profile

  • 8. 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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  • 9. Qaboos bin Said al Said

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

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

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  • 10. 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.

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