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Vladimir Lenin was a Russian revolutionary, politician, and political theorist who served as the first and founding head of government of Soviet Russia.

Benjamin Franklin was a pivotal Founding Father, inventive genius, and legendary statesman who shaped early American history.

John F Kennedy was the 35th US President, a charismatic leader dedicated to civil rights, who tragically died in office.

Elizabeth I was a formidable and influential Queen of England, celebrated for her sagacious leadership during the Golden Age in the 16th century.

Henry VIII was a transformative English monarch, famed for his six marriages, reign over radical religious change and split with the Catholic Church.

Ivan the Terrible was a potent czar of Russia, known for transforming it into a multiethnic empire with his ruthless reign.

Joan of Arc was a heroic French figure, canonized as a saint, leading armies to victory and symbolizing bravery.

Emperor Hirohito was Japans longest reigning monarch, steering the country through WWII and its subsequent rebuilding phase.

Morgan le Fay, a legendary enchantress in Arthurian legend, known for her magical abilities and wisdom, often portrayed as a rival to King Arthur and Queen Guinevere.

Juan Ponce de León was a Spanish explorer and conquistador who led the first European expedition to Florida and the southeastern United States.

Vasco Núñez de Balboa was a Spanish explorer and conquistador who discovered the Pacific Ocean from the New World in 1513.

Catherine de' Medici was a powerful and influential Queen of France, mother of three kings, and patron of the arts who shaped Renaissance politics and culture.

Adnan Menderes was a Turkish politician who served as the country's prime minister from 1950 to 1960, leading Turkey's transition to democracy.

Fahri Korutürk was a Turkish admiral and politician who served as the 6th President of Turkey from 1973 to 1980.

Cemal Gürsel was a Turkish army officer and politician who served as the 4th President of Turkey from 1960 to 1966.

Edmund Cartwright was an English clergyman and inventor who revolutionized the textile industry with his pioneering power loom design.

Joseph Bramah was an English engineer and inventor who pioneered precision engineering and created the first practical locks and hydraulic press.

Olympe de Gouges was a French playwright, abolitionist, and feminist who courageously advocated for women's rights and equality during the French Revolution.

Walter Scott was an American R&B singer and record producer known for his soulful voice and chart-topping hits, shaping the sound of contemporary R&B.

Ban Gu was a renowned Chinese historian, politician, and scholar who authored the historical text "Records of the Grand Historian" during the Han dynasty.

Ivan the Terrible was a Russian Tsar whose reign marked both monumental expansion and brutal repression, forever shaping Russia's history.

Mark Antony was a Roman politician and general, who played a crucial role in the transformation of the Roman Republic into the Roman Empire.

Trajan was a Roman Emperor who expanded the empire to its greatest geographical extent and is remembered as one of the five good emperors.

Billie Holiday was an American jazz singer and songwriter, known for her unique vocal style and powerful emotive performances, who left an indelible mark on the genre of jazz.

Emperor Jimmu was the legendary founder and first emperor of Japan, revered for his divine lineage and contributions to the establishment of the nation.

Emperor Yuryaku was the 21st emperor of Japan, whose reign marked significant cultural advancements and the expansion of Yamato's influence.

Emperor Keitai was a 5th-century Japanese ruler known for his military conquests and efforts to consolidate power, shaping the early history of Japan.

Emperor Kammu was the 50th emperor of Japan, known for consolidating power and unifying the country under his rule.

Boudicca was a British Celtic queen who fiercely led a rebellion against Roman occupation in Britain in the 1st century AD.

Euripides was an ancient Greek playwright, known for his innovative and psychologically complex characters, profoundly influencing the development of drama.

Edward I, also known as Edward Longshanks, was a formidable English monarch who reigned from 1272 to 1307, known for his military conquests and legal reforms.

Henry II was a formidable English king, consolidating power and centralizing governance, laying the foundation for modern England.

Richard I, also known as Richard the Lionheart, was a medieval English king and prominent military leader during the Third Crusade.

Edward II, son of Edward I, was the English king who reigned from 1307 to 1327, remembered for his tumultuous rule and military failures.

Henry IV was the King of England from 1399 to 1413, notable for his usurpation of the throne from his cousin Richard II and his successful consolidation of power.

Henry V was a formidable English king and military leader, known for his victory at the Battle of Agincourt and unifying the nation.

Piet Retief was a prominent leader in the Great Trek, a Dutch-speaking South African voortrekker who sought independence from British rule.

Bartholomeu Dias was a Portuguese explorer who became the first European to sail around the southern tip of Africa, opening a new sea route to Asia.

Sekhukhune, a prominent traditional leader in modern-day South Africa, was a warrior-king who fiercely defended his people's land and culture against colonial forces.

William Henry Harrison was the ninth U.S. President, a military officer, and statesman known for his brief presidency and successful military career.

James A. Garfield was the 20th President of the United States, serving for just 200 days before his assassination, and a key advocate for civil rights and education reform.

Henry Wilson was an American Vice President under Ulysses S. Grant, advocating for civil rights and prison reform.

Louisa Adams was the wife of the 6th U.S. President, John Quincy Adams, and the only First Lady born outside the United States.

Anna Harrison was the wife of the ninth U.S. President William Henry Harrison and served as First Lady for just one month before his death.

Lucretia Garfield was the First Lady of the United States from 1881 to 1881, known for her resilience during her husband's presidency and assassination.

Mary Harrison McKee was an American first lady and the wife of President Benjamin Harrison, who actively participated in White House social affairs during her husband's presidency.

Edith Wilson, a pioneering American suffragist, was a key figure in the struggle for women's voting rights and a prominent leader in the National Woman's Party.

Jennie Tuttle Hobart was an American educator and philanthropist who dedicated her life to improving educational opportunities for women.

Augustus Schell was an influential American lawyer and politician, remembered for his contributions to the Democratic Party and advocacy for civil rights.

William R. Willcox was an accomplished American lawyer and politician, remembered for his influential role in shaping the country's legal landscape.

William H. Seward was an influential American politician, serving as Secretary of State under Presidents Abraham Lincoln and Andrew Johnson, playing a crucial role in the purchase of Alaska.

King Kamehameha I was a legendary Hawaiian warrior-king who united the Hawaiian Islands under his rule, transforming them into a powerful and prosperous kingdom.

Julien Dubuque was a French-Canadian explorer, trader, and founder of the city of Dubuque, Iowa, whose contributions shaped the Midwest's early development.

John Brown was an American abolitionist who advocated for armed insurrection to end slavery, leading a raid on the Harpers Ferry armory in 1859.

George Calvert was an English nobleman, politician, and founding proprietor of the Province of Maryland in Colonial America.

Étienne Brûlé was a French explorer and adventurer, instrumental in the early exploration of the North American continent, particularly in Canada.

Lewis Cass was an American politician and diplomat who served as the Secretary of War and a prominent leader in the Democratic Party during the mid-19th century.

James G. Blaine was a prominent American politician and diplomat, serving as the U.S. Secretary of State and a leading Republican presidential candidate.

John W. Davis was an esteemed American lawyer, politician, and diplomat, serving as Solicitor General and representing the United States in international affairs.

Frank Kameny was a pioneering American gay rights activist, instrumental in the removal of homosexuality from the American Psychiatric Association's list of mental disorders.

Gherman Titov was a Soviet cosmonaut who made history as the second person to orbit the Earth and the first to spend an entire day in space.

Lucretia Mott was a prominent American abolitionist and women's rights activist, instrumental in founding the first Women's Rights Convention in 1848.

John F. Mitchell was a distinguished American engineer and inventor, renowned for his pioneering work in telecommunications and the development of the Mitchell camera.

Humphry Davy was a renowned British chemist who pioneered electrochemistry, discovered several elements, and invented the Davy lamp.

Horace was a Roman poet and philosopher whose works greatly influenced Western literature and culture.

Aldo Nadi was an Italian fencer and instructor, known as the greatest swordsman of his time, who dominated the sport in the early 20th century.

Nedo Nadi was an Italian fencer who won six Olympic gold medals, making him one of the most successful fencers in history.

Helene Mayer was a German-American fencer and Olympic medalist who made a significant impact on the sport during the early 20th century.

Jerzy Pawłowski was a renowned Polish engineer and inventor, best known for his contributions to the field of aviation and automotive technology.

Samuel Colt was an American inventor and industrialist, best known for revolutionizing firearms with his patented Colt revolvers.

John Garand was an American firearms designer, best known for inventing the M1 Garand rifle, a standard issue weapon during World War II.

Frances Spence was a pioneering British gardener, writer, and botanist who made significant contributions to the study and cultivation of plants.

Gustav II Adolf was a Swedish king whose military genius and modernizing reforms shaped the nation's Golden Age.

Charles X Gustav was a Swedish monarch who reigned from 1654 to 1660, leading his country through significant military and diplomatic victories.

Otto I was a Holy Roman Emperor and the founder of the Ottonian dynasty, whose reign marked the beginning of a period of German dominance in Central Europe.

Rudolf I was a Habsburg ruler and the first Habsburg elected as Holy Roman Emperor, laying the foundation for the Habsburg Monarchy's future dominance.

Alp Arslan was a formidable Turkish sultan of the Great Seljuk Empire, famed for his military prowess and key role in the Battle of Manzikert.

Baybars, an influential historical figure, was the fourth Sultan of the Mamluk Sultanate who expanded its territories and strengthened its military.

Tughril Beg was a prominent ruler of the Seljuk Empire, instrumental in its expansion and establishment as a major power in the Middle East.

Alp Er Tunga was a legendary warrior and king, revered for his prowess in battle and his role in the foundation of the Great Seljuk Empire.

Zaman Shah Durrani, son of Ahmad Shah Durrani, was a notable Afghan king and second ruler of the Durrani Empire, known for his brief yet impactful reign in the late 18th century.

Shah Shujah Durrani was the 2nd Emir of the Durrani Empire, a ruler whose reign marked a significant period in Afghan history.

Sher Ali Khan was a renowned Afghan military commander and nobleman who played a significant role in the Durrani Empire.

Babur was a Turco-Mongol conqueror who established the Mughal Empire in the Indian subcontinent, leaving a lasting legacy in art, architecture, and culture.

Aurangzeb was a Mughal emperor of India known for his territorial expansion and religious orthodoxy, ruling from 1658 to 1707.

Emperor Henry III was an English monarch who ruled during the 13th century, known for his extensive building projects and struggles with barons.

Emperor Louis IV was a Holy Roman Emperor and King of France who significantly influenced European politics and culture during the 14th century.

Boudica was a powerful British queen who fiercely led a rebellion against Roman rule in Britain.

Isolde, a mythical Irish princess, is renowned for her tragic love affair with Tristan, a tale immortalized in medieval literature and operatic masterpieces.

Sir Gareth is a knight of the realm and a courageous defender of the kingdom, known for his unwavering loyalty and chivalry.

Neville Chamberlain was a British Conservative politician who served as Prime Minister during World War II, known for his policy of appeasement towards Nazi Germany.

John Byng was a British Admiral known for his pivotal role in the Seven Years' War, whose execution sparked controversy and debate over military justice.

Richard Howe was an American Revolutionary War general and British Army officer who commanded British forces in North America.

Admiral Lord Nelson, a British naval commander, was renowned for his strategic brilliance and valor during the Napoleonic Wars, securing victories that shaped the course of European history.

Harold Alexander was a distinguished British field marshal and strategist whose leadership during World War II significantly impacted the outcome of the conflict.

Zelda Fitzgerald was a renowned American novelist, socialite, and wife of F. Scott Fitzgerald, whose vibrant and tumultuous life inspired her evocative writing.

Diana Cooper was a British socialite and actress, known for her beauty, wit, and high-profile marriage to Duff Cooper, a British politician.

Clare Boothe Luce was an American playwright, journalist, politician, and ambassador, known for her wit, intelligence, and trailblazing career.