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Thomas Jefferson

Thomas Jefferson, the third President of the United States and one of the most influential figures in the country’s founding,…

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John Adams

John Adams is known as one of the founding fathers of the United States of America, the second president, and…

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Augustus Henry Fitzroy

Augustus Henry Fitzroy, 3rd Duke of Grafton, was a significant figure in 18th-century British politics, known for his roles in…

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Karl Marx

Karl Marx, a name synonymous with revolution and socialist thought, was born on May 5th, 1818, in Trier, Prussia, present-day…

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Born 4 June 1738: King George III

King George III, the longest-reigning British monarch (until recently surpassed by Queen Elizabeth II), was born on June 4th, 1738,…

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Born 28 May 1759: William Pitt the Younger

William Pitt, the Younger, a dominant figure in British politics, was born on May 28th, 1759, at Hayes Place in…

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Born 16 May 1861 – H. H. Holmes

Herman Webster Mudgett, better known by the alias H. H. Holmes, was an American serial killer and con artist born…

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Born 10 May 1838 – John Wilkes Booth

John Wilkes Booth, a notorious figure in American history, was born on May 10, 1838, near Bel Air, Maryland. He…

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Born 5 May 1818 – Karl Marx

Born Karl Heinrich Marx on May 5, 1818, in Trier, Prussia (now Germany), Karl Marx became a revolutionary thinker who…

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Born 11 April 1770 – George Canning

George Canning (1770-1827) was a British statesman who carved his name in history through his diplomatic prowess and brief stint…

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Born 9 April 1806 – Isambard Kingdom Brunel

Isambard Kingdom Brunel (1806-1859) was a visionary engineer who revolutionized transportation and infrastructure during the 19th century. Born on April…

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Lord Horatio Nelson

Have you ever wondered how a small boy from Norfolk became one of Britain’s most celebrated naval heroes?” From humble…

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Born 7 April 1770 – William Wordsworth

William Wordsworth (1770-1850), a titan of English Romanticism, left an indelible mark on the literary world. Born in Cockermouth, Cumbria,…

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Born 2 April 1805 – Hans Christian Anderson

Hans Christian Andersen, born on April 2, 1805, in Odense, Denmark, is celebrated for his enduring fairy tales that have…

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Born 1 April 1815 – Otto von Bismarck

Otto von Bismarck, born on April 1, 1815, in Schönhausen, Prussia, was a colossal figure in 19th-century European politics, renowned…

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Born 30 March 1853 – Vincent van Gogh

Vincent van Gogh (1853-1890), a Dutch Post-Impressionist painter whose vibrant colours and swirling brushstrokes continue to resonate with art lovers…

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