Galileo Galilei, one of the most influential figures in the history of science, was born on 15 February 1564 in…
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Queen Elizabeth I, the last of the Tudor monarchs, reigned over England and Ireland from 17 November 1558 until her…
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William Shakespeare, widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world’s pre-eminent dramatist, was born in…
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Catherine de’ Medici (1519-1589) was a powerful and controversial figure who left an indelible mark on French history. Born on…
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“And thus I take my leave of this world and of you all, and I heartily desire you all to…
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“Truth is the daughter of time, and I feel no shame in being her midwife.” – Johannes Kepler. Johannes Kepler…
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A desperate disease requires a dangerous remedy.” – Guy Fawkes Guy Fawkes Biography Guy Fawkes was born on 13 April…
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“When I am dead and opened, you shall find Calais lying in my heart.” – Mary I of England Mary…
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