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2 | Albert Camus | Dréan, Algeria | Other | Algeria | 1913 | 1960 | 19 | 47 | Philosophy | Albert CamusDec. at 47 (1913-1960)Birthplace: Dréan, AlgeriaAlbert Camus (; French: [albɛʁ kamy] (listen); 7 November 1913 – 4 January 1960) was a French philosopher, author, and journalist. He won the Nobel Prize in Literature at the age of 44 in 1957, the... moreMore Albert Camus The Best Albert Camus Quotes#42 of 51 Famous INFPs | Dec. at 47 (1913-1960) | 1913-1960) | Dec. at 47 (1913-1960)Birthplace: Dréan, AlgeriaAlbert Camus (; French: [albɛʁ kamy] (listen); 7 November 1913 – 4 January 1960) was a French philosopher, author, and journalist. He won the Nobel Prize in Literature at the age of 44 in 1957, the... moreMore Albert Camus The Best Albert Camus Quotes#42 of 51 Famous INFPs | 0 | Albert CamusDec. at 47 (1913-1960)Birthplace: Dréan, AlgeriaAlbert Camus (; French: [albɛʁ kamy] (listen); 7 November 1913 – 4 January 1960) was a French philosopher, author, and journalist. He won the Nobel Prize in Literature at the age of 44 in 1957, the... moreMore Albert Camus The Best Albert Camus Quotes#42 of 51 Famous INFPs | 244208192Albert CamusDec. at 47 (1913-1960)Birthplace: Dréan, AlgeriaAlbert Camus (; French: [albɛʁ kamy] (listen); 7 November 1913 – 4 January 1960) was a French philosopher, author, and journalist. He won the Nobel Prize in Literature at the age of 44 in 1957, the... moreMore Albert Camus The Best Albert Camus Quotes#42 of 51 Famous INFPs | ||||||||||
3 | Albert Camus | Dréan, Algeria | Other | Algeria | 1913 | 1960 | 19 | 47 | Art | |||||||||||||||||
4 | Louis Althusser | Bir Mourad Raïs, Algeria | Other | Algeria | 1918 | 1990 | 19 | 72 | Philosophy | Louis AlthusserDec. at 72 (1918-1990)Birthplace: Bir Mourad Raïs, AlgeriaLouis Pierre Althusser (UK: , US: ; French: [altysɛʁ]; 16 October 1918 – 22 October 1990) was a French Marxist philosopher. He was born in Algeria and studied at the École Normale Supérieure in... more | Dec. at 72 (1918-1990) | 1918-1990) | Dec. at 72 (1918-1990)Birthplace: Bir Mourad Raïs, AlgeriaLouis Pierre Althusser (UK: , US: ; French: [altysɛʁ]; 16 October 1918 – 22 October 1990) was a French Marxist philosopher. He was born in Algeria and studied at the École Normale Supérieure in... more | 0 | Louis AlthusserDec. at 72 (1918-1990)Birthplace: Bir Mourad Raïs, AlgeriaLouis Pierre Althusser (UK: , US: ; French: [altysɛʁ]; 16 October 1918 – 22 October 1990) was a French Marxist philosopher. He was born in Algeria and studied at the École Normale Supérieure in... more | 4852311Louis AlthusserDec. at 72 (1918-1990)Birthplace: Bir Mourad Raïs, AlgeriaLouis Pierre Althusser (UK: , US: ; French: [altysɛʁ]; 16 October 1918 – 22 October 1990) was a French Marxist philosopher. He was born in Algeria and studied at the École Normale Supérieure in... more | ||||||||||
5 | Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart | Salzburg, Austria | Europe | Austria | 1756 | 1791 | 17 | 35 | Art | Wolfgang Amadeus MozartDec. at 35 (1756-1791)Birthplace: Salzburg, AustriaWolfgang Amadeus Mozart (27 January 1756 – 5 December 1791), baptised as Johannes Chrysostomus Wolfgangus Theophilus Mozart, was a prolific and influential composer of the classical era. Born in... moreMore Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart 17 Bizarre, Mind-Blowing Facts and Stories About Mozart#8 of 16 16 Famous Bodies From History Found In Inconspicuous Places#8 of 12 12 Obscene Historical Facts That Made Us Want To Clutch Our Non-Existent Pearls | Dec. at 35 (1756-1791) | 1756-1791) | Dec. at 35 (1756-1791)Birthplace: Salzburg, AustriaWolfgang Amadeus Mozart (27 January 1756 – 5 December 1791), baptised as Johannes Chrysostomus Wolfgangus Theophilus Mozart, was a prolific and influential composer of the classical era. Born in... moreMore Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart 17 Bizarre, Mind-Blowing Facts and Stories About Mozart#8 of 16 16 Famous Bodies From History Found In Inconspicuous Places#8 of 12 12 Obscene Historical Facts That Made Us Want To Clutch Our Non-Existent Pearls | 0 | Wolfgang Amadeus MozartDec. at 35 (1756-1791)Birthplace: Salzburg, AustriaWolfgang Amadeus Mozart (27 January 1756 – 5 December 1791), baptised as Johannes Chrysostomus Wolfgangus Theophilus Mozart, was a prolific and influential composer of the classical era. Born in... moreMore Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart 17 Bizarre, Mind-Blowing Facts and Stories About Mozart#8 of 16 16 Famous Bodies From History Found In Inconspicuous Places#8 of 12 12 Obscene Historical Facts That Made Us Want To Clutch Our Non-Existent Pearls | 277,0053,308Wolfgang Amadeus MozartDec. at 35 (1756-1791)Birthplace: Salzburg, AustriaWolfgang Amadeus Mozart (27 January 1756 – 5 December 1791), baptised as Johannes Chrysostomus Wolfgangus Theophilus Mozart, was a prolific and influential composer of the classical era. Born in... moreMore Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart 17 Bizarre, Mind-Blowing Facts and Stories About Mozart#8 of 16 16 Famous Bodies From History Found In Inconspicuous Places#8 of 12 12 Obscene Historical Facts That Made Us Want To Clutch Our Non-Existent Pearls | ||||||||||
6 | Erwin Schrödinger | Vienna, Austria | Europe | Austria | 1887 | 1961 | 18 | 74 | Science | Erwin SchrödingerDec. at 74 (1887-1961)Birthplace: Vienna, AustriaErwin Rudolf Josef Alexander Schrödinger (UK: , US: ; German: [ˈɛɐ̯viːn ˈʃʁøːdɪŋɐ]; 12 August 1887 – 4 January 1961), sometimes written as Erwin Schrodinger or Erwin Schroedinger, was a Nobel... moreMore Erwin Schrödinger #10 of 25 25 Jokes That Scientists Will Love#470 of 1,323 Every Person Who Has Been Immortalized in a Google Doodle | Dec. at 74 (1887-1961) | 1887-1961) | Dec. at 74 (1887-1961)Birthplace: Vienna, AustriaErwin Rudolf Josef Alexander Schrödinger (UK: , US: ; German: [ˈɛɐ̯viːn ˈʃʁøːdɪŋɐ]; 12 August 1887 – 4 January 1961), sometimes written as Erwin Schrodinger or Erwin Schroedinger, was a Nobel... moreMore Erwin Schrödinger #10 of 25 25 Jokes That Scientists Will Love#470 of 1,323 Every Person Who Has Been Immortalized in a Google Doodle | 0 | Erwin SchrödingerDec. at 74 (1887-1961)Birthplace: Vienna, AustriaErwin Rudolf Josef Alexander Schrödinger (UK: , US: ; German: [ˈɛɐ̯viːn ˈʃʁøːdɪŋɐ]; 12 August 1887 – 4 January 1961), sometimes written as Erwin Schrodinger or Erwin Schroedinger, was a Nobel... moreMore Erwin Schrödinger #10 of 25 25 Jokes That Scientists Will Love#470 of 1,323 Every Person Who Has Been Immortalized in a Google Doodle | 759654Erwin SchrödingerDec. at 74 (1887-1961)Birthplace: Vienna, AustriaErwin Rudolf Josef Alexander Schrödinger (UK: , US: ; German: [ˈɛɐ̯viːn ˈʃʁøːdɪŋɐ]; 12 August 1887 – 4 January 1961), sometimes written as Erwin Schrodinger or Erwin Schroedinger, was a Nobel... moreMore Erwin Schrödinger #10 of 25 25 Jokes That Scientists Will Love#470 of 1,323 Every Person Who Has Been Immortalized in a Google Doodle | ||||||||||
7 | Konrad Lorenz | Vienna, Austria | Europe | Austria | 1903 | 1989 | 19 | 86 | Science | Konrad LorenzDec. at 86 (1903-1989)Birthplace: Vienna, AustriaKonrad Zacharias Lorenz (German pronunciation: [ˈkɔnʁaːt ˈloːʁɛnts]; 7 November 1903 – 27 February 1989) was an Austrian zoologist, ethologist, and ornithologist. He shared the 1973 Nobel Prize in... more | Dec. at 86 (1903-1989) | 1903-1989) | Dec. at 86 (1903-1989)Birthplace: Vienna, AustriaKonrad Zacharias Lorenz (German pronunciation: [ˈkɔnʁaːt ˈloːʁɛnts]; 7 November 1903 – 27 February 1989) was an Austrian zoologist, ethologist, and ornithologist. He shared the 1973 Nobel Prize in... more | 0 | Konrad LorenzDec. at 86 (1903-1989)Birthplace: Vienna, AustriaKonrad Zacharias Lorenz (German pronunciation: [ˈkɔnʁaːt ˈloːʁɛnts]; 7 November 1903 – 27 February 1989) was an Austrian zoologist, ethologist, and ornithologist. He shared the 1973 Nobel Prize in... more | 173575579Konrad LorenzDec. at 86 (1903-1989)Birthplace: Vienna, AustriaKonrad Zacharias Lorenz (German pronunciation: [ˈkɔnʁaːt ˈloːʁɛnts]; 7 November 1903 – 27 February 1989) was an Austrian zoologist, ethologist, and ornithologist. He shared the 1973 Nobel Prize in... more | ||||||||||
8 | Otto Weininger | Vienna, Austria | Europe | Austria | 1880 | 1903 | 18 | 23 | Philosophy | Otto WeiningerDec. at 23 (1880-1903)Birthplace: Vienna, AustriaOtto Weininger (German: [ˈvaɪnɪŋɐ]; 3 April 1880 – 4 October 1903) was an Austrian philosopher who lived in the Austro-Hungarian Empire. In 1903, he published the book Geschlecht und Charakter (Sex... more | Dec. at 23 (1880-1903) | 1880-1903) | Dec. at 23 (1880-1903)Birthplace: Vienna, AustriaOtto Weininger (German: [ˈvaɪnɪŋɐ]; 3 April 1880 – 4 October 1903) was an Austrian philosopher who lived in the Austro-Hungarian Empire. In 1903, he published the book Geschlecht und Charakter (Sex... more | 0 | Otto WeiningerDec. at 23 (1880-1903)Birthplace: Vienna, AustriaOtto Weininger (German: [ˈvaɪnɪŋɐ]; 3 April 1880 – 4 October 1903) was an Austrian philosopher who lived in the Austro-Hungarian Empire. In 1903, he published the book Geschlecht und Charakter (Sex... more | 179647651OttoMotto addedOtto WeiningerDec. at 23 (1880-1903)Birthplace: Vienna, AustriaOtto Weininger (German: [ˈvaɪnɪŋɐ]; 3 April 1880 – 4 October 1903) was an Austrian philosopher who lived in the Austro-Hungarian Empire. In 1903, he published the book Geschlecht und Charakter (Sex... more | ||||||||||
9 | Gustav Klimt | Baumgarten, Vienna, Austria | Europe | Austria | 1862 | 1918 | 18 | 56 | Art | Gustav KlimtDec. at 56 (1862-1918)Birthplace: Baumgarten, Vienna, AustriaMore Gustav Klimt #5 of 22 Weird Personal Quirks of Historical Artists#17 of 31 The Greatest Painters Of All Time#3 of 47 Famous Symbolist Artists, Ranked | Dec. at 56 (1862-1918) | 1862-1918) | Dec. at 56 (1862-1918)Birthplace: Baumgarten, Vienna, AustriaMore Gustav Klimt #5 of 22 Weird Personal Quirks of Historical Artists#17 of 31 The Greatest Painters Of All Time#3 of 47 Famous Symbolist Artists, Ranked | 0 | Gustav KlimtDec. at 56 (1862-1918)Birthplace: Baumgarten, Vienna, AustriaMore Gustav Klimt #5 of 22 Weird Personal Quirks of Historical Artists#17 of 31 The Greatest Painters Of All Time#3 of 47 Famous Symbolist Artists, Ranked | 19113294AmatoAssagaf addedGustav KlimtDec. at 56 (1862-1918)Birthplace: Baumgarten, Vienna, AustriaMore Gustav Klimt #5 of 22 Weird Personal Quirks of Historical Artists#17 of 31 The Greatest Painters Of All Time#3 of 47 Famous Symbolist Artists, Ranked | ||||||||||
10 | Ludwig Wittgenstein | Vienna, Austria | Europe | Austria | 1889 | 1951 | 18 | 62 | Philosophy | Ludwig WittgensteinDec. at 62 (1889-1951)Birthplace: Vienna, AustriaLudwig Josef Johann Wittgenstein (; German: [ˈluːtvɪç ˈvɪtgənˌʃtaɪn]; 26 April 1889 – 29 April 1951) was an Austrian philosopher who worked primarily in logic, the philosophy of mathematics, the... more | Dec. at 62 (1889-1951) | 1889-1951) | Dec. at 62 (1889-1951)Birthplace: Vienna, AustriaLudwig Josef Johann Wittgenstein (; German: [ˈluːtvɪç ˈvɪtgənˌʃtaɪn]; 26 April 1889 – 29 April 1951) was an Austrian philosopher who worked primarily in logic, the philosophy of mathematics, the... more | 0 | Ludwig WittgensteinDec. at 62 (1889-1951)Birthplace: Vienna, AustriaLudwig Josef Johann Wittgenstein (; German: [ˈluːtvɪç ˈvɪtgənˌʃtaɪn]; 26 April 1889 – 29 April 1951) was an Austrian philosopher who worked primarily in logic, the philosophy of mathematics, the... more | 205231235tekin.beyoglu addedLudwig WittgensteinDec. at 62 (1889-1951)Birthplace: Vienna, AustriaLudwig Josef Johann Wittgenstein (; German: [ˈluːtvɪç ˈvɪtgənˌʃtaɪn]; 26 April 1889 – 29 April 1951) was an Austrian philosopher who worked primarily in logic, the philosophy of mathematics, the... more | ||||||||||
11 | Viktor Schauberger | Schwarzenberg am Böhmerwald, Austria | Europe | Austria | 1885 | 1958 | 18 | 73 | Science | Viktor SchaubergerDec. at 73 (1885-1958)Birthplace: Schwarzenberg am Böhmerwald, AustriaViktor Schauberger (30 June 1885 in Holzschlag, Upper Austria – 25 September 1958 in Linz, Austria) was an Austrian forest caretaker, naturalist, parascientist, philosopher, inventor and biomimicry... more | Dec. at 73 (1885-1958) | 1885-1958) | Dec. at 73 (1885-1958)Birthplace: Schwarzenberg am Böhmerwald, AustriaViktor Schauberger (30 June 1885 in Holzschlag, Upper Austria – 25 September 1958 in Linz, Austria) was an Austrian forest caretaker, naturalist, parascientist, philosopher, inventor and biomimicry... more | 0 | Viktor SchaubergerDec. at 73 (1885-1958)Birthplace: Schwarzenberg am Böhmerwald, AustriaViktor Schauberger (30 June 1885 in Holzschlag, Upper Austria – 25 September 1958 in Linz, Austria) was an Austrian forest caretaker, naturalist, parascientist, philosopher, inventor and biomimicry... more | 220221210fionelsabre addedViktor SchaubergerDec. at 73 (1885-1958)Birthplace: Schwarzenberg am Böhmerwald, AustriaViktor Schauberger (30 June 1885 in Holzschlag, Upper Austria – 25 September 1958 in Linz, Austria) was an Austrian forest caretaker, naturalist, parascientist, philosopher, inventor and biomimicry... more | ||||||||||
12 | Viktor Schauberger | Schwarzenberg am Böhmerwald, Austria | Europe | Austria | 1885 | 1958 | 18 | 73 | Philosophy | |||||||||||||||||
13 | Karl Polanyi | Vienna, Austria | Europe | Austria | 1886 | 1964 | 18 | 78 | Science | Karl PolanyiDec. at 78 (1886-1964)Birthplace: Vienna, AustriaKarl Paul Polanyi (; Hungarian: Polányi Károly [ˈpolaːɲi ˈkaːroj]; October 25, 1886 – April 23, 1964) was an Austro-Hungarian economic historian, economic anthropologist, economic sociologist,... more | Dec. at 78 (1886-1964) | 1886-1964) | Dec. at 78 (1886-1964)Birthplace: Vienna, AustriaKarl Paul Polanyi (; Hungarian: Polányi Károly [ˈpolaːɲi ˈkaːroj]; October 25, 1886 – April 23, 1964) was an Austro-Hungarian economic historian, economic anthropologist, economic sociologist,... more | 0 | Karl PolanyiDec. at 78 (1886-1964)Birthplace: Vienna, AustriaKarl Paul Polanyi (; Hungarian: Polányi Károly [ˈpolaːɲi ˈkaːroj]; October 25, 1886 – April 23, 1964) was an Austro-Hungarian economic historian, economic anthropologist, economic sociologist,... more | 2665334michealglasmann addedKarl PolanyiDec. at 78 (1886-1964)Birthplace: Vienna, AustriaKarl Paul Polanyi (; Hungarian: Polányi Károly [ˈpolaːɲi ˈkaːroj]; October 25, 1886 – April 23, 1964) was an Austro-Hungarian economic historian, economic anthropologist, economic sociologist,... more | ||||||||||
14 | Walther von der Vogelweide | Austria | Europe | Austria | 1170 | 1230 | 11 | 60 | Art | Walther von der VogelweideDec. at 60 (1170-1230)Birthplace: AustriaWalther von der Vogelweide (c. 1170 – c. 1230) was a Minnesänger, who composed and performed love-songs and political songs ("Sprüche") in Middle High German. Walther has been described as greatest... more | Dec. at 60 (1170-1230) | 1170-1230) | Dec. at 60 (1170-1230)Birthplace: AustriaWalther von der Vogelweide (c. 1170 – c. 1230) was a Minnesänger, who composed and performed love-songs and political songs ("Sprüche") in Middle High German. Walther has been described as greatest... more | 0 | Walther von der VogelweideDec. at 60 (1170-1230)Birthplace: AustriaWalther von der Vogelweide (c. 1170 – c. 1230) was a Minnesänger, who composed and performed love-songs and political songs ("Sprüche") in Middle High German. Walther has been described as greatest... more | 270566675Polar Bear addedWalther von der VogelweideDec. at 60 (1170-1230)Birthplace: AustriaWalther von der Vogelweide (c. 1170 – c. 1230) was a Minnesänger, who composed and performed love-songs and political songs ("Sprüche") in Middle High German. Walther has been described as greatest... more | ||||||||||
15 | Friedrich Von Hayek | Vienna, Austria | Europe | Austria | 1899 | 1992 | 18 | 93 | Philosophy | Friedrich Von HayekDec. at 93 (1899-1992)Birthplace: Vienna, AustriaFriedrich August von Hayek (; German: [ˈfʁiːdʁɪç ˈaʊ̯ɡʊst ˈhaɪɛk]; 8 May 1899 – 23 March 1992), often referred to by his initials F. A. Hayek, was an Anglo-Austrian economist and philosopher best... moreMore #640 of 753 People We Wish Were Still Alive#94 of 97 Historical Figures You Most Want to Bring Back from the Dead | Dec. at 93 (1899-1992) | 1899-1992) | Dec. at 93 (1899-1992)Birthplace: Vienna, AustriaFriedrich August von Hayek (; German: [ˈfʁiːdʁɪç ˈaʊ̯ɡʊst ˈhaɪɛk]; 8 May 1899 – 23 March 1992), often referred to by his initials F. A. Hayek, was an Anglo-Austrian economist and philosopher best... moreMore #640 of 753 People We Wish Were Still Alive#94 of 97 Historical Figures You Most Want to Bring Back from the Dead | 0 | Friedrich Von HayekDec. at 93 (1899-1992)Birthplace: Vienna, AustriaFriedrich August von Hayek (; German: [ˈfʁiːdʁɪç ˈaʊ̯ɡʊst ˈhaɪɛk]; 8 May 1899 – 23 March 1992), often referred to by his initials F. A. Hayek, was an Anglo-Austrian economist and philosopher best... moreMore #640 of 753 People We Wish Were Still Alive#94 of 97 Historical Figures You Most Want to Bring Back from the Dead | 295567652AF1972 addedFriedrich Von HayekDec. at 93 (1899-1992)Birthplace: Vienna, AustriaFriedrich August von Hayek (; German: [ˈfʁiːdʁɪç ˈaʊ̯ɡʊst ˈhaɪɛk]; 8 May 1899 – 23 March 1992), often referred to by his initials F. A. Hayek, was an Anglo-Austrian economist and philosopher best... moreMore #640 of 753 People We Wish Were Still Alive#94 of 97 Historical Figures You Most Want to Bring Back from the Dead | ||||||||||
16 | Friedrich Von Hayek | Vienna, Austria | Europe | Austria | 1899 | 1992 | 18 | 93 | Science | |||||||||||||||||
17 | Paul Feyerabend | Vienna, Austria | Europe | Austria | 1924 | 1994 | 19 | 70 | Philosophy | Paul FeyerabendDec. at 70 (1924-1994)Birthplace: Vienna, AustriaPaul Karl Feyerabend (; German: [ˈfaɪɐˌʔaːbn̩t]; January 13, 1924 – February 11, 1994) was an Austrian-born philosopher of science best known for his work as a professor of philosophy at the... more | Dec. at 70 (1924-1994) | 1924-1994) | Dec. at 70 (1924-1994)Birthplace: Vienna, AustriaPaul Karl Feyerabend (; German: [ˈfaɪɐˌʔaːbn̩t]; January 13, 1924 – February 11, 1994) was an Austrian-born philosopher of science best known for his work as a professor of philosophy at the... more | 0 | Paul FeyerabendDec. at 70 (1924-1994)Birthplace: Vienna, AustriaPaul Karl Feyerabend (; German: [ˈfaɪɐˌʔaːbn̩t]; January 13, 1924 – February 11, 1994) was an Austrian-born philosopher of science best known for his work as a professor of philosophy at the... more | 3435040Paul FeyerabendDec. at 70 (1924-1994)Birthplace: Vienna, AustriaPaul Karl Feyerabend (; German: [ˈfaɪɐˌʔaːbn̩t]; January 13, 1924 – February 11, 1994) was an Austrian-born philosopher of science best known for his work as a professor of philosophy at the... more | ||||||||||
18 | Arnold Schoenberg | Leopoldstadt, Vienna, Austria | Europe | Austria | 1874 | 1951 | 18 | 77 | Art | Arnold SchoenbergDec. at 77 (1874-1951)Birthplace: Leopoldstadt, Vienna, AustriaArnold Schoenberg or Schönberg (, US also ; German: [ˈʃøːnbɛɐ̯k] (listen); 13 September 1874 – 13 July 1951) was an Austrian, and later American, composer, music theorist, teacher, writer, and... more | Dec. at 77 (1874-1951) | 1874-1951) | Dec. at 77 (1874-1951)Birthplace: Leopoldstadt, Vienna, AustriaArnold Schoenberg or Schönberg (, US also ; German: [ˈʃøːnbɛɐ̯k] (listen); 13 September 1874 – 13 July 1951) was an Austrian, and later American, composer, music theorist, teacher, writer, and... more | 0 | Arnold SchoenbergDec. at 77 (1874-1951)Birthplace: Leopoldstadt, Vienna, AustriaArnold Schoenberg or Schönberg (, US also ; German: [ˈʃøːnbɛɐ̯k] (listen); 13 September 1874 – 13 July 1951) was an Austrian, and later American, composer, music theorist, teacher, writer, and... more | 417101812probb addedArnold SchoenbergDec. at 77 (1874-1951)Birthplace: Leopoldstadt, Vienna, AustriaArnold Schoenberg or Schönberg (, US also ; German: [ˈʃøːnbɛɐ̯k] (listen); 13 September 1874 – 13 July 1951) was an Austrian, and later American, composer, music theorist, teacher, writer, and... more | ||||||||||
19 | Joseph Haydn | Rohrau, Austria | Europe | Austria | 1732 | 1809 | 17 | 77 | Art | Joseph HaydnDec. at 77 (1732-1809)Birthplace: Rohrau, AustriaFranz Joseph Haydn (; German: [ˈfʁants ˈjoːzɛf ˈhaɪdn̩] (listen); 31 March 1732 – 31 May 1809) was an Austrian composer of the Classical period. He was instrumental in the development of chamber... moreMore Joseph Haydn #153 of 525 Which Artist Would You Bring Back From The Dead To Write One More Song?#147 of 152 The Greatest Classical Pianists of All Time#26 of 116 The Greatest Classical Violinists of All Time | Dec. at 77 (1732-1809) | 1732-1809) | Dec. at 77 (1732-1809)Birthplace: Rohrau, AustriaFranz Joseph Haydn (; German: [ˈfʁants ˈjoːzɛf ˈhaɪdn̩] (listen); 31 March 1732 – 31 May 1809) was an Austrian composer of the Classical period. He was instrumental in the development of chamber... moreMore Joseph Haydn #153 of 525 Which Artist Would You Bring Back From The Dead To Write One More Song?#147 of 152 The Greatest Classical Pianists of All Time#26 of 116 The Greatest Classical Violinists of All Time | 0 | Joseph HaydnDec. at 77 (1732-1809)Birthplace: Rohrau, AustriaFranz Joseph Haydn (; German: [ˈfʁants ˈjoːzɛf ˈhaɪdn̩] (listen); 31 March 1732 – 31 May 1809) was an Austrian composer of the Classical period. He was instrumental in the development of chamber... moreMore Joseph Haydn #153 of 525 Which Artist Would You Bring Back From The Dead To Write One More Song?#147 of 152 The Greatest Classical Pianists of All Time#26 of 116 The Greatest Classical Violinists of All Time | 460134Joseph HaydnDec. at 77 (1732-1809)Birthplace: Rohrau, AustriaFranz Joseph Haydn (; German: [ˈfʁants ˈjoːzɛf ˈhaɪdn̩] (listen); 31 March 1732 – 31 May 1809) was an Austrian composer of the Classical period. He was instrumental in the development of chamber... moreMore Joseph Haydn #153 of 525 Which Artist Would You Bring Back From The Dead To Write One More Song?#147 of 152 The Greatest Classical Pianists of All Time#26 of 116 The Greatest Classical Violinists of All Time | ||||||||||
20 | Claude Lévi-Strauss | Brussels, Belgium | Europe | Belgium | 1908 | 2009 | 19 | 101 | Philosophy | Claude Lévi-StraussDec. at 101 (1908-2009)Birthplace: Brussels, BelgiumClaude Lévi-Strauss (; French: [klod levi stʁos]; 28 November 1908 – 30 October 2009) was a Belgium-born French anthropologist and ethnologist whose work was key in the development of the theory of... more | Dec. at 101 (1908-2009 | (1908-2009 | Dec. at 101 (1908-2009)Birthplace: Brussels, BelgiumClaude Lévi-Strauss (; French: [klod levi stʁos]; 28 November 1908 – 30 October 2009) was a Belgium-born French anthropologist and ethnologist whose work was key in the development of the theory of... more | 0 | Claude Lévi-StraussDec. at 101 (1908-2009)Birthplace: Brussels, BelgiumClaude Lévi-Strauss (; French: [klod levi stʁos]; 28 November 1908 – 30 October 2009) was a Belgium-born French anthropologist and ethnologist whose work was key in the development of the theory of... more | 302111862probb addedClaude Lévi-StraussDec. at 101 (1908-2009)Birthplace: Brussels, BelgiumClaude Lévi-Strauss (; French: [klod levi stʁos]; 28 November 1908 – 30 October 2009) was a Belgium-born French anthropologist and ethnologist whose work was key in the development of the theory of... more | ||||||||||
21 | Claude Lévi-Strauss | Brussels, Belgium | Europe | Belgium | 1908 | 2009 | 19 | 101 | Science | |||||||||||||||||
22 | Jan van Eyck | Maaseik, Belgium | Europe | Belgium | 1395 | 1441 | 13 | 46 | Art | Jan van EyckDec. at 46 (1395-1441)Birthplace: Maaseik, BelgiumJan van Eyck ( van EYEK, Dutch: [ˈjɑn vɑn ˈɛik]; c. before 1390 – 9 July 1441) was a Flemish painter active in Bruges. He is one of the early innovators of what became known as Early Netherlandish... moreMore Jan van Eyck #12 of 73 Famous Renaissance Artists, Ranked#20 of 25 Artists Who Should Have Biopics, Ranked | Dec. at 46 (1395-1441) | 1395-1441) | Dec. at 46 (1395-1441)Birthplace: Maaseik, BelgiumJan van Eyck ( van EYEK, Dutch: [ˈjɑn vɑn ˈɛik]; c. before 1390 – 9 July 1441) was a Flemish painter active in Bruges. He is one of the early innovators of what became known as Early Netherlandish... moreMore Jan van Eyck #12 of 73 Famous Renaissance Artists, Ranked#20 of 25 Artists Who Should Have Biopics, Ranked | 0 | Jan van EyckDec. at 46 (1395-1441)Birthplace: Maaseik, BelgiumJan van Eyck ( van EYEK, Dutch: [ˈjɑn vɑn ˈɛik]; c. before 1390 – 9 July 1441) was a Flemish painter active in Bruges. He is one of the early innovators of what became known as Early Netherlandish... moreMore Jan van Eyck #12 of 73 Famous Renaissance Artists, Ranked#20 of 25 Artists Who Should Have Biopics, Ranked | 314114102Jan van EyckDec. at 46 (1395-1441)Birthplace: Maaseik, BelgiumJan van Eyck ( van EYEK, Dutch: [ˈjɑn vɑn ˈɛik]; c. before 1390 – 9 July 1441) was a Flemish painter active in Bruges. He is one of the early innovators of what became known as Early Netherlandish... moreMore Jan van Eyck #12 of 73 Famous Renaissance Artists, Ranked#20 of 25 Artists Who Should Have Biopics, Ranked | ||||||||||
23 | Alberto Santos-Dumont | Santos Dumont, Brazil | Other | Brazil | 1873 | 1932 | 18 | 59 | Science | Alberto Santos-DumontDec. at 59 (1873-1932)Birthplace: Santos Dumont, BrazilAlberto Santos-Dumont (Brazilian Portuguese: [awˈbɛɾtu ˈsɐ̃tus duˈmõ]; 20 July 1873 – 23 July 1932) was a Brazilian inventor and aviation pioneer, one of the very few people to have contributed... more | Dec. at 59 (1873-1932) | 1873-1932) | Dec. at 59 (1873-1932)Birthplace: Santos Dumont, BrazilAlberto Santos-Dumont (Brazilian Portuguese: [awˈbɛɾtu ˈsɐ̃tus duˈmõ]; 20 July 1873 – 23 July 1932) was a Brazilian inventor and aviation pioneer, one of the very few people to have contributed... more | 0 | Alberto Santos-DumontDec. at 59 (1873-1932)Birthplace: Santos Dumont, BrazilAlberto Santos-Dumont (Brazilian Portuguese: [awˈbɛɾtu ˈsɐ̃tus duˈmõ]; 20 July 1873 – 23 July 1932) was a Brazilian inventor and aviation pioneer, one of the very few people to have contributed... more | 292210187vascaino123ful addedAlberto Santos-DumontDec. at 59 (1873-1932)Birthplace: Santos Dumont, BrazilAlberto Santos-Dumont (Brazilian Portuguese: [awˈbɛɾtu ˈsɐ̃tus duˈmõ]; 20 July 1873 – 23 July 1932) was a Brazilian inventor and aviation pioneer, one of the very few people to have contributed... more | ||||||||||
24 | Jorge Amado | Itabuna, Brazil | Other | Brazil | 1912 | 2001 | 19 | 89 | Art | Jorge AmadoDec. at 89 (1912-2001)Birthplace: Itabuna, BrazilJorge Leal Amado de Faria (Brazilian Portuguese: [ˈʒɔʁʒi lɛˈaw ɐˈmadu dʒi fɐˈɾi.ɐ], 10 August 1912 – 6 August 2001) was a Brazilian writer of the modernist school. He remains the best known of modern... more | Dec. at 89 (1912-2001) | 1912-2001) | Dec. at 89 (1912-2001)Birthplace: Itabuna, BrazilJorge Leal Amado de Faria (Brazilian Portuguese: [ˈʒɔʁʒi lɛˈaw ɐˈmadu dʒi fɐˈɾi.ɐ], 10 August 1912 – 6 August 2001) was a Brazilian writer of the modernist school. He remains the best known of modern... more | 0 | Jorge AmadoDec. at 89 (1912-2001)Birthplace: Itabuna, BrazilJorge Leal Amado de Faria (Brazilian Portuguese: [ˈʒɔʁʒi lɛˈaw ɐˈmadu dʒi fɐˈɾi.ɐ], 10 August 1912 – 6 August 2001) was a Brazilian writer of the modernist school. He remains the best known of modern... more | 36114Jorge AmadoDec. at 89 (1912-2001)Birthplace: Itabuna, BrazilJorge Leal Amado de Faria (Brazilian Portuguese: [ˈʒɔʁʒi lɛˈaw ɐˈmadu dʒi fɐˈɾi.ɐ], 10 August 1912 – 6 August 2001) was a Brazilian writer of the modernist school. He remains the best known of modern... more | ||||||||||
25 | Joni Mitchell | Fort Macleod, Canada | North America | Canada | 1943 | 19 | 78 | Art | Joni MitchellAge: 76Birthplace: Fort Macleod, CanadaRoberta Joan "Joni" Mitchell (née Anderson; born November 7, 1943) is a Canadian singer-songwriter. Drawing from folk, pop, rock, and jazz, Mitchell's songs often reflect social and environmental... moreMore Joni Mitchell The Best Joni Mitchell Albums of All Time#189 of 542 The Greatest Guitarists Of All Time#100 of 316 The Greatest Singers of the Past 30 Years | Age: 76Birthplace: For | place: For | Age: 76Birthplace: Fort Macleod, CanadaRoberta Joan "Joni" Mitchell (née Anderson; born November 7, 1943) is a Canadian singer-songwriter. Drawing from folk, pop, rock, and jazz, Mitchell's songs often reflect social and environmental... moreMore Joni Mitchell The Best Joni Mitchell Albums of All Time#189 of 542 The Greatest Guitarists Of All Time#100 of 316 The Greatest Singers of the Past 30 Years | 0 | Joni MitchellAge: 76Birthplace: Fort Macleod, CanadaRoberta Joan "Joni" Mitchell (née Anderson; born November 7, 1943) is a Canadian singer-songwriter. Drawing from folk, pop, rock, and jazz, Mitchell's songs often reflect social and environmental... moreMore Joni Mitchell The Best Joni Mitchell Albums of All Time#189 of 542 The Greatest Guitarists Of All Time#100 of 316 The Greatest Singers of the Past 30 Years | 2247844lionelstevens1 addedJoni MitchellAge: 76Birthplace: Fort Macleod, CanadaRoberta Joan "Joni" Mitchell (née Anderson; born November 7, 1943) is a Canadian singer-songwriter. Drawing from folk, pop, rock, and jazz, Mitchell's songs often reflect social and environmental... moreMore Joni Mitchell The Best Joni Mitchell Albums of All Time#189 of 542 The Greatest Guitarists Of All Time#100 of 316 The Greatest Singers of the Past 30 Years | |||||||||||
26 | Weston Price | Canada | North America | Canada | 1870 | 1948 | 18 | 78 | Science | Weston PriceDec. at 78 (1870-1948)Birthplace: CanadaWeston Andrew Valleau Price (September 6, 1870 – January 23, 1948) was a Canadian dentist known primarily for his theories on the relationship between nutrition, dental health, and physical health.... more | Dec. at 78 (1870-1948) | 1870-1948) | Dec. at 78 (1870-1948)Birthplace: CanadaWeston Andrew Valleau Price (September 6, 1870 – January 23, 1948) was a Canadian dentist known primarily for his theories on the relationship between nutrition, dental health, and physical health.... more | 0 | Weston PriceDec. at 78 (1870-1948)Birthplace: CanadaWeston Andrew Valleau Price (September 6, 1870 – January 23, 1948) was a Canadian dentist known primarily for his theories on the relationship between nutrition, dental health, and physical health.... more | 306104105Rectilineator addedWeston PriceDec. at 78 (1870-1948)Birthplace: CanadaWeston Andrew Valleau Price (September 6, 1870 – January 23, 1948) was a Canadian dentist known primarily for his theories on the relationship between nutrition, dental health, and physical health.... more | ||||||||||
27 | Neil Young | Toronto, Canada | North America | Canada | 1945 | 19 | 76 | Art | Neil YoungAge: 74Birthplace: Toronto, CanadaNeil Percival Young (born November 12, 1945) is a Canadian singer-songwriter. After embarking on a music career in the 1960s, he moved to Los Angeles, where he formed Buffalo Springfield with... moreMore Neil Young The Best Neil Young Albums of All Time#40 of 230 The Greatest Living Rock Songwriters#49 of 489 The Best Rock Vocalists | Age: 74Birthplace: Tor | place: Tor | Age: 74Birthplace: Toronto, CanadaNeil Percival Young (born November 12, 1945) is a Canadian singer-songwriter. After embarking on a music career in the 1960s, he moved to Los Angeles, where he formed Buffalo Springfield with... moreMore Neil Young The Best Neil Young Albums of All Time#40 of 230 The Greatest Living Rock Songwriters#49 of 489 The Best Rock Vocalists | 0 | Neil YoungAge: 74Birthplace: Toronto, CanadaNeil Percival Young (born November 12, 1945) is a Canadian singer-songwriter. After embarking on a music career in the 1960s, he moved to Los Angeles, where he formed Buffalo Springfield with... moreMore Neil Young The Best Neil Young Albums of All Time#40 of 230 The Greatest Living Rock Songwriters#49 of 489 The Best Rock Vocalists | 3398558lionelstevens1 addedNeil YoungAge: 74Birthplace: Toronto, CanadaNeil Percival Young (born November 12, 1945) is a Canadian singer-songwriter. After embarking on a music career in the 1960s, he moved to Los Angeles, where he formed Buffalo Springfield with... moreMore Neil Young The Best Neil Young Albums of All Time#40 of 230 The Greatest Living Rock Songwriters#49 of 489 The Best Rock Vocalists | |||||||||||
28 | Albert Bandura | Mundare, Canada | North America | Canada | 1925 | 19 | 96 | Science | Albert BanduraAge: 94Birthplace: Mundare, CanadaAlbert Bandura (; born December 4, 1925) is a Canadian-American psychologist who is the David Starr Jordan Professor Emeritus of Social Science in Psychology at Stanford University. Bandura has been... more | Age: 94Birthplace: Mun | place: Mun | Age: 94Birthplace: Mundare, CanadaAlbert Bandura (; born December 4, 1925) is a Canadian-American psychologist who is the David Starr Jordan Professor Emeritus of Social Science in Psychology at Stanford University. Bandura has been... more | 0 | Albert BanduraAge: 94Birthplace: Mundare, CanadaAlbert Bandura (; born December 4, 1925) is a Canadian-American psychologist who is the David Starr Jordan Professor Emeritus of Social Science in Psychology at Stanford University. Bandura has been... more | 3776851Albert BanduraAge: 94Birthplace: Mundare, CanadaAlbert Bandura (; born December 4, 1925) is a Canadian-American psychologist who is the David Starr Jordan Professor Emeritus of Social Science in Psychology at Stanford University. Bandura has been... more | |||||||||||
29 | Confucius | Lu | China | China | -550 | -478 | -5 | 72 | Philosophy | ConfuciusDec. at 72 (550 BC-478 BC)Birthplace: LuConfucius ( kən-FEW-shəs; 551–479 BC) was a Chinese philosopher and politician of the Spring and Autumn period. The philosophy of Confucius, also known as Confucianism, emphasized personal and... moreMore Confucius The Most Famous Confucius Quotes#23 of 87 People Who Made The World A Better Place#3 of 10 Modern Descendants Of Historical Figures Who Work In The Same Field | Dec. at 72 (550 BC-478 | 550 BC-478 | Dec. at 72 (550 BC-478 BC)Birthplace: LuConfucius ( kən-FEW-shəs; 551–479 BC) was a Chinese philosopher and politician of the Spring and Autumn period. The philosophy of Confucius, also known as Confucianism, emphasized personal and... moreMore Confucius The Most Famous Confucius Quotes#23 of 87 People Who Made The World A Better Place#3 of 10 Modern Descendants Of Historical Figures Who Work In The Same Field | 0 | ConfuciusDec. at 72 (550 BC-478 BC)Birthplace: LuConfucius ( kən-FEW-shəs; 551–479 BC) was a Chinese philosopher and politician of the Spring and Autumn period. The philosophy of Confucius, also known as Confucianism, emphasized personal and... moreMore Confucius The Most Famous Confucius Quotes#23 of 87 People Who Made The World A Better Place#3 of 10 Modern Descendants Of Historical Figures Who Work In The Same Field | 402,9471,428ConfuciusDec. at 72 (550 BC-478 BC)Birthplace: LuConfucius ( kən-FEW-shəs; 551–479 BC) was a Chinese philosopher and politician of the Spring and Autumn period. The philosophy of Confucius, also known as Confucianism, emphasized personal and... moreMore Confucius The Most Famous Confucius Quotes#23 of 87 People Who Made The World A Better Place#3 of 10 Modern Descendants Of Historical Figures Who Work In The Same Field | ||||||||||
30 | Sun Tzu | Qi | China | China | -543 | -495 | -5 | 48 | Philosophy | Sun TzuDec. at 48 (543 BC-495 BC)Birthplace: QiSun Tzu (; Chinese: 孫子; Pinyin transliteration Sunzi) was a Chinese general, military strategist, writer and philosopher who lived in the Eastern Zhou period of ancient China. Sun Tzu is... moreMore Sun Tzu The Best Sun Tzu Quotes#10 of 12 What Historic Military Leader Would You Be Based On Your Zodiac? | Dec. at 48 (543 BC-495 | 543 BC-495 | Dec. at 48 (543 BC-495 BC)Birthplace: QiSun Tzu (; Chinese: 孫子; Pinyin transliteration Sunzi) was a Chinese general, military strategist, writer and philosopher who lived in the Eastern Zhou period of ancient China. Sun Tzu is... moreMore Sun Tzu The Best Sun Tzu Quotes#10 of 12 What Historic Military Leader Would You Be Based On Your Zodiac? | 0 | Sun TzuDec. at 48 (543 BC-495 BC)Birthplace: QiSun Tzu (; Chinese: 孫子; Pinyin transliteration Sunzi) was a Chinese general, military strategist, writer and philosopher who lived in the Eastern Zhou period of ancient China. Sun Tzu is... moreMore Sun Tzu The Best Sun Tzu Quotes#10 of 12 What Historic Military Leader Would You Be Based On Your Zodiac? | 422,041917Polar Bear addedSun TzuDec. at 48 (543 BC-495 BC)Birthplace: QiSun Tzu (; Chinese: 孫子; Pinyin transliteration Sunzi) was a Chinese general, military strategist, writer and philosopher who lived in the Eastern Zhou period of ancient China. Sun Tzu is... moreMore Sun Tzu The Best Sun Tzu Quotes#10 of 12 What Historic Military Leader Would You Be Based On Your Zodiac? | ||||||||||
31 | Laozi | Henan, China | China | China | -603 | -530 | -6 | 73 | Philosophy | LaoziDec. at 73 (603 BC-530 BC)Birthplace: Henan, ChinaLaozi (UK: ; US: ; Chinese: 老子 Mandarin pronunciation: [làu̯.tsɨ]; literally "Old Master"), also rendered as Lao Tzu ( or ) and Lao-Tze (), was an ancient Chinese philosopher and writer. He is the... more | Dec. at 73 (603 BC-530 | 603 BC-530 | Dec. at 73 (603 BC-530 BC)Birthplace: Henan, ChinaLaozi (UK: ; US: ; Chinese: 老子 Mandarin pronunciation: [làu̯.tsɨ]; literally "Old Master"), also rendered as Lao Tzu ( or ) and Lao-Tze (), was an ancient Chinese philosopher and writer. He is the... more | 0 | LaoziDec. at 73 (603 BC-530 BC)Birthplace: Henan, ChinaLaozi (UK: ; US: ; Chinese: 老子 Mandarin pronunciation: [làu̯.tsɨ]; literally "Old Master"), also rendered as Lao Tzu ( or ) and Lao-Tze (), was an ancient Chinese philosopher and writer. He is the... more | 262292304sudeeshab addedLaoziDec. at 73 (603 BC-530 BC)Birthplace: Henan, ChinaLaozi (UK: ; US: ; Chinese: 老子 Mandarin pronunciation: [làu̯.tsɨ]; literally "Old Master"), also rendered as Lao Tzu ( or ) and Lao-Tze (), was an ancient Chinese philosopher and writer. He is the... more | ||||||||||
32 | Gabriel García Márquez | Aracataca, Colombia | Other | Colombia | 1927 | 2014 | 19 | 87 | Art | Gabriel García MárquezDec. at 87 (1927-2014)Birthplace: Aracataca, ColombiaGabriel José de la Concordia García Márquez (American Spanish: [ɡaˈβɾjel ɣaɾˈsi.a ˈmaɾkes] (listen); 6 March 1927 – 17 April 2014) was a Colombian novelist, short-story writer, screenwriter and... moreMore Gabriel García Márquez #12 of 306 The Best Novelists of All Time#27 of 106 The Best Historical Fiction Writers of All Time#41 of 60 Famous People with Long Names | Dec. at 87 (1927-2014) | 1927-2014) | Dec. at 87 (1927-2014)Birthplace: Aracataca, ColombiaGabriel José de la Concordia García Márquez (American Spanish: [ɡaˈβɾjel ɣaɾˈsi.a ˈmaɾkes] (listen); 6 March 1927 – 17 April 2014) was a Colombian novelist, short-story writer, screenwriter and... moreMore Gabriel García Márquez #12 of 306 The Best Novelists of All Time#27 of 106 The Best Historical Fiction Writers of All Time#41 of 60 Famous People with Long Names | 0 | Gabriel García MárquezDec. at 87 (1927-2014)Birthplace: Aracataca, ColombiaGabriel José de la Concordia García Márquez (American Spanish: [ɡaˈβɾjel ɣaɾˈsi.a ˈmaɾkes] (listen); 6 March 1927 – 17 April 2014) was a Colombian novelist, short-story writer, screenwriter and... moreMore Gabriel García Márquez #12 of 306 The Best Novelists of All Time#27 of 106 The Best Historical Fiction Writers of All Time#41 of 60 Famous People with Long Names | 2358978LorieGrefski addedGabriel García MárquezDec. at 87 (1927-2014)Birthplace: Aracataca, ColombiaGabriel José de la Concordia García Márquez (American Spanish: [ɡaˈβɾjel ɣaɾˈsi.a ˈmaɾkes] (listen); 6 March 1927 – 17 April 2014) was a Colombian novelist, short-story writer, screenwriter and... moreMore Gabriel García Márquez #12 of 306 The Best Novelists of All Time#27 of 106 The Best Historical Fiction Writers of All Time#41 of 60 Famous People with Long Names | ||||||||||
33 | Nikola Tesla | Smiljan, Croatia | Europe | Croatia | 1856 | 1943 | 18 | 87 | Science | Nikola TeslaDec. at 87 (1856-1943)Birthplace: Smiljan, CroatiaNikola Tesla was a Serbian American inventor, electrical engineer, mechanical engineer, physicist, and futurist best known for his contributions to the design of the modern alternating current... moreMore Nikola Tesla 12 Surprising Things Not Many People Know About Nikola Tesla#38 of 439 Famous Men You'd Want To Have A Beer With#10 of 25 Famous People From History You Had No Idea Were Foxy | Dec. at 87 (1856-1943) | 1856-1943) | Dec. at 87 (1856-1943)Birthplace: Smiljan, CroatiaNikola Tesla was a Serbian American inventor, electrical engineer, mechanical engineer, physicist, and futurist best known for his contributions to the design of the modern alternating current... moreMore Nikola Tesla 12 Surprising Things Not Many People Know About Nikola Tesla#38 of 439 Famous Men You'd Want To Have A Beer With#10 of 25 Famous People From History You Had No Idea Were Foxy | 0 | Nikola TeslaDec. at 87 (1856-1943)Birthplace: Smiljan, CroatiaNikola Tesla was a Serbian American inventor, electrical engineer, mechanical engineer, physicist, and futurist best known for his contributions to the design of the modern alternating current... moreMore Nikola Tesla 12 Surprising Things Not Many People Know About Nikola Tesla#38 of 439 Famous Men You'd Want To Have A Beer With#10 of 25 Famous People From History You Had No Idea Were Foxy | 515,7702,909Nikola TeslaDec. at 87 (1856-1943)Birthplace: Smiljan, CroatiaNikola Tesla was a Serbian American inventor, electrical engineer, mechanical engineer, physicist, and futurist best known for his contributions to the design of the modern alternating current... moreMore Nikola Tesla 12 Surprising Things Not Many People Know About Nikola Tesla#38 of 439 Famous Men You'd Want To Have A Beer With#10 of 25 Famous People From History You Had No Idea Were Foxy | ||||||||||
34 | Diocletian | Solin, Croatia, Croatia | Europe | Croatia | 244 | 313 | 2 | 69 | Leadership | DiocletianDec. at 69 (244-313)Birthplace: Solin, Croatia, CroatiaDiocletian (; Latin: Gaius Aurelius Valerius Diocletianus Augustus), born Diocles (22 December 244 – 3 December 311), was a Roman emperor from 284 to 305. Born to a family of low status in Dalmatia,... more | Dec. at 69 (244-313)Bi | 244-313)Bi | Dec. at 69 (244-313)Birthplace: Solin, Croatia, CroatiaDiocletian (; Latin: Gaius Aurelius Valerius Diocletianus Augustus), born Diocles (22 December 244 – 3 December 311), was a Roman emperor from 284 to 305. Born to a family of low status in Dalmatia,... more | 0 | DiocletianDec. at 69 (244-313)Birthplace: Solin, Croatia, CroatiaDiocletian (; Latin: Gaius Aurelius Valerius Diocletianus Augustus), born Diocles (22 December 244 – 3 December 311), was a Roman emperor from 284 to 305. Born to a family of low status in Dalmatia,... more | 4958383DiocletianDec. at 69 (244-313)Birthplace: Solin, Croatia, CroatiaDiocletian (; Latin: Gaius Aurelius Valerius Diocletianus Augustus), born Diocles (22 December 244 – 3 December 311), was a Roman emperor from 284 to 305. Born to a family of low status in Dalmatia,... more | ||||||||||
35 | Gregor Mendel | Hynčice, Czech Republic | Europe | Czech Republic | 1822 | 1884 | 18 | 62 | Science | Gregor MendelDec. at 62 (1822-1884)Birthplace: Hynčice, Czech RepublicGregor Johann Mendel (Czech: Řehoř Jan Mendel; 20 July 1822 – 6 January 1884) (English: ) was a scientist, Augustinian friar and abbot of St. Thomas' Abbey in Brno, Margraviate of Moravia. Mendel was... more | Dec. at 62 (1822-1884) | 1822-1884) | Dec. at 62 (1822-1884)Birthplace: Hynčice, Czech RepublicGregor Johann Mendel (Czech: Řehoř Jan Mendel; 20 July 1822 – 6 January 1884) (English: ) was a scientist, Augustinian friar and abbot of St. Thomas' Abbey in Brno, Margraviate of Moravia. Mendel was... more | 0 | Gregor MendelDec. at 62 (1822-1884)Birthplace: Hynčice, Czech RepublicGregor Johann Mendel (Czech: Řehoř Jan Mendel; 20 July 1822 – 6 January 1884) (English: ) was a scientist, Augustinian friar and abbot of St. Thomas' Abbey in Brno, Margraviate of Moravia. Mendel was... more | 561,6621,039Srinidhi S U addedGregor MendelDec. at 62 (1822-1884)Birthplace: Hynčice, Czech RepublicGregor Johann Mendel (Czech: Řehoř Jan Mendel; 20 July 1822 – 6 January 1884) (English: ) was a scientist, Augustinian friar and abbot of St. Thomas' Abbey in Brno, Margraviate of Moravia. Mendel was... more | ||||||||||
36 | Sigmund Freud | Příbor, Czech Republic | Europe | Czech Republic | 1856 | 1939 | 18 | 83 | Philosophy | Sigmund FreudDec. at 83 (1856-1939)Birthplace: Příbor, Czech RepublicSigmund Freud ( FROYD; German: [ˈziːkmʊnt ˈfʁɔʏt]; born Sigismund Schlomo Freud; 6 May 1856 – 23 September 1939) was an Austrian neurologist and the founder of psychoanalysis, a clinical method for... moreMore Sigmund Freud 11 Extremely Weird Things You Never Knew About Sigmund Freud#42 of 64 The Best Jewish Authors#13 of 28 The Coolest Celebrity Responses to Fan Letters | Dec. at 83 (1856-1939) | 1856-1939) | Dec. at 83 (1856-1939)Birthplace: Příbor, Czech RepublicSigmund Freud ( FROYD; German: [ˈziːkmʊnt ˈfʁɔʏt]; born Sigismund Schlomo Freud; 6 May 1856 – 23 September 1939) was an Austrian neurologist and the founder of psychoanalysis, a clinical method for... moreMore Sigmund Freud 11 Extremely Weird Things You Never Knew About Sigmund Freud#42 of 64 The Best Jewish Authors#13 of 28 The Coolest Celebrity Responses to Fan Letters | 0 | Sigmund FreudDec. at 83 (1856-1939)Birthplace: Příbor, Czech RepublicSigmund Freud ( FROYD; German: [ˈziːkmʊnt ˈfʁɔʏt]; born Sigismund Schlomo Freud; 6 May 1856 – 23 September 1939) was an Austrian neurologist and the founder of psychoanalysis, a clinical method for... moreMore Sigmund Freud 11 Extremely Weird Things You Never Knew About Sigmund Freud#42 of 64 The Best Jewish Authors#13 of 28 The Coolest Celebrity Responses to Fan Letters | 881,7221,721Sigmund FreudDec. at 83 (1856-1939)Birthplace: Příbor, Czech RepublicSigmund Freud ( FROYD; German: [ˈziːkmʊnt ˈfʁɔʏt]; born Sigismund Schlomo Freud; 6 May 1856 – 23 September 1939) was an Austrian neurologist and the founder of psychoanalysis, a clinical method for... moreMore Sigmund Freud 11 Extremely Weird Things You Never Knew About Sigmund Freud#42 of 64 The Best Jewish Authors#13 of 28 The Coolest Celebrity Responses to Fan Letters | ||||||||||
37 | Edmund Husserl | Prostějov, Czech Republic | Europe | Czech Republic | 1859 | 1938 | 18 | 79 | Philosophy | Edmund HusserlDec. at 79 (1859-1938)Birthplace: Prostějov, Czech RepublicEdmund Gustav Albrecht Husserl ( HUUSS-url, also US: HOO-surl, HUUSS-ər-əl, German: [ˈʔɛtmʊnt ˈhʊsɐl]; 8 April 1859 – 27 April 1938) was a German philosopher who established the school of... more | Dec. at 79 (1859-1938) | 1859-1938) | Dec. at 79 (1859-1938)Birthplace: Prostějov, Czech RepublicEdmund Gustav Albrecht Husserl ( HUUSS-url, also US: HOO-surl, HUUSS-ər-əl, German: [ˈʔɛtmʊnt ˈhʊsɐl]; 8 April 1859 – 27 April 1938) was a German philosopher who established the school of... more | 0 | Edmund HusserlDec. at 79 (1859-1938)Birthplace: Prostějov, Czech RepublicEdmund Gustav Albrecht Husserl ( HUUSS-url, also US: HOO-surl, HUUSS-ər-əl, German: [ˈʔɛtmʊnt ˈhʊsɐl]; 8 April 1859 – 27 April 1938) was a German philosopher who established the school of... more | 195156138Edmund HusserlDec. at 79 (1859-1938)Birthplace: Prostějov, Czech RepublicEdmund Gustav Albrecht Husserl ( HUUSS-url, also US: HOO-surl, HUUSS-ər-əl, German: [ˈʔɛtmʊnt ˈhʊsɐl]; 8 April 1859 – 27 April 1938) was a German philosopher who established the school of... more | ||||||||||
38 | Kurt Godel | Brno, Czech Republic | Europe | Czech Republic | 1906 | 1978 | 19 | 72 | Science | Kurt GödelDec. at 72 (1906-1978)Birthplace: Brno, Jihovýchod, Czech RepublicKurt Friedrich Gödel (; German: [ˈkʊɐ̯t ˈɡøːdl̩] (listen); April 28, 1906 – January 14, 1978) was an Austro-Hungarian-born Austrian, and later American, logician, mathematician, and philosopher.... more | Dec. at 72 (1906-1978) | 1906-1978) | Dec. at 72 (1906-1978)Birthplace: Brno, Jihovýchod, Czech RepublicKurt Friedrich Gödel (; German: [ˈkʊɐ̯t ˈɡøːdl̩] (listen); April 28, 1906 – January 14, 1978) was an Austro-Hungarian-born Austrian, and later American, logician, mathematician, and philosopher.... more | 0 | Kurt GödelDec. at 72 (1906-1978)Birthplace: Brno, Jihovýchod, Czech RepublicKurt Friedrich Gödel (; German: [ˈkʊɐ̯t ˈɡøːdl̩] (listen); April 28, 1906 – January 14, 1978) was an Austro-Hungarian-born Austrian, and later American, logician, mathematician, and philosopher.... more | 197177160BorkZorkOrc addedKurt GödelDec. at 72 (1906-1978)Birthplace: Brno, Jihovýchod, Czech RepublicKurt Friedrich Gödel (; German: [ˈkʊɐ̯t ˈɡøːdl̩] (listen); April 28, 1906 – January 14, 1978) was an Austro-Hungarian-born Austrian, and later American, logician, mathematician, and philosopher.... more | ||||||||||
39 | Antonín Dvořák | Nelahozeves, Czech Republic | Europe | Czech Republic | 1841 | 1904 | 18 | 63 | Art | Antonín DvořákDec. at 63 (1841-1904)Birthplace: Nelahozeves, Czech RepublicAntonín Leopold Dvořák ( d(ə-)VOR-zha(h)k, Czech: [ˈantoɲiːn ˈlɛopold ˈdvor̝aːk] (listen); 8 September 1841 – 1 May 1904) was a Czech composer, one of the first to achieve worldwide recognition.... moreMore Antonín Dvořák #152 of 1,891 The Greatest Musical Artists of All Time#28 of 368 The Best Classical Composers#242 of 525 Which Artist Would You Bring Back From The Dead To Write One More Song? | Dec. at 63 (1841-1904) | 1841-1904) | Dec. at 63 (1841-1904)Birthplace: Nelahozeves, Czech RepublicAntonín Leopold Dvořák ( d(ə-)VOR-zha(h)k, Czech: [ˈantoɲiːn ˈlɛopold ˈdvor̝aːk] (listen); 8 September 1841 – 1 May 1904) was a Czech composer, one of the first to achieve worldwide recognition.... moreMore Antonín Dvořák #152 of 1,891 The Greatest Musical Artists of All Time#28 of 368 The Best Classical Composers#242 of 525 Which Artist Would You Bring Back From The Dead To Write One More Song? | 0 | Antonín DvořákDec. at 63 (1841-1904)Birthplace: Nelahozeves, Czech RepublicAntonín Leopold Dvořák ( d(ə-)VOR-zha(h)k, Czech: [ˈantoɲiːn ˈlɛopold ˈdvor̝aːk] (listen); 8 September 1841 – 1 May 1904) was a Czech composer, one of the first to achieve worldwide recognition.... moreMore Antonín Dvořák #152 of 1,891 The Greatest Musical Artists of All Time#28 of 368 The Best Classical Composers#242 of 525 Which Artist Would You Bring Back From The Dead To Write One More Song? | 207233199Polar Bear addedAntonín DvořákDec. at 63 (1841-1904)Birthplace: Nelahozeves, Czech RepublicAntonín Leopold Dvořák ( d(ə-)VOR-zha(h)k, Czech: [ˈantoɲiːn ˈlɛopold ˈdvor̝aːk] (listen); 8 September 1841 – 1 May 1904) was a Czech composer, one of the first to achieve worldwide recognition.... moreMore Antonín Dvořák #152 of 1,891 The Greatest Musical Artists of All Time#28 of 368 The Best Classical Composers#242 of 525 Which Artist Would You Bring Back From The Dead To Write One More Song? | ||||||||||
40 | Ernst Mach | Brno, Jihovýchod, Czech Republic | Europe | Czech Republic | 1838 | 1916 | 18 | 78 | Philosophy | Ernst MachDec. at 78 (1838-1916)Birthplace: Brno, Jihovýchod, Czech RepublicErnst Waldfried Josef Wenzel Mach (; German: [ˈɛɐ̯nst max]; 18 February 1838 – 19 February 1916) was an Austrian physicist and philosopher, noted for his contributions to physics such as study of... more | Dec. at 78 (1838-1916) | 1838-1916) | Dec. at 78 (1838-1916)Birthplace: Brno, Jihovýchod, Czech RepublicErnst Waldfried Josef Wenzel Mach (; German: [ˈɛɐ̯nst max]; 18 February 1838 – 19 February 1916) was an Austrian physicist and philosopher, noted for his contributions to physics such as study of... more | 0 | Ernst MachDec. at 78 (1838-1916)Birthplace: Brno, Jihovýchod, Czech RepublicErnst Waldfried Josef Wenzel Mach (; German: [ˈɛɐ̯nst max]; 18 February 1838 – 19 February 1916) was an Austrian physicist and philosopher, noted for his contributions to physics such as study of... more | 311248274Ernst MachDec. at 78 (1838-1916)Birthplace: Brno, Jihovýchod, Czech RepublicErnst Waldfried Josef Wenzel Mach (; German: [ˈɛɐ̯nst max]; 18 February 1838 – 19 February 1916) was an Austrian physicist and philosopher, noted for his contributions to physics such as study of... more | ||||||||||
41 | Ernst Mach | Brno, Jihovýchod, Czech Republic | Europe | Czech Republic | 1838 | 1916 | 18 | 78 | Science | |||||||||||||||||
42 | Franz Kafka | Prague, Czech Republic | Europe | Czech Republic | 1883 | 1924 | 18 | 41 | Art | Franz KafkaDec. at 41 (1883-1924)Birthplace: Prague, Czech RepublicFranz Kafka (3 July 1883 – 3 June 1924) was a German-speaking Bohemian novelist and short-story writer, widely regarded as one of the major figures of 20th-century literature. His work, which fuses... moreMore Franz Kafka The Best Franz Kafka Short Stories#6 of 171 The Best Short Story Writers of All Time#22 of 306 The Best Novelists of All Time | Dec. at 41 (1883-1924) | 1883-1924) | Dec. at 41 (1883-1924)Birthplace: Prague, Czech RepublicFranz Kafka (3 July 1883 – 3 June 1924) was a German-speaking Bohemian novelist and short-story writer, widely regarded as one of the major figures of 20th-century literature. His work, which fuses... moreMore Franz Kafka The Best Franz Kafka Short Stories#6 of 171 The Best Short Story Writers of All Time#22 of 306 The Best Novelists of All Time | 0 | Franz KafkaDec. at 41 (1883-1924)Birthplace: Prague, Czech RepublicFranz Kafka (3 July 1883 – 3 June 1924) was a German-speaking Bohemian novelist and short-story writer, widely regarded as one of the major figures of 20th-century literature. His work, which fuses... moreMore Franz Kafka The Best Franz Kafka Short Stories#6 of 171 The Best Short Story Writers of All Time#22 of 306 The Best Novelists of All Time | 446439566Franz KafkaDec. at 41 (1883-1924)Birthplace: Prague, Czech RepublicFranz Kafka (3 July 1883 – 3 June 1924) was a German-speaking Bohemian novelist and short-story writer, widely regarded as one of the major figures of 20th-century literature. His work, which fuses... moreMore Franz Kafka The Best Franz Kafka Short Stories#6 of 171 The Best Short Story Writers of All Time#22 of 306 The Best Novelists of All Time | ||||||||||
43 | Franz Kafka | Prague, Czech Republic | Europe | Czech Republic | 1883 | 1924 | 18 | 41 | Philosophy | |||||||||||||||||
44 | Søren Kierkegaard | Copenhagen, Denmark | Europe | Denmark | 1813 | 1855 | 18 | 42 | Philosophy | Søren KierkegaardDec. at 42 (1813-1855)Birthplace: Copenhagen, DenmarkSøren Aabye Kierkegaard ( SORR-ən KEER-kə-gard, also US: -gor, Danish: [sɶːɐ̯n̩ ˈkʰiɐ̯kəkɒːˀ] (listen); 5 May 1813 – 11 November 1855) was a Danish philosopher, theologian, poet, social critic and... more | Dec. at 42 (1813-1855) | 1813-1855) | Dec. at 42 (1813-1855)Birthplace: Copenhagen, DenmarkSøren Aabye Kierkegaard ( SORR-ən KEER-kə-gard, also US: -gor, Danish: [sɶːɐ̯n̩ ˈkʰiɐ̯kəkɒːˀ] (listen); 5 May 1813 – 11 November 1855) was a Danish philosopher, theologian, poet, social critic and... more | 0 | Søren KierkegaardDec. at 42 (1813-1855)Birthplace: Copenhagen, DenmarkSøren Aabye Kierkegaard ( SORR-ən KEER-kə-gard, also US: -gor, Danish: [sɶːɐ̯n̩ ˈkʰiɐ̯kəkɒːˀ] (listen); 5 May 1813 – 11 November 1855) was a Danish philosopher, theologian, poet, social critic and... more | 1391,0771,041Polar Bear addedSøren KierkegaardDec. at 42 (1813-1855)Birthplace: Copenhagen, DenmarkSøren Aabye Kierkegaard ( SORR-ən KEER-kə-gard, also US: -gor, Danish: [sɶːɐ̯n̩ ˈkʰiɐ̯kəkɒːˀ] (listen); 5 May 1813 – 11 November 1855) was a Danish philosopher, theologian, poet, social critic and... more | ||||||||||
45 | Søren Kierkegaard | Copenhagen, Denmark | Europe | Denmark | 1813 | 1855 | 18 | 42 | Art | |||||||||||||||||
46 | Hans Christian Andersen | Odense, Denmark | Europe | Denmark | 1805 | 1875 | 18 | 70 | Art | Hans Christian AndersenDec. at 70 (1805-1875)Birthplace: Odense, DenmarkHans Christian Andersen (; Danish: [hæns kʁæstjæn ˈanɐsn̩] (listen); 2 April 1805 – 4 August 1875) was a Danish author. Although a prolific writer of plays, travelogues, novels, and poems, he is best... moreMore Hans Christian Andersen The Best Hans Christian Andersen Stories#22 of 1,172 The Best Writers of All Time#27 of 171 The Best Short Story Writers of All Time | Dec. at 70 (1805-1875) | 1805-1875) | Dec. at 70 (1805-1875)Birthplace: Odense, DenmarkHans Christian Andersen (; Danish: [hæns kʁæstjæn ˈanɐsn̩] (listen); 2 April 1805 – 4 August 1875) was a Danish author. Although a prolific writer of plays, travelogues, novels, and poems, he is best... moreMore Hans Christian Andersen The Best Hans Christian Andersen Stories#22 of 1,172 The Best Writers of All Time#27 of 171 The Best Short Story Writers of All Time | 0 | Hans Christian AndersenDec. at 70 (1805-1875)Birthplace: Odense, DenmarkHans Christian Andersen (; Danish: [hæns kʁæstjæn ˈanɐsn̩] (listen); 2 April 1805 – 4 August 1875) was a Danish author. Although a prolific writer of plays, travelogues, novels, and poems, he is best... moreMore Hans Christian Andersen The Best Hans Christian Andersen Stories#22 of 1,172 The Best Writers of All Time#27 of 171 The Best Short Story Writers of All Time | 252384428Ivan Dabrinov addedHans Christian AndersenDec. at 70 (1805-1875)Birthplace: Odense, DenmarkHans Christian Andersen (; Danish: [hæns kʁæstjæn ˈanɐsn̩] (listen); 2 April 1805 – 4 August 1875) was a Danish author. Although a prolific writer of plays, travelogues, novels, and poems, he is best... moreMore Hans Christian Andersen The Best Hans Christian Andersen Stories#22 of 1,172 The Best Writers of All Time#27 of 171 The Best Short Story Writers of All Time | ||||||||||
47 | Hypatia | Alexandria, Egypt | Other | Egypt | 1466 | 1536 | 14 | 70 | Science | HypatiaDec. at 65 (350-415)Birthplace: Alexandria, EgyptHypatia (born c. 350–370; died 415 AD) was a Hellenistic Neoplatonist philosopher, astronomer, and mathematician, who lived in Alexandria, Egypt, then part of the Eastern Roman Empire. She was a... moreMore #32 of 97 Historical Figures You Most Want to Bring Back from the Dead#1 of 13 People Who Were Actually Killed For Being 'Witches'#14 of 20 20 Amazing Women in STEM Fields | Dec. at 65 (350-415)Bi | 350-415)Bi | Dec. at 65 (350-415)Birthplace: Alexandria, EgyptHypatia (born c. 350–370; died 415 AD) was a Hellenistic Neoplatonist philosopher, astronomer, and mathematician, who lived in Alexandria, Egypt, then part of the Eastern Roman Empire. She was a... moreMore #32 of 97 Historical Figures You Most Want to Bring Back from the Dead#1 of 13 People Who Were Actually Killed For Being 'Witches'#14 of 20 20 Amazing Women in STEM Fields | 0 | HypatiaDec. at 65 (350-415)Birthplace: Alexandria, EgyptHypatia (born c. 350–370; died 415 AD) was a Hellenistic Neoplatonist philosopher, astronomer, and mathematician, who lived in Alexandria, Egypt, then part of the Eastern Roman Empire. She was a... moreMore #32 of 97 Historical Figures You Most Want to Bring Back from the Dead#1 of 13 People Who Were Actually Killed For Being 'Witches'#14 of 20 20 Amazing Women in STEM Fields | 164685673HypatiaDec. at 65 (350-415)Birthplace: Alexandria, EgyptHypatia (born c. 350–370; died 415 AD) was a Hellenistic Neoplatonist philosopher, astronomer, and mathematician, who lived in Alexandria, Egypt, then part of the Eastern Roman Empire. She was a... moreMore #32 of 97 Historical Figures You Most Want to Bring Back from the Dead#1 of 13 People Who Were Actually Killed For Being 'Witches'#14 of 20 20 Amazing Women in STEM Fields | ||||||||||
48 | Jean Sibelius | Hämeenlinna, Finland | Europe | Finland | 1865 | 1957 | 18 | 92 | Art | Jean SibeliusDec. at 92 (1865-1957)Birthplace: Hämeenlinna, FinlandJean Sibelius (; Swedish pronunciation ), born Johan Julius Christian Sibelius (8 December 1865 – 20 September 1957), was a Finnish composer and violinist of the late Romantic and early-modern... moreMore Jean Sibelius #232 of 816 These Poetic Geniuses Wrote Your Favorite Songs of All Time#12 of 67 The Greatest Romantic Era Composers#6 of 32 The Best Incidental Music Composers | Dec. at 92 (1865-1957) | 1865-1957) | Dec. at 92 (1865-1957)Birthplace: Hämeenlinna, FinlandJean Sibelius (; Swedish pronunciation ), born Johan Julius Christian Sibelius (8 December 1865 – 20 September 1957), was a Finnish composer and violinist of the late Romantic and early-modern... moreMore Jean Sibelius #232 of 816 These Poetic Geniuses Wrote Your Favorite Songs of All Time#12 of 67 The Greatest Romantic Era Composers#6 of 32 The Best Incidental Music Composers | 0 | Jean SibeliusDec. at 92 (1865-1957)Birthplace: Hämeenlinna, FinlandJean Sibelius (; Swedish pronunciation ), born Johan Julius Christian Sibelius (8 December 1865 – 20 September 1957), was a Finnish composer and violinist of the late Romantic and early-modern... moreMore Jean Sibelius #232 of 816 These Poetic Geniuses Wrote Your Favorite Songs of All Time#12 of 67 The Greatest Romantic Era Composers#6 of 32 The Best Incidental Music Composers | 228224217Ivan Dabrinov addedJean SibeliusDec. at 92 (1865-1957)Birthplace: Hämeenlinna, FinlandJean Sibelius (; Swedish pronunciation ), born Johan Julius Christian Sibelius (8 December 1865 – 20 September 1957), was a Finnish composer and violinist of the late Romantic and early-modern... moreMore Jean Sibelius #232 of 816 These Poetic Geniuses Wrote Your Favorite Songs of All Time#12 of 67 The Greatest Romantic Era Composers#6 of 32 The Best Incidental Music Composers | ||||||||||
49 | René Descartes | Descartes, Indre-et-Loire, France | Europe | France | 1596 | 1650 | 15 | 54 | y | Philosophy | René DescartesDec. at 54 (1596-1650)Birthplace: Descartes, Indre-et-Loire, FranceRené Descartes ( day-KART, also UK: DAY-kart, French: [ʁəne dekaʁt] (listen); Latinized: Renatus Cartesius; adjectival form: Cartesian ; 31 March 1596 – 11 February 1650) was a French philosopher,... more | Dec. at 54 (1596-1650) | 1596-1650) | Dec. at 54 (1596-1650)Birthplace: Descartes, Indre-et-Loire, FranceRené Descartes ( day-KART, also UK: DAY-kart, French: [ʁəne dekaʁt] (listen); Latinized: Renatus Cartesius; adjectival form: Cartesian ; 31 March 1596 – 11 February 1650) was a French philosopher,... more | 0 | René DescartesDec. at 54 (1596-1650)Birthplace: Descartes, Indre-et-Loire, FranceRené Descartes ( day-KART, also UK: DAY-kart, French: [ʁəne dekaʁt] (listen); Latinized: Renatus Cartesius; adjectival form: Cartesian ; 31 March 1596 – 11 February 1650) was a French philosopher,... more | 262,5111,047René DescartesDec. at 54 (1596-1650)Birthplace: Descartes, Indre-et-Loire, FranceRené Descartes ( day-KART, also UK: DAY-kart, French: [ʁəne dekaʁt] (listen); Latinized: Renatus Cartesius; adjectival form: Cartesian ; 31 March 1596 – 11 February 1650) was a French philosopher,... more | |||||||||
50 | Blaise Pascal | Clermont-Ferrand, France | Europe | France | 1623 | 1662 | 16 | 39 | y | Science | Blaise PascalDec. at 39 (1623-1662)Birthplace: Clermont-Ferrand, FranceBlaise Pascal ( pa-SKAL, also UK: -SKAHL, PASK-əl, -al, US: pah-SKAHL, French: [blɛz paskal]; 19 June 1623 – 19 August 1662) was a French mathematician, physicist, inventor, writer and Catholic... moreMore Blaise Pascal #14 of 108 The Best Catholic Authors#6 of 19 Historical Figures Who Were Accomplishing Feats Of Greatness A Lot Younger Than You Thought | Dec. at 39 (1623-1662) | 1623-1662) | Dec. at 39 (1623-1662)Birthplace: Clermont-Ferrand, FranceBlaise Pascal ( pa-SKAL, also UK: -SKAHL, PASK-əl, -al, US: pah-SKAHL, French: [blɛz paskal]; 19 June 1623 – 19 August 1662) was a French mathematician, physicist, inventor, writer and Catholic... moreMore Blaise Pascal #14 of 108 The Best Catholic Authors#6 of 19 Historical Figures Who Were Accomplishing Feats Of Greatness A Lot Younger Than You Thought | 0 | Blaise PascalDec. at 39 (1623-1662)Birthplace: Clermont-Ferrand, FranceBlaise Pascal ( pa-SKAL, also UK: -SKAHL, PASK-əl, -al, US: pah-SKAHL, French: [blɛz paskal]; 19 June 1623 – 19 August 1662) was a French mathematician, physicist, inventor, writer and Catholic... moreMore Blaise Pascal #14 of 108 The Best Catholic Authors#6 of 19 Historical Figures Who Were Accomplishing Feats Of Greatness A Lot Younger Than You Thought | 281,896722Blaise PascalDec. at 39 (1623-1662)Birthplace: Clermont-Ferrand, FranceBlaise Pascal ( pa-SKAL, also UK: -SKAHL, PASK-əl, -al, US: pah-SKAHL, French: [blɛz paskal]; 19 June 1623 – 19 August 1662) was a French mathematician, physicist, inventor, writer and Catholic... moreMore Blaise Pascal #14 of 108 The Best Catholic Authors#6 of 19 Historical Figures Who Were Accomplishing Feats Of Greatness A Lot Younger Than You Thought | |||||||||
51 | Voltaire | Paris, France | Europe | France | 1694 | 1778 | 16 | 84 | Art | VoltaireDec. at 84 (1694-1778)Birthplace: Paris, FranceFrançois-Marie Arouet (French: [fʁɑ̃swa maʁi aʁwɛ]; 21 November 1694 – 30 May 1778), known by his nom de plume Voltaire (; also US: , French: [vɔltɛːʁ]), was a French Enlightenment writer, historian,... moreMore Voltaire The Best Voltaire Quotes#53 of 306 The Best Novelists of All Time#16 of 36 The Worst Wax Figures at Madame Tussauds | Dec. at 84 (1694-1778) | 1694-1778) | Dec. at 84 (1694-1778)Birthplace: Paris, FranceFrançois-Marie Arouet (French: [fʁɑ̃swa maʁi aʁwɛ]; 21 November 1694 – 30 May 1778), known by his nom de plume Voltaire (; also US: , French: [vɔltɛːʁ]), was a French Enlightenment writer, historian,... moreMore Voltaire The Best Voltaire Quotes#53 of 306 The Best Novelists of All Time#16 of 36 The Worst Wax Figures at Madame Tussauds | 0 | VoltaireDec. at 84 (1694-1778)Birthplace: Paris, FranceFrançois-Marie Arouet (French: [fʁɑ̃swa maʁi aʁwɛ]; 21 November 1694 – 30 May 1778), known by his nom de plume Voltaire (; also US: , French: [vɔltɛːʁ]), was a French Enlightenment writer, historian,... moreMore Voltaire The Best Voltaire Quotes#53 of 306 The Best Novelists of All Time#16 of 36 The Worst Wax Figures at Madame Tussauds | 512,2391,339VoltaireDec. at 84 (1694-1778)Birthplace: Paris, FranceFrançois-Marie Arouet (French: [fʁɑ̃swa maʁi aʁwɛ]; 21 November 1694 – 30 May 1778), known by his nom de plume Voltaire (; also US: , French: [vɔltɛːʁ]), was a French Enlightenment writer, historian,... moreMore Voltaire The Best Voltaire Quotes#53 of 306 The Best Novelists of All Time#16 of 36 The Worst Wax Figures at Madame Tussauds | ||||||||||
52 | Claude Monet | Paris, France | Europe | France | 1840 | 1926 | 18 | 86 | Art | Claude MonetDec. at 86 (1840-1926)Birthplace: Paris, FranceOscar-Claude Monet (; French: [klod mɔnɛ]; 14 November 1840 – 5 December 1926) was a French painter, a founder of French Impressionist painting and the most consistent and prolific practitioner of... moreMore Claude Monet Claude Monet's Greatest Works Of Art#21 of 22 Weird Personal Quirks of Historical Artists#7 of 31 The Greatest Painters Of All Time | Dec. at 86 (1840-1926) | 1840-1926) | Dec. at 86 (1840-1926)Birthplace: Paris, FranceOscar-Claude Monet (; French: [klod mɔnɛ]; 14 November 1840 – 5 December 1926) was a French painter, a founder of French Impressionist painting and the most consistent and prolific practitioner of... moreMore Claude Monet Claude Monet's Greatest Works Of Art#21 of 22 Weird Personal Quirks of Historical Artists#7 of 31 The Greatest Painters Of All Time | 0 | Claude MonetDec. at 86 (1840-1926)Birthplace: Paris, FranceOscar-Claude Monet (; French: [klod mɔnɛ]; 14 November 1840 – 5 December 1926) was a French painter, a founder of French Impressionist painting and the most consistent and prolific practitioner of... moreMore Claude Monet Claude Monet's Greatest Works Of Art#21 of 22 Weird Personal Quirks of Historical Artists#7 of 31 The Greatest Painters Of All Time | 84636591Claude MonetDec. at 86 (1840-1926)Birthplace: Paris, FranceOscar-Claude Monet (; French: [klod mɔnɛ]; 14 November 1840 – 5 December 1926) was a French painter, a founder of French Impressionist painting and the most consistent and prolific practitioner of... moreMore Claude Monet Claude Monet's Greatest Works Of Art#21 of 22 Weird Personal Quirks of Historical Artists#7 of 31 The Greatest Painters Of All Time | ||||||||||
53 | Napoleon Bonaparte | Ajaccio, France | Europe | France | 1769 | 1821 | 17 | 52 | Leadership | Napoleon BonaparteDec. at 52 (1769-1821)Birthplace: Ajaccio, FranceNapoleon Bonaparte (, French: [napɔleɔ̃ bɔnɑpaʁt]; Italian: Napoleone di Buonaparte, pronounced [napoleˈone di bwɔnaˈparte]; 15 August 1769 – 5 May 1821) was a French statesman and military leader of... moreMore Napoleon Bonaparte Why Did Napoleon Lose The Battle Of Waterloo?#515 of 753 People We Wish Were Still Alive#36 of 2,753 The Most Influential People of All Time | Dec. at 52 (1769-1821) | 1769-1821) | Dec. at 52 (1769-1821)Birthplace: Ajaccio, FranceNapoleon Bonaparte (, French: [napɔleɔ̃ bɔnɑpaʁt]; Italian: Napoleone di Buonaparte, pronounced [napoleˈone di bwɔnaˈparte]; 15 August 1769 – 5 May 1821) was a French statesman and military leader of... moreMore Napoleon Bonaparte Why Did Napoleon Lose The Battle Of Waterloo?#515 of 753 People We Wish Were Still Alive#36 of 2,753 The Most Influential People of All Time | 0 | Napoleon BonaparteDec. at 52 (1769-1821)Birthplace: Ajaccio, FranceNapoleon Bonaparte (, French: [napɔleɔ̃ bɔnɑpaʁt]; Italian: Napoleone di Buonaparte, pronounced [napoleˈone di bwɔnaˈparte]; 15 August 1769 – 5 May 1821) was a French statesman and military leader of... moreMore Napoleon Bonaparte Why Did Napoleon Lose The Battle Of Waterloo?#515 of 753 People We Wish Were Still Alive#36 of 2,753 The Most Influential People of All Time | 86562547Napoleon BonaparteDec. at 52 (1769-1821)Birthplace: Ajaccio, FranceNapoleon Bonaparte (, French: [napɔleɔ̃ bɔnɑpaʁt]; Italian: Napoleone di Buonaparte, pronounced [napoleˈone di bwɔnaˈparte]; 15 August 1769 – 5 May 1821) was a French statesman and military leader of... moreMore Napoleon Bonaparte Why Did Napoleon Lose The Battle Of Waterloo?#515 of 753 People We Wish Were Still Alive#36 of 2,753 The Most Influential People of All Time | ||||||||||
54 | Antoine Lavoisier | Paris, France | Europe | France | 1743 | 1794 | 17 | 51 | Science | Antoine LavoisierDec. at 51 (1743-1794)Birthplace: Paris, FranceAntoine-Laurent de Lavoisier (UK: lav-WUZ-ee-ay, US: lə-VWAH-zee-ay, French: [ɑ̃twan lɔʁɑ̃ də lavwazje]; 26 August 1743 – 8 May 1794), also Antoine Lavoisier after the French Revolution, was a... more | Dec. at 51 (1743-1794) | 1743-1794) | Dec. at 51 (1743-1794)Birthplace: Paris, FranceAntoine-Laurent de Lavoisier (UK: lav-WUZ-ee-ay, US: lə-VWAH-zee-ay, French: [ɑ̃twan lɔʁɑ̃ də lavwazje]; 26 August 1743 – 8 May 1794), also Antoine Lavoisier after the French Revolution, was a... more | 0 | Antoine LavoisierDec. at 51 (1743-1794)Birthplace: Paris, FranceAntoine-Laurent de Lavoisier (UK: lav-WUZ-ee-ay, US: lə-VWAH-zee-ay, French: [ɑ̃twan lɔʁɑ̃ də lavwazje]; 26 August 1743 – 8 May 1794), also Antoine Lavoisier after the French Revolution, was a... more | 10314082Antoine LavoisierDec. at 51 (1743-1794)Birthplace: Paris, FranceAntoine-Laurent de Lavoisier (UK: lav-WUZ-ee-ay, US: lə-VWAH-zee-ay, French: [ɑ̃twan lɔʁɑ̃ də lavwazje]; 26 August 1743 – 8 May 1794), also Antoine Lavoisier after the French Revolution, was a... more | ||||||||||
55 | Johannes Tauler | Strasbourg, France | Europe | France | 1300 | 1361 | 13 | 61 | Philosophy | Johannes TaulerDec. at 61 (1300-1361)Birthplace: Strasbourg, FranceJohannes Tauler OP (c. 1300 – 16 June 1361) was a German mystic, a Catholic preacher and a theologian. A disciple of Meister Eckhart, he belonged to the Dominican order. Tauler was known as one of... more | Dec. at 61 (1300-1361) | 1300-1361) | Dec. at 61 (1300-1361)Birthplace: Strasbourg, FranceJohannes Tauler OP (c. 1300 – 16 June 1361) was a German mystic, a Catholic preacher and a theologian. A disciple of Meister Eckhart, he belonged to the Dominican order. Tauler was known as one of... more | 0 | Johannes TaulerDec. at 61 (1300-1361)Birthplace: Strasbourg, FranceJohannes Tauler OP (c. 1300 – 16 June 1361) was a German mystic, a Catholic preacher and a theologian. A disciple of Meister Eckhart, he belonged to the Dominican order. Tauler was known as one of... more | 105770730Jesus is coming soon addedJohannes TaulerDec. at 61 (1300-1361)Birthplace: Strasbourg, FranceJohannes Tauler OP (c. 1300 – 16 June 1361) was a German mystic, a Catholic preacher and a theologian. A disciple of Meister Eckhart, he belonged to the Dominican order. Tauler was known as one of... more | ||||||||||
56 | Victor Hugo | Besançon, France | Europe | France | 1802 | 1885 | 18 | 83 | Art | Victor HugoDec. at 83 (1802-1885)Birthplace: Besançon, FranceVictor Marie Hugo (French: [viktɔʁ maʁi yɡo] (listen); 26 February 1802 – 22 May 1885) was a French poet, novelist, and dramatist of the Romantic movement. Hugo is considered to be one of the... moreMore Victor Hugo The Best Victor Hugo Quotes#11 of 306 The Best Novelists of All Time#324 of 439 Famous Men You'd Want To Have A Beer With | Dec. at 83 (1802-1885) | 1802-1885) | Dec. at 83 (1802-1885)Birthplace: Besançon, FranceVictor Marie Hugo (French: [viktɔʁ maʁi yɡo] (listen); 26 February 1802 – 22 May 1885) was a French poet, novelist, and dramatist of the Romantic movement. Hugo is considered to be one of the... moreMore Victor Hugo The Best Victor Hugo Quotes#11 of 306 The Best Novelists of All Time#324 of 439 Famous Men You'd Want To Have A Beer With | 0 | Victor HugoDec. at 83 (1802-1885)Birthplace: Besançon, FranceVictor Marie Hugo (French: [viktɔʁ maʁi yɡo] (listen); 26 February 1802 – 22 May 1885) was a French poet, novelist, and dramatist of the Romantic movement. Hugo is considered to be one of the... moreMore Victor Hugo The Best Victor Hugo Quotes#11 of 306 The Best Novelists of All Time#324 of 439 Famous Men You'd Want To Have A Beer With | 113166129LahiruDayananda addedVictor HugoDec. at 83 (1802-1885)Birthplace: Besançon, FranceVictor Marie Hugo (French: [viktɔʁ maʁi yɡo] (listen); 26 February 1802 – 22 May 1885) was a French poet, novelist, and dramatist of the Romantic movement. Hugo is considered to be one of the... moreMore Victor Hugo The Best Victor Hugo Quotes#11 of 306 The Best Novelists of All Time#324 of 439 Famous Men You'd Want To Have A Beer With | ||||||||||
57 | Louis Pasteur | Dole, France | Europe | France | 1822 | 1895 | 18 | 73 | Science | Louis PasteurDec. at 73 (1822-1895)Birthplace: Dole, FranceLouis Pasteur (, French: [lwi pastœʁ]; December 27, 1822 – September 28, 1895) was a French biologist, microbiologist and chemist renowned for his discoveries of the principles of vaccination,... moreMore Louis Pasteur #4 of 87 People Who Made The World A Better Place#71 of 80 80 Famous People with ADHD | Dec. at 73 (1822-1895) | 1822-1895) | Dec. at 73 (1822-1895)Birthplace: Dole, FranceLouis Pasteur (, French: [lwi pastœʁ]; December 27, 1822 – September 28, 1895) was a French biologist, microbiologist and chemist renowned for his discoveries of the principles of vaccination,... moreMore Louis Pasteur #4 of 87 People Who Made The World A Better Place#71 of 80 80 Famous People with ADHD | 0 | Louis PasteurDec. at 73 (1822-1895)Birthplace: Dole, FranceLouis Pasteur (, French: [lwi pastœʁ]; December 27, 1822 – September 28, 1895) was a French biologist, microbiologist and chemist renowned for his discoveries of the principles of vaccination,... moreMore Louis Pasteur #4 of 87 People Who Made The World A Better Place#71 of 80 80 Famous People with ADHD | 1281,8361,800Louis PasteurDec. at 73 (1822-1895)Birthplace: Dole, FranceLouis Pasteur (, French: [lwi pastœʁ]; December 27, 1822 – September 28, 1895) was a French biologist, microbiologist and chemist renowned for his discoveries of the principles of vaccination,... moreMore Louis Pasteur #4 of 87 People Who Made The World A Better Place#71 of 80 80 Famous People with ADHD | ||||||||||
58 | Jules Verne | Nantes, France | Europe | France | 1828 | 1905 | 18 | 77 | Art | Jules VerneDec. at 77 (1828-1905)Birthplace: Nantes, FranceJules Gabriel Verne (; French: [ʒyl vɛʁn]; 8 February 1828 – 24 March 1905) was a French novelist, poet, and playwright. Verne's collaboration with the publisher Pierre-Jules Hetzel led to the... moreMore Jules Verne The Best Jules Verne Books of All Time#4 of 208 The Best Science-Fiction Authors#10 of 129 The Best French Authors | Dec. at 77 (1828-1905) | 1828-1905) | Dec. at 77 (1828-1905)Birthplace: Nantes, FranceJules Gabriel Verne (; French: [ʒyl vɛʁn]; 8 February 1828 – 24 March 1905) was a French novelist, poet, and playwright. Verne's collaboration with the publisher Pierre-Jules Hetzel led to the... moreMore Jules Verne The Best Jules Verne Books of All Time#4 of 208 The Best Science-Fiction Authors#10 of 129 The Best French Authors | 0 | Jules VerneDec. at 77 (1828-1905)Birthplace: Nantes, FranceJules Gabriel Verne (; French: [ʒyl vɛʁn]; 8 February 1828 – 24 March 1905) was a French novelist, poet, and playwright. Verne's collaboration with the publisher Pierre-Jules Hetzel led to the... moreMore Jules Verne The Best Jules Verne Books of All Time#4 of 208 The Best Science-Fiction Authors#10 of 129 The Best French Authors | 141998957Jules VerneDec. at 77 (1828-1905)Birthplace: Nantes, FranceJules Gabriel Verne (; French: [ʒyl vɛʁn]; 8 February 1828 – 24 March 1905) was a French novelist, poet, and playwright. Verne's collaboration with the publisher Pierre-Jules Hetzel led to the... moreMore Jules Verne The Best Jules Verne Books of All Time#4 of 208 The Best Science-Fiction Authors#10 of 129 The Best French Authors | ||||||||||
59 | Arthur de Gobineau | Ville-d'Avray, France | Europe | France | 1816 | 1882 | 18 | 66 | Philosophy | Arthur de GobineauDec. at 66 (1816-1882)Birthplace: Ville-d'Avray, FranceJoseph Arthur de Gobineau (14 July 1816 – 13 October 1882) was a French aristocrat who is best known today for helping to legitimise racism by use of scientific racist theory and "racial demography"... more | Dec. at 66 (1816-1882) | 1816-1882) | Dec. at 66 (1816-1882)Birthplace: Ville-d'Avray, FranceJoseph Arthur de Gobineau (14 July 1816 – 13 October 1882) was a French aristocrat who is best known today for helping to legitimise racism by use of scientific racist theory and "racial demography"... more | 0 | Arthur de GobineauDec. at 66 (1816-1882)Birthplace: Ville-d'Avray, FranceJoseph Arthur de Gobineau (14 July 1816 – 13 October 1882) was a French aristocrat who is best known today for helping to legitimise racism by use of scientific racist theory and "racial demography"... more | 180252104PARUM INTER PARES addedArthur de GobineauDec. at 66 (1816-1882)Birthplace: Ville-d'Avray, FranceJoseph Arthur de Gobineau (14 July 1816 – 13 October 1882) was a French aristocrat who is best known today for helping to legitimise racism by use of scientific racist theory and "racial demography"... more | ||||||||||
60 | Marquis de Sade | Paris, France | Europe | France | 1740 | 1814 | 17 | 74 | Philosophy | Marquis de SadeDec. at 74 (1740-1814)Birthplace: Paris, FranceMore #753 of 753 People We Wish Were Still Alive#34 of 75 The Best Erotic Fiction Writers#1 of 10 The Most Historically Important Perverts Of All Time | Dec. at 74 (1740-1814) | 1740-1814) | Dec. at 74 (1740-1814)Birthplace: Paris, FranceMore #753 of 753 People We Wish Were Still Alive#34 of 75 The Best Erotic Fiction Writers#1 of 10 The Most Historically Important Perverts Of All Time | 0 | Marquis de SadeDec. at 74 (1740-1814)Birthplace: Paris, FranceMore #753 of 753 People We Wish Were Still Alive#34 of 75 The Best Erotic Fiction Writers#1 of 10 The Most Historically Important Perverts Of All Time | 1859458AmatoAssagaf addedMarquis de SadeDec. at 74 (1740-1814)Birthplace: Paris, FranceMore #753 of 753 People We Wish Were Still Alive#34 of 75 The Best Erotic Fiction Writers#1 of 10 The Most Historically Important Perverts Of All Time | ||||||||||
61 | Charles Baudelaire | Paris, France | Europe | France | 1821 | 1867 | 18 | 46 | Art | Charles BaudelaireDec. at 46 (1821-1867)Birthplace: Paris, FranceCharles Pierre Baudelaire (UK: , US: ; French: [ʃaʁl bodlɛʁ] (listen); 9 April 1821 – 31 August 1867) was a French poet who also produced notable work as an essayist, art critic, and pioneering... moreMore Charles Baudelaire #1 of 69 The Best French Language Poets of All Time#17 of 44 The Best Romantic Era Poets | Dec. at 46 (1821-1867) | 1821-1867) | Dec. at 46 (1821-1867)Birthplace: Paris, FranceCharles Pierre Baudelaire (UK: , US: ; French: [ʃaʁl bodlɛʁ] (listen); 9 April 1821 – 31 August 1867) was a French poet who also produced notable work as an essayist, art critic, and pioneering... moreMore Charles Baudelaire #1 of 69 The Best French Language Poets of All Time#17 of 44 The Best Romantic Era Poets | 0 | Charles BaudelaireDec. at 46 (1821-1867)Birthplace: Paris, FranceCharles Pierre Baudelaire (UK: , US: ; French: [ʃaʁl bodlɛʁ] (listen); 9 April 1821 – 31 August 1867) was a French poet who also produced notable work as an essayist, art critic, and pioneering... moreMore Charles Baudelaire #1 of 69 The Best French Language Poets of All Time#17 of 44 The Best Romantic Era Poets | 193148121Charles BaudelaireDec. at 46 (1821-1867)Birthplace: Paris, FranceCharles Pierre Baudelaire (UK: , US: ; French: [ʃaʁl bodlɛʁ] (listen); 9 April 1821 – 31 August 1867) was a French poet who also produced notable work as an essayist, art critic, and pioneering... moreMore Charles Baudelaire #1 of 69 The Best French Language Poets of All Time#17 of 44 The Best Romantic Era Poets | ||||||||||
62 | Jean-Baptiste Lamarck | Bazentin, France | Europe | France | 1744 | 1829 | 17 | 85 | Science | Jean-Baptiste LamarckDec. at 85 (1744-1829)Birthplace: Bazentin, FranceJean-Baptiste Pierre Antoine de Monet, chevalier de Lamarck (1 August 1744 – 18 December 1829), often known simply as Lamarck (; French: [ʒɑ̃batist lamaʁk]), was a French naturalist. He was a... more | Dec. at 85 (1744-1829) | 1744-1829) | Dec. at 85 (1744-1829)Birthplace: Bazentin, FranceJean-Baptiste Pierre Antoine de Monet, chevalier de Lamarck (1 August 1744 – 18 December 1829), often known simply as Lamarck (; French: [ʒɑ̃batist lamaʁk]), was a French naturalist. He was a... more | 0 | Jean-Baptiste LamarckDec. at 85 (1744-1829)Birthplace: Bazentin, FranceJean-Baptiste Pierre Antoine de Monet, chevalier de Lamarck (1 August 1744 – 18 December 1829), often known simply as Lamarck (; French: [ʒɑ̃batist lamaʁk]), was a French naturalist. He was a... more | 194187172Jean-Baptiste LamarckDec. at 85 (1744-1829)Birthplace: Bazentin, FranceJean-Baptiste Pierre Antoine de Monet, chevalier de Lamarck (1 August 1744 – 18 December 1829), often known simply as Lamarck (; French: [ʒɑ̃batist lamaʁk]), was a French naturalist. He was a... more | ||||||||||
63 | Augustin-Louis Cauchy | Paris, France | Europe | France | 1789 | 1857 | 17 | 68 | Science | Augustin-Louis CauchyDec. at 68 (1789-1857)Birthplace: Paris, FranceBaron Augustin-Louis Cauchy (; French: [oɡystɛ̃ lwi koʃi]; 21 August 1789 – 23 May 1857) was a French mathematician, engineer, and physicist who made pioneering contributions to several branches of... more | Dec. at 68 (1789-1857) | 1789-1857) | Dec. at 68 (1789-1857)Birthplace: Paris, FranceBaron Augustin-Louis Cauchy (; French: [oɡystɛ̃ lwi koʃi]; 21 August 1789 – 23 May 1857) was a French mathematician, engineer, and physicist who made pioneering contributions to several branches of... more | 0 | Augustin-Louis CauchyDec. at 68 (1789-1857)Birthplace: Paris, FranceBaron Augustin-Louis Cauchy (; French: [oɡystɛ̃ lwi koʃi]; 21 August 1789 – 23 May 1857) was a French mathematician, engineer, and physicist who made pioneering contributions to several branches of... more | 200275261Augustin-Louis CauchyDec. at 68 (1789-1857)Birthplace: Paris, FranceBaron Augustin-Louis Cauchy (; French: [oɡystɛ̃ lwi koʃi]; 21 August 1789 – 23 May 1857) was a French mathematician, engineer, and physicist who made pioneering contributions to several branches of... more | ||||||||||
64 | Honore de Balzac | Tours, France | Europe | France | 1799 | 1850 | 17 | 51 | Art | Honoré de BalzacDec. at 51 (1799-1850)Birthplace: Tours, FranceHonoré de Balzac ( BAL-zak, more commonly US: BAWL-, French: [ɔnɔʁe d(ə) balzak]; born Honoré Balzac; 20 May 1799 – 18 August 1850) was a French novelist and playwright. The novel sequence La... moreMore #79 of 171 The Best Short Story Writers of All Time#77 of 250 The Best Gay Authors#330 of 2,753 The Most Influential People of All Time | Dec. at 51 (1799-1850) | 1799-1850) | Dec. at 51 (1799-1850)Birthplace: Tours, FranceHonoré de Balzac ( BAL-zak, more commonly US: BAWL-, French: [ɔnɔʁe d(ə) balzak]; born Honoré Balzac; 20 May 1799 – 18 August 1850) was a French novelist and playwright. The novel sequence La... moreMore #79 of 171 The Best Short Story Writers of All Time#77 of 250 The Best Gay Authors#330 of 2,753 The Most Influential People of All Time | 0 | Honoré de BalzacDec. at 51 (1799-1850)Birthplace: Tours, FranceHonoré de Balzac ( BAL-zak, more commonly US: BAWL-, French: [ɔnɔʁe d(ə) balzak]; born Honoré Balzac; 20 May 1799 – 18 August 1850) was a French novelist and playwright. The novel sequence La... moreMore #79 of 171 The Best Short Story Writers of All Time#77 of 250 The Best Gay Authors#330 of 2,753 The Most Influential People of All Time | 203167149Polar Bear addedHonoré de BalzacDec. at 51 (1799-1850)Birthplace: Tours, FranceHonoré de Balzac ( BAL-zak, more commonly US: BAWL-, French: [ɔnɔʁe d(ə) balzak]; born Honoré Balzac; 20 May 1799 – 18 August 1850) was a French novelist and playwright. The novel sequence La... moreMore #79 of 171 The Best Short Story Writers of All Time#77 of 250 The Best Gay Authors#330 of 2,753 The Most Influential People of All Time | ||||||||||
65 | Évariste Galois | Bourg-la-Reine, France | Europe | France | 1811 | 1832 | 18 | 21 | Science | Évariste GaloisDec. at 21 (1811-1832)Birthplace: Bourg-la-Reine, FranceÉvariste Galois (; French: [evaʁist ɡalwa]; 25 October 1811 – 31 May 1832) was a French mathematician and political activist. While still in his teens, he was able to determine a necessary and... more | Dec. at 21 (1811-1832) | 1811-1832) | Dec. at 21 (1811-1832)Birthplace: Bourg-la-Reine, FranceÉvariste Galois (; French: [evaʁist ɡalwa]; 25 October 1811 – 31 May 1832) was a French mathematician and political activist. While still in his teens, he was able to determine a necessary and... more | 0 | Évariste GaloisDec. at 21 (1811-1832)Birthplace: Bourg-la-Reine, FranceÉvariste Galois (; French: [evaʁist ɡalwa]; 25 October 1811 – 31 May 1832) was a French mathematician and political activist. While still in his teens, he was able to determine a necessary and... more | 20410169farmkid addedÉvariste GaloisDec. at 21 (1811-1832)Birthplace: Bourg-la-Reine, FranceÉvariste Galois (; French: [evaʁist ɡalwa]; 25 October 1811 – 31 May 1832) was a French mathematician and political activist. While still in his teens, he was able to determine a necessary and... more | ||||||||||
66 | Jacques Lacan | Paris, France | Europe | France | 1901 | 1981 | 19 | 80 | Science | Jacques LacanDec. at 80 (1901-1981)Birthplace: Paris, FranceJacques Marie Émile Lacan (; French: [ʒak lakɑ̃]; 13 April 1901 – 9 September 1981) was a French psychoanalyst and psychiatrist who has been called "the most controversial psycho-analyst since... more | Dec. at 80 (1901-1981) | 1901-1981) | Dec. at 80 (1901-1981)Birthplace: Paris, FranceJacques Marie Émile Lacan (; French: [ʒak lakɑ̃]; 13 April 1901 – 9 September 1981) was a French psychoanalyst and psychiatrist who has been called "the most controversial psycho-analyst since... more | 0 | Jacques LacanDec. at 80 (1901-1981)Birthplace: Paris, FranceJacques Marie Émile Lacan (; French: [ʒak lakɑ̃]; 13 April 1901 – 9 September 1981) was a French psychoanalyst and psychiatrist who has been called "the most controversial psycho-analyst since... more | 2107046Jacques LacanDec. at 80 (1901-1981)Birthplace: Paris, FranceJacques Marie Émile Lacan (; French: [ʒak lakɑ̃]; 13 April 1901 – 9 September 1981) was a French psychoanalyst and psychiatrist who has been called "the most controversial psycho-analyst since... more | ||||||||||
67 | Jean de La Bruyère | Paris, France | Europe | France | 1645 | 1696 | 16 | 51 | Philosophy | Jean de La BruyèreDec. at 51 (1645-1696)Birthplace: Paris, FranceJean de la Bruyère (UK: , UK: , French: [ʒɑ̃ də la bʁyjɛʁ]; 16 August 1645 – 11 May 1696) was a French philosopher and moralist, who was noted for his satire.... more | Dec. at 51 (1645-1696) | 1645-1696) | Dec. at 51 (1645-1696)Birthplace: Paris, FranceJean de la Bruyère (UK: , UK: , French: [ʒɑ̃ də la bʁyjɛʁ]; 16 August 1645 – 11 May 1696) was a French philosopher and moralist, who was noted for his satire.... more | 0 | Jean de La BruyèreDec. at 51 (1645-1696)Birthplace: Paris, FranceJean de la Bruyère (UK: , UK: , French: [ʒɑ̃ də la bʁyjɛʁ]; 16 August 1645 – 11 May 1696) was a French philosopher and moralist, who was noted for his satire.... more | 215118108OttoMotto addedJean de La BruyèreDec. at 51 (1645-1696)Birthplace: Paris, FranceJean de la Bruyère (UK: , UK: , French: [ʒɑ̃ də la bʁyjɛʁ]; 16 August 1645 – 11 May 1696) was a French philosopher and moralist, who was noted for his satire.... more | ||||||||||
68 | Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon | Montbard, France | Europe | France | 1707 | 1788 | 17 | 81 | Science | Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de BuffonDec. at 81 (1707-1788)Birthplace: Montbard, FranceGeorges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon (French pronunciation: [ʒɔʁʒ lwi ləklɛʁ kɔ̃t də byfɔ̃]; 7 September 1707 – 16 April 1788) was a French naturalist, mathematician, cosmologist, and... more | Dec. at 81 (1707-1788) | 1707-1788) | Dec. at 81 (1707-1788)Birthplace: Montbard, FranceGeorges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon (French pronunciation: [ʒɔʁʒ lwi ləklɛʁ kɔ̃t də byfɔ̃]; 7 September 1707 – 16 April 1788) was a French naturalist, mathematician, cosmologist, and... more | 0 | Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de BuffonDec. at 81 (1707-1788)Birthplace: Montbard, FranceGeorges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon (French pronunciation: [ʒɔʁʒ lwi ləklɛʁ kɔ̃t də byfɔ̃]; 7 September 1707 – 16 April 1788) was a French naturalist, mathematician, cosmologist, and... more | 2255023Tessilo addedGeorges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de BuffonDec. at 81 (1707-1788)Birthplace: Montbard, FranceGeorges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon (French pronunciation: [ʒɔʁʒ lwi ləklɛʁ kɔ̃t də byfɔ̃]; 7 September 1707 – 16 April 1788) was a French naturalist, mathematician, cosmologist, and... more | ||||||||||
69 | Emile Durkheim | Épinal, France | Europe | France | 1858 | 1917 | 18 | 59 | Science | Émile DurkheimDec. at 59 (1858-1917)Birthplace: Épinal, FranceDavid Émile Durkheim (French: [emil dyʁkɛm] or [dyʁkajm]; 15 April 1858 – 15 November 1917) was a Jewish sociologist in France. He formally established the academic discipline and—with W. E. B. Du... more | Dec. at 59 (1858-1917) | 1858-1917) | Dec. at 59 (1858-1917)Birthplace: Épinal, FranceDavid Émile Durkheim (French: [emil dyʁkɛm] or [dyʁkajm]; 15 April 1858 – 15 November 1917) was a Jewish sociologist in France. He formally established the academic discipline and—with W. E. B. Du... more | 0 | Émile DurkheimDec. at 59 (1858-1917)Birthplace: Épinal, FranceDavid Émile Durkheim (French: [emil dyʁkɛm] or [dyʁkajm]; 15 April 1858 – 15 November 1917) was a Jewish sociologist in France. He formally established the academic discipline and—with W. E. B. Du... more | 226111952probb addedÉmile DurkheimDec. at 59 (1858-1917)Birthplace: Épinal, FranceDavid Émile Durkheim (French: [emil dyʁkɛm] or [dyʁkajm]; 15 April 1858 – 15 November 1917) was a Jewish sociologist in France. He formally established the academic discipline and—with W. E. B. Du... more | ||||||||||
70 | Michel Foucault | Poitiers, France | Europe | France | 1926 | 1984 | 19 | 58 | y | Philosophy | Michel FoucaultDec. at 58 (1926-1984)Birthplace: Poitiers, FrancePaul-Michel Foucault (UK: FOO-koh, US: foo-KOH, French: [pɔl miʃɛl fuko]; 15 October 1926 – 25 June 1984), generally known as Michel Foucault, was a French philosopher, historian of ideas, social... moreMore Michel Foucault #72 of 148 140+ Notable Atheists#9 of 50 The Most Important LGBTQ+ Thinkers of All Time#31 of 75 70+ Atheist Philosophers | Dec. at 58 (1926-1984) | 1926-1984) | Dec. at 58 (1926-1984)Birthplace: Poitiers, FrancePaul-Michel Foucault (UK: FOO-koh, US: foo-KOH, French: [pɔl miʃɛl fuko]; 15 October 1926 – 25 June 1984), generally known as Michel Foucault, was a French philosopher, historian of ideas, social... moreMore Michel Foucault #72 of 148 140+ Notable Atheists#9 of 50 The Most Important LGBTQ+ Thinkers of All Time#31 of 75 70+ Atheist Philosophers | 0 | Michel FoucaultDec. at 58 (1926-1984)Birthplace: Poitiers, FrancePaul-Michel Foucault (UK: FOO-koh, US: foo-KOH, French: [pɔl miʃɛl fuko]; 15 October 1926 – 25 June 1984), generally known as Michel Foucault, was a French philosopher, historian of ideas, social... moreMore Michel Foucault #72 of 148 140+ Notable Atheists#9 of 50 The Most Important LGBTQ+ Thinkers of All Time#31 of 75 70+ Atheist Philosophers | 234169165CWinn addedMichel FoucaultDec. at 58 (1926-1984)Birthplace: Poitiers, FrancePaul-Michel Foucault (UK: FOO-koh, US: foo-KOH, French: [pɔl miʃɛl fuko]; 15 October 1926 – 25 June 1984), generally known as Michel Foucault, was a French philosopher, historian of ideas, social... moreMore Michel Foucault #72 of 148 140+ Notable Atheists#9 of 50 The Most Important LGBTQ+ Thinkers of All Time#31 of 75 70+ Atheist Philosophers | |||||||||
71 | Michel Foucault | Poitiers, France | Europe | France | 1926 | 1984 | 19 | 58 | y | Science | ||||||||||||||||
72 | Claude Debussy | Saint-Germain-en-Laye, France | Europe | France | 1862 | 1918 | 18 | 56 | Art | Claude DebussyDec. at 56 (1862-1918)Birthplace: Saint-Germain-en-Laye, France(Achille) Claude Debussy (French: [aʃil klod dəbysi]; 22 August 1862 – 25 March 1918) was a French composer. He is sometimes seen as the first Impressionist composer, although he vigorously rejected... moreMore Claude Debussy #95 of 157 The Greatest Pianists Ever#9 of 27 Musicians Who Would Make the Best Artists#5 of 67 The Best Piano Composers Ever, Ranked | Dec. at 56 (1862-1918) | 1862-1918) | Dec. at 56 (1862-1918)Birthplace: Saint-Germain-en-Laye, France(Achille) Claude Debussy (French: [aʃil klod dəbysi]; 22 August 1862 – 25 March 1918) was a French composer. He is sometimes seen as the first Impressionist composer, although he vigorously rejected... moreMore Claude Debussy #95 of 157 The Greatest Pianists Ever#9 of 27 Musicians Who Would Make the Best Artists#5 of 67 The Best Piano Composers Ever, Ranked | 0 | Claude DebussyDec. at 56 (1862-1918)Birthplace: Saint-Germain-en-Laye, France(Achille) Claude Debussy (French: [aʃil klod dəbysi]; 22 August 1862 – 25 March 1918) was a French composer. He is sometimes seen as the first Impressionist composer, although he vigorously rejected... moreMore Claude Debussy #95 of 157 The Greatest Pianists Ever#9 of 27 Musicians Who Would Make the Best Artists#5 of 67 The Best Piano Composers Ever, Ranked | 238219220Claude DebussyDec. at 56 (1862-1918)Birthplace: Saint-Germain-en-Laye, France(Achille) Claude Debussy (French: [aʃil klod dəbysi]; 22 August 1862 – 25 March 1918) was a French composer. He is sometimes seen as the first Impressionist composer, although he vigorously rejected... moreMore Claude Debussy #95 of 157 The Greatest Pianists Ever#9 of 27 Musicians Who Would Make the Best Artists#5 of 67 The Best Piano Composers Ever, Ranked | ||||||||||
73 | Denis Diderot | Langres, France | Europe | France | 1713 | 1784 | 17 | 71 | Art | Denis DiderotDec. at 71 (1713-1784)Birthplace: Langres, FranceDenis Diderot (French: [dəni did(ə)ʁo]; 5 October 1713 – 31 July 1784) was a French philosopher, art critic, and writer, best known for serving as co-founder, chief editor, and contributor to the... moreMore The Best Denis Diderot Quotes#333 of 1,172 The Best Writers of All Time#25 of 129 The Best French Authors | Dec. at 71 (1713-1784) | 1713-1784) | Dec. at 71 (1713-1784)Birthplace: Langres, FranceDenis Diderot (French: [dəni did(ə)ʁo]; 5 October 1713 – 31 July 1784) was a French philosopher, art critic, and writer, best known for serving as co-founder, chief editor, and contributor to the... moreMore The Best Denis Diderot Quotes#333 of 1,172 The Best Writers of All Time#25 of 129 The Best French Authors | 0 | Denis DiderotDec. at 71 (1713-1784)Birthplace: Langres, FranceDenis Diderot (French: [dəni did(ə)ʁo]; 5 October 1713 – 31 July 1784) was a French philosopher, art critic, and writer, best known for serving as co-founder, chief editor, and contributor to the... moreMore The Best Denis Diderot Quotes#333 of 1,172 The Best Writers of All Time#25 of 129 The Best French Authors | 2507565Denis DiderotDec. at 71 (1713-1784)Birthplace: Langres, FranceDenis Diderot (French: [dəni did(ə)ʁo]; 5 October 1713 – 31 July 1784) was a French philosopher, art critic, and writer, best known for serving as co-founder, chief editor, and contributor to the... moreMore The Best Denis Diderot Quotes#333 of 1,172 The Best Writers of All Time#25 of 129 The Best French Authors | ||||||||||
74 | Jacques Derrida | El Biar | Europe | France | 1930 | 2004 | 19 | 74 | Philosophy | Art | Jacques DerridaDec. at 74 (1930-2004)Birthplace: El BiarJacques Derrida (; French: [ʒak dɛʁida]; born Jackie Élie Derrida; July 15, 1930 – October 9, 2004) was an Algerian-born French-Jewish philosopher best known for developing a form of semiotic... more | Dec. at 74 (1930-2004) | 1930-2004) | Dec. at 74 (1930-2004)Birthplace: El BiarJacques Derrida (; French: [ʒak dɛʁida]; born Jackie Élie Derrida; July 15, 1930 – October 9, 2004) was an Algerian-born French-Jewish philosopher best known for developing a form of semiotic... more | 0 | Jacques DerridaDec. at 74 (1930-2004)Birthplace: El BiarJacques Derrida (; French: [ʒak dɛʁida]; born Jackie Élie Derrida; July 15, 1930 – October 9, 2004) was an Algerian-born French-Jewish philosopher best known for developing a form of semiotic... more | 2557052nietzschescode addedJacques DerridaDec. at 74 (1930-2004)Birthplace: El BiarJacques Derrida (; French: [ʒak dɛʁida]; born Jackie Élie Derrida; July 15, 1930 – October 9, 2004) was an Algerian-born French-Jewish philosopher best known for developing a form of semiotic... more | |||||||||
75 | Jacques Derrida | El Biar | Europe | France | 1930 | 2004 | 19 | 74 | Art | |||||||||||||||||
76 | Émilie du Châtelet | Paris, France | Europe | France | 1706 | 1749 | 17 | 43 | Science | Émilie du ChâteletDec. at 43 (1706-1749)Birthplace: Paris, FranceGabrielle Émilie Le Tonnelier de Breteuil, Marquise du Châtelet (French pronunciation: [emili dy ʃɑtlɛ] (listen); 17 December 1706 – 10 September 1749) was a French natural philosopher,... more | Dec. at 43 (1706-1749) | 1706-1749) | Dec. at 43 (1706-1749)Birthplace: Paris, FranceGabrielle Émilie Le Tonnelier de Breteuil, Marquise du Châtelet (French pronunciation: [emili dy ʃɑtlɛ] (listen); 17 December 1706 – 10 September 1749) was a French natural philosopher,... more | 0 | Émilie du ChâteletDec. at 43 (1706-1749)Birthplace: Paris, FranceGabrielle Émilie Le Tonnelier de Breteuil, Marquise du Châtelet (French pronunciation: [emili dy ʃɑtlɛ] (listen); 17 December 1706 – 10 September 1749) was a French natural philosopher,... more | 2567456TwisterB addedÉmilie du ChâteletDec. at 43 (1706-1749)Birthplace: Paris, FranceGabrielle Émilie Le Tonnelier de Breteuil, Marquise du Châtelet (French pronunciation: [emili dy ʃɑtlɛ] (listen); 17 December 1706 – 10 September 1749) was a French natural philosopher,... more | ||||||||||
77 | Michel de Montaigne | Château de Montaigne, Saint-Michel-de-Montaigne, France | Europe | France | 1533 | 1592 | 15 | 59 | Philosophy | Michel de MontaigneDec. at 59 (1533-1592)Birthplace: Château de Montaigne, Saint-Michel-de-Montaigne, FranceMichel Eyquem de Montaigne, Lord of Montaigne ( mon-TAYN, French: [miʃɛl ekɛm də mɔ̃tɛɲ]; 28 February 1533 – 13 September 1592) was one of the most significant philosophers of the French Renaissance,... moreMore The Best Michel De Montaigne Quotes#285 of 344 Famous Role Models We'd Like to Meet In Person#73 of 129 The Best French Authors | Dec. at 59 (1533-1592) | 1533-1592) | Dec. at 59 (1533-1592)Birthplace: Château de Montaigne, Saint-Michel-de-Montaigne, FranceMichel Eyquem de Montaigne, Lord of Montaigne ( mon-TAYN, French: [miʃɛl ekɛm də mɔ̃tɛɲ]; 28 February 1533 – 13 September 1592) was one of the most significant philosophers of the French Renaissance,... moreMore The Best Michel De Montaigne Quotes#285 of 344 Famous Role Models We'd Like to Meet In Person#73 of 129 The Best French Authors | 0 | Michel de MontaigneDec. at 59 (1533-1592)Birthplace: Château de Montaigne, Saint-Michel-de-Montaigne, FranceMichel Eyquem de Montaigne, Lord of Montaigne ( mon-TAYN, French: [miʃɛl ekɛm də mɔ̃tɛɲ]; 28 February 1533 – 13 September 1592) was one of the most significant philosophers of the French Renaissance,... moreMore The Best Michel De Montaigne Quotes#285 of 344 Famous Role Models We'd Like to Meet In Person#73 of 129 The Best French Authors | 269291308Michel de MontaigneDec. at 59 (1533-1592)Birthplace: Château de Montaigne, Saint-Michel-de-Montaigne, FranceMichel Eyquem de Montaigne, Lord of Montaigne ( mon-TAYN, French: [miʃɛl ekɛm də mɔ̃tɛɲ]; 28 February 1533 – 13 September 1592) was one of the most significant philosophers of the French Renaissance,... moreMore The Best Michel De Montaigne Quotes#285 of 344 Famous Role Models We'd Like to Meet In Person#73 of 129 The Best French Authors | ||||||||||
78 | André-Marie Ampère | France | Europe | France | 1775 | 1836 | 17 | 61 | Science | André-Marie AmpèreDec. at 61 (1775-1836)Birthplace: FranceAndré-Marie Ampère (; French: [ɑ̃pɛʁ]; 20 January 1775 – 10 June 1836) was a French physicist and mathematician who was one of the founders of the science of classical electromagnetism, which he... more | Dec. at 61 (1775-1836) | 1775-1836) | Dec. at 61 (1775-1836)Birthplace: FranceAndré-Marie Ampère (; French: [ɑ̃pɛʁ]; 20 January 1775 – 10 June 1836) was a French physicist and mathematician who was one of the founders of the science of classical electromagnetism, which he... more | 0 | André-Marie AmpèreDec. at 61 (1775-1836)Birthplace: FranceAndré-Marie Ampère (; French: [ɑ̃pɛʁ]; 20 January 1775 – 10 June 1836) was a French physicist and mathematician who was one of the founders of the science of classical electromagnetism, which he... more | 2717552André-Marie AmpèreDec. at 61 (1775-1836)Birthplace: FranceAndré-Marie Ampère (; French: [ɑ̃pɛʁ]; 20 January 1775 – 10 June 1836) was a French physicist and mathematician who was one of the founders of the science of classical electromagnetism, which he... more | ||||||||||
79 | Adelbert von Chamisso | Champagne, France | Europe | France | 1781 | 1838 | 17 | 57 | Art | Science | Adelbert von ChamissoDec. at 57 (1781-1838)Birthplace: Champagne, FranceAdelbert von Chamisso (German pronunciation: [ˈʔaːdl̩bɛɐ̯t fɔn ʃaˈmɪso]; 30 January 1781 – 21 August 1838) was a German poet and botanist, author of Peter Schlemihl, a famous story about a man who... more | Dec. at 57 (1781-1838) | 1781-1838) | Dec. at 57 (1781-1838)Birthplace: Champagne, FranceAdelbert von Chamisso (German pronunciation: [ˈʔaːdl̩bɛɐ̯t fɔn ʃaˈmɪso]; 30 January 1781 – 21 August 1838) was a German poet and botanist, author of Peter Schlemihl, a famous story about a man who... more | 0 | Adelbert von ChamissoDec. at 57 (1781-1838)Birthplace: Champagne, FranceAdelbert von Chamisso (German pronunciation: [ˈʔaːdl̩bɛɐ̯t fɔn ʃaˈmɪso]; 30 January 1781 – 21 August 1838) was a German poet and botanist, author of Peter Schlemihl, a famous story about a man who... more | 273129115OttoMotto addedAdelbert von ChamissoDec. at 57 (1781-1838)Birthplace: Champagne, FranceAdelbert von Chamisso (German pronunciation: [ˈʔaːdl̩bɛɐ̯t fɔn ʃaˈmɪso]; 30 January 1781 – 21 August 1838) was a German poet and botanist, author of Peter Schlemihl, a famous story about a man who... more | |||||||||
80 | Adelbert von Chamisso | Champagne, France | Europe | France | 1781 | 1838 | 17 | 57 | Science | |||||||||||||||||
81 | Joan of Arc | Domrémy-la-Pucelle, France | Europe | France | 1412 | 1431 | 14 | 19 | Leadership | Joan of ArcDec. at 19 (1412-1431)Birthplace: Domrémy-la-Pucelle, FranceJoan of Arc (in French Jeanne d'Arc pronounced [ʒan daʁk]; c. 1412 – 30 May 1431), nicknamed "The Maid of Orléans" (French: La Pucelle d'Orléans), is considered a heroine of France for her role... moreMore Joan of Arc #106 of 753 People We Wish Were Still Alive#159 of 412 The Greatest Female Characters In Film History#56 of 410 The Most Important Military Leaders in World History | Dec. at 19 (1412-1431) | 1412-1431) | Dec. at 19 (1412-1431)Birthplace: Domrémy-la-Pucelle, FranceJoan of Arc (in French Jeanne d'Arc pronounced [ʒan daʁk]; c. 1412 – 30 May 1431), nicknamed "The Maid of Orléans" (French: La Pucelle d'Orléans), is considered a heroine of France for her role... moreMore Joan of Arc #106 of 753 People We Wish Were Still Alive#159 of 412 The Greatest Female Characters In Film History#56 of 410 The Most Important Military Leaders in World History | 0 | Joan of ArcDec. at 19 (1412-1431)Birthplace: Domrémy-la-Pucelle, FranceJoan of Arc (in French Jeanne d'Arc pronounced [ʒan daʁk]; c. 1412 – 30 May 1431), nicknamed "The Maid of Orléans" (French: La Pucelle d'Orléans), is considered a heroine of France for her role... moreMore Joan of Arc #106 of 753 People We Wish Were Still Alive#159 of 412 The Greatest Female Characters In Film History#56 of 410 The Most Important Military Leaders in World History | 274192179AndreaPoole-Presslor addedJoan of ArcDec. at 19 (1412-1431)Birthplace: Domrémy-la-Pucelle, FranceJoan of Arc (in French Jeanne d'Arc pronounced [ʒan daʁk]; c. 1412 – 30 May 1431), nicknamed "The Maid of Orléans" (French: La Pucelle d'Orléans), is considered a heroine of France for her role... moreMore Joan of Arc #106 of 753 People We Wish Were Still Alive#159 of 412 The Greatest Female Characters In Film History#56 of 410 The Most Important Military Leaders in World History | ||||||||||
82 | Nicolas Léonard Sadi Carnot | Luxembourg Palace, Paris, France | Europe | France | 1796 | 1832 | 17 | 36 | Science | Nicolas Léonard Sadi CarnotDec. at 36 (1796-1832)Birthplace: Luxembourg Palace, Paris, FranceNicolas Léonard Sadi Carnot (French: [kaʁno]; 1 June 1796 – 24 August 1832) was a French military scientist and physicist, often described as the "father of thermodynamics". Like Copernicus, he... more | Dec. at 36 (1796-1832) | 1796-1832) | Dec. at 36 (1796-1832)Birthplace: Luxembourg Palace, Paris, FranceNicolas Léonard Sadi Carnot (French: [kaʁno]; 1 June 1796 – 24 August 1832) was a French military scientist and physicist, often described as the "father of thermodynamics". Like Copernicus, he... more | 0 | Nicolas Léonard Sadi CarnotDec. at 36 (1796-1832)Birthplace: Luxembourg Palace, Paris, FranceNicolas Léonard Sadi Carnot (French: [kaʁno]; 1 June 1796 – 24 August 1832) was a French military scientist and physicist, often described as the "father of thermodynamics". Like Copernicus, he... more | 2834938bfoshizzle1 addedNicolas Léonard Sadi CarnotDec. at 36 (1796-1832)Birthplace: Luxembourg Palace, Paris, FranceNicolas Léonard Sadi Carnot (French: [kaʁno]; 1 June 1796 – 24 August 1832) was a French military scientist and physicist, often described as the "father of thermodynamics". Like Copernicus, he... more | ||||||||||
83 | Simone de Beauvoir | Paris, France | Europe | France | 1908 | 1986 | 19 | 78 | Art | Philosophy | Simone de BeauvoirDec. at 78 (1908-1986)Birthplace: Paris, FranceSimone Lucie Ernestine Marie Bertrand de Beauvoir (UK: , US: , French: [simɔn də bovwaʁ] (listen); 9 January 1908 – 14 April 1986) was a French writer, intellectual, existentialist philosopher,... moreMore Simone de Beauvoir #51 of 240 The Best Female Authors of All Time#11 of 15 Unusual Things People Leave At The Graves Of 15 Historical Figures - And Why#37 of 129 The Best French Authors | Dec. at 78 (1908-1986) | 1908-1986) | Dec. at 78 (1908-1986)Birthplace: Paris, FranceSimone Lucie Ernestine Marie Bertrand de Beauvoir (UK: , US: , French: [simɔn də bovwaʁ] (listen); 9 January 1908 – 14 April 1986) was a French writer, intellectual, existentialist philosopher,... moreMore Simone de Beauvoir #51 of 240 The Best Female Authors of All Time#11 of 15 Unusual Things People Leave At The Graves Of 15 Historical Figures - And Why#37 of 129 The Best French Authors | 0 | Simone de BeauvoirDec. at 78 (1908-1986)Birthplace: Paris, FranceSimone Lucie Ernestine Marie Bertrand de Beauvoir (UK: , US: , French: [simɔn də bovwaʁ] (listen); 9 January 1908 – 14 April 1986) was a French writer, intellectual, existentialist philosopher,... moreMore Simone de Beauvoir #51 of 240 The Best Female Authors of All Time#11 of 15 Unusual Things People Leave At The Graves Of 15 Historical Figures - And Why#37 of 129 The Best French Authors | 28997952probb addedSimone de BeauvoirDec. at 78 (1908-1986)Birthplace: Paris, FranceSimone Lucie Ernestine Marie Bertrand de Beauvoir (UK: , US: , French: [simɔn də bovwaʁ] (listen); 9 January 1908 – 14 April 1986) was a French writer, intellectual, existentialist philosopher,... moreMore Simone de Beauvoir #51 of 240 The Best Female Authors of All Time#11 of 15 Unusual Things People Leave At The Graves Of 15 Historical Figures - And Why#37 of 129 The Best French Authors | |||||||||
84 | Simone de Beauvoir | Paris, France | Europe | France | 1908 | 1986 | 19 | 78 | Philosophy | |||||||||||||||||
85 | Maurice Joly | Lons-le-Saunier, France | Europe | France | 1829 | 1878 | 18 | 49 | Art | Maurice JolyDec. at 49 (1829-1878)Birthplace: Lons-le-Saunier, FranceMaurice Joly (1829–1878) was a French publicist and lawyer known for his political satire titled Dialogue aux enfers entre Machiavel et Montesquieu ou la politique de Machiavel au XIXe siècle, that... more | Dec. at 49 (1829-1878) | 1829-1878) | Dec. at 49 (1829-1878)Birthplace: Lons-le-Saunier, FranceMaurice Joly (1829–1878) was a French publicist and lawyer known for his political satire titled Dialogue aux enfers entre Machiavel et Montesquieu ou la politique de Machiavel au XIXe siècle, that... more | 0 | Maurice JolyDec. at 49 (1829-1878)Birthplace: Lons-le-Saunier, FranceMaurice Joly (1829–1878) was a French publicist and lawyer known for his political satire titled Dialogue aux enfers entre Machiavel et Montesquieu ou la politique de Machiavel au XIXe siècle, that... more | 3016359OttoMotto addedMaurice JolyDec. at 49 (1829-1878)Birthplace: Lons-le-Saunier, FranceMaurice Joly (1829–1878) was a French publicist and lawyer known for his political satire titled Dialogue aux enfers entre Machiavel et Montesquieu ou la politique de Machiavel au XIXe siècle, that... more | ||||||||||
86 | Pierre-Simon Laplace | Beaumont-en-Auge, France | Europe | France | 1749 | 1827 | 17 | 78 | Science | Pierre-Simon LaplaceDec. at 78 (1749-1827)Birthplace: Beaumont-en-Auge, FrancePierre-Simon, marquis de Laplace (; French: [pjɛʁ simɔ̃ laplas]; 23 March 1749 – 5 March 1827) was a French scholar whose work was important to the development of engineering, mathematics,... more | Dec. at 78 (1749-1827) | 1749-1827) | Dec. at 78 (1749-1827)Birthplace: Beaumont-en-Auge, FrancePierre-Simon, marquis de Laplace (; French: [pjɛʁ simɔ̃ laplas]; 23 March 1749 – 5 March 1827) was a French scholar whose work was important to the development of engineering, mathematics,... more | 0 | Pierre-Simon LaplaceDec. at 78 (1749-1827)Birthplace: Beaumont-en-Auge, FrancePierre-Simon, marquis de Laplace (; French: [pjɛʁ simɔ̃ laplas]; 23 March 1749 – 5 March 1827) was a French scholar whose work was important to the development of engineering, mathematics,... more | 336175Pierre-Simon LaplaceDec. at 78 (1749-1827)Birthplace: Beaumont-en-Auge, FrancePierre-Simon, marquis de Laplace (; French: [pjɛʁ simɔ̃ laplas]; 23 March 1749 – 5 March 1827) was a French scholar whose work was important to the development of engineering, mathematics,... more | ||||||||||
87 | Pierre-Auguste Renoir | Limoges, France | Europe | France | 1841 | 1919 | 18 | 78 | Art | Pierre-Auguste RenoirDec. at 78 (1841-1919)Birthplace: Limoges, FrancePierre-Auguste Renoir, commonly known as Auguste Renoir (; French: [pjɛʁ oɡyst ʁənwaʁ]; 25 February 1841 – 3 December 1919), was a French artist who was a leading painter in the development of the... moreMore Pierre-Auguste Renoir #11 of 31 The Greatest Painters Of All Time#2 of 91 The Greatest Impressionist Artists | Dec. at 78 (1841-1919) | 1841-1919) | Dec. at 78 (1841-1919)Birthplace: Limoges, FrancePierre-Auguste Renoir, commonly known as Auguste Renoir (; French: [pjɛʁ oɡyst ʁənwaʁ]; 25 February 1841 – 3 December 1919), was a French artist who was a leading painter in the development of the... moreMore Pierre-Auguste Renoir #11 of 31 The Greatest Painters Of All Time#2 of 91 The Greatest Impressionist Artists | 0 | Pierre-Auguste RenoirDec. at 78 (1841-1919)Birthplace: Limoges, FrancePierre-Auguste Renoir, commonly known as Auguste Renoir (; French: [pjɛʁ oɡyst ʁənwaʁ]; 25 February 1841 – 3 December 1919), was a French artist who was a leading painter in the development of the... moreMore Pierre-Auguste Renoir #11 of 31 The Greatest Painters Of All Time#2 of 91 The Greatest Impressionist Artists | 338112123Pierre-Auguste RenoirDec. at 78 (1841-1919)Birthplace: Limoges, FrancePierre-Auguste Renoir, commonly known as Auguste Renoir (; French: [pjɛʁ oɡyst ʁənwaʁ]; 25 February 1841 – 3 December 1919), was a French artist who was a leading painter in the development of the... moreMore Pierre-Auguste Renoir #11 of 31 The Greatest Painters Of All Time#2 of 91 The Greatest Impressionist Artists | ||||||||||
88 | Alex De Toqueville | Paris, France | Europe | France | 1805 | 1859 | 18 | 54 | Philosophy | Alex De ToquevilleDec. at 54 (1805-1859)Birthplace: Paris, FranceAlexis Charles-Henri-Maurice Clérel, Viscount de Tocqueville (; French: [alɛgzi də tɔkvil]; 29 July 1805 – 16 April 1859) was a French diplomat, political scientist and historian. He was best known... more | Dec. at 54 (1805-1859) | 1805-1859) | Dec. at 54 (1805-1859)Birthplace: Paris, FranceAlexis Charles-Henri-Maurice Clérel, Viscount de Tocqueville (; French: [alɛgzi də tɔkvil]; 29 July 1805 – 16 April 1859) was a French diplomat, political scientist and historian. He was best known... more | 0 | Alex De ToquevilleDec. at 54 (1805-1859)Birthplace: Paris, FranceAlexis Charles-Henri-Maurice Clérel, Viscount de Tocqueville (; French: [alɛgzi də tɔkvil]; 29 July 1805 – 16 April 1859) was a French diplomat, political scientist and historian. He was best known... more | 345140112eco-kin-centro-sustentabilidad addedAlex De ToquevilleDec. at 54 (1805-1859)Birthplace: Paris, FranceAlexis Charles-Henri-Maurice Clérel, Viscount de Tocqueville (; French: [alɛgzi də tɔkvil]; 29 July 1805 – 16 April 1859) was a French diplomat, political scientist and historian. He was best known... more | ||||||||||
89 | Vilfredo Pareto | Paris, France | Europe | France | 1848 | 1923 | 18 | 75 | Science | Vilfredo ParetoDec. at 75 (1848-1923)Birthplace: Paris, FranceVilfredo Federico Damaso Pareto (UK: pa-RAY-toh, -EE-, US: pə-RAY-toh, Italian: [vilˈfreːdo paˈreːto], Ligurian: [paˈɾeːtu]; born Wilfried Fritz Pareto; 15 July 1848 – 19 August 1923) was an... more | Dec. at 75 (1848-1923) | 1848-1923) | Dec. at 75 (1848-1923)Birthplace: Paris, FranceVilfredo Federico Damaso Pareto (UK: pa-RAY-toh, -EE-, US: pə-RAY-toh, Italian: [vilˈfreːdo paˈreːto], Ligurian: [paˈɾeːtu]; born Wilfried Fritz Pareto; 15 July 1848 – 19 August 1923) was an... more | 0 | Vilfredo ParetoDec. at 75 (1848-1923)Birthplace: Paris, FranceVilfredo Federico Damaso Pareto (UK: pa-RAY-toh, -EE-, US: pə-RAY-toh, Italian: [vilˈfreːdo paˈreːto], Ligurian: [paˈɾeːtu]; born Wilfried Fritz Pareto; 15 July 1848 – 19 August 1923) was an... more | 351219Vilfredo ParetoDec. at 75 (1848-1923)Birthplace: Paris, FranceVilfredo Federico Damaso Pareto (UK: pa-RAY-toh, -EE-, US: pə-RAY-toh, Italian: [vilˈfreːdo paˈreːto], Ligurian: [paˈɾeːtu]; born Wilfried Fritz Pareto; 15 July 1848 – 19 August 1923) was an... more | ||||||||||
90 | Emile Zola | Paris, France | Europe | France | 1840 | 1902 | 18 | 62 | Art | Émile ZolaDec. at 62 (1840-1902)Birthplace: Paris, FranceÉmile Édouard Charles Antoine Zola (, also US: , French: [emil zɔla]; 2 April 1840 – 29 September 1902) was a French novelist, playwright, journalist, the best-known practitioner of the literary... more | Dec. at 62 (1840-1902) | 1840-1902) | Dec. at 62 (1840-1902)Birthplace: Paris, FranceÉmile Édouard Charles Antoine Zola (, also US: , French: [emil zɔla]; 2 April 1840 – 29 September 1902) was a French novelist, playwright, journalist, the best-known practitioner of the literary... more | 0 | Émile ZolaDec. at 62 (1840-1902)Birthplace: Paris, FranceÉmile Édouard Charles Antoine Zola (, also US: , French: [emil zɔla]; 2 April 1840 – 29 September 1902) was a French novelist, playwright, journalist, the best-known practitioner of the literary... more | 3539784but chickens double d addedÉmile ZolaDec. at 62 (1840-1902)Birthplace: Paris, FranceÉmile Édouard Charles Antoine Zola (, also US: , French: [emil zɔla]; 2 April 1840 – 29 September 1902) was a French novelist, playwright, journalist, the best-known practitioner of the literary... more | ||||||||||
91 | Hans Bethe | Strasbourg, France | Europe | France | 1906 | 2005 | 19 | 99 | Science | Hans BetheDec. at 99 (1906-2005)Birthplace: Strasbourg, FranceHans Albrecht Bethe (German: [ˈhans ˈalbʁɛçt ˈbeːtə]; July 2, 1906 – March 6, 2005) was a German-American nuclear physicist who made important contributions to astrophysics, quantum electrodynamics... more | Dec. at 99 (1906-2005) | 1906-2005) | Dec. at 99 (1906-2005)Birthplace: Strasbourg, FranceHans Albrecht Bethe (German: [ˈhans ˈalbʁɛçt ˈbeːtə]; July 2, 1906 – March 6, 2005) was a German-American nuclear physicist who made important contributions to astrophysics, quantum electrodynamics... more | 0 | Hans BetheDec. at 99 (1906-2005)Birthplace: Strasbourg, FranceHans Albrecht Bethe (German: [ˈhans ˈalbʁɛçt ˈbeːtə]; July 2, 1906 – March 6, 2005) was a German-American nuclear physicist who made important contributions to astrophysics, quantum electrodynamics... more | 3682511Hans BetheDec. at 99 (1906-2005)Birthplace: Strasbourg, FranceHans Albrecht Bethe (German: [ˈhans ˈalbʁɛçt ˈbeːtə]; July 2, 1906 – March 6, 2005) was a German-American nuclear physicist who made important contributions to astrophysics, quantum electrodynamics... more | ||||||||||
92 | Anne Louise Germaine de Staël | Paris, France | Europe | France | 1766 | 1817 | 17 | 51 | Art | Philosophy | Anne Louise Germaine de StaëlDec. at 51 (1766-1817)Birthplace: Paris, FranceAnne Louise Germaine de Staël-Holstein (French: [an lwiz ʒɛʁmɛn də stal ɔlstajn]; née Necker; 22 April 1766 – 14 July 1817), commonly known as Madame de Staël ( də STAHL, French: [madam də stal]),... more | Dec. at 51 (1766-1817) | 1766-1817) | Dec. at 51 (1766-1817)Birthplace: Paris, FranceAnne Louise Germaine de Staël-Holstein (French: [an lwiz ʒɛʁmɛn də stal ɔlstajn]; née Necker; 22 April 1766 – 14 July 1817), commonly known as Madame de Staël ( də STAHL, French: [madam də stal]),... more | 0 | Anne Louise Germaine de StaëlDec. at 51 (1766-1817)Birthplace: Paris, FranceAnne Louise Germaine de Staël-Holstein (French: [an lwiz ʒɛʁmɛn də stal ɔlstajn]; née Necker; 22 April 1766 – 14 July 1817), commonly known as Madame de Staël ( də STAHL, French: [madam də stal]),... more | 36901Anne Louise Germaine de StaëlDec. at 51 (1766-1817)Birthplace: Paris, FranceAnne Louise Germaine de Staël-Holstein (French: [an lwiz ʒɛʁmɛn də stal ɔlstajn]; née Necker; 22 April 1766 – 14 July 1817), commonly known as Madame de Staël ( də STAHL, French: [madam də stal]),... more | |||||||||
93 | Anne Louise Germaine de Staël | Paris, France | Europe | France | 1766 | 1817 | 17 | 51 | Philosophy | |||||||||||||||||
94 | Rudolf Diesel | Paris, France | Europe | France | 1858 | 1913 | 18 | 55 | Business | Rudolf DieselDec. at 55 (1858-1913)Birthplace: Paris, FranceRudolf Diesel invented the diesel-fueled internal combustion enginThat is to say, his motors are in 30 percent of all cars and most lorries on earth, plus most ships which run a Diesel engine plus home generators all around the world. And this since a hundred years. | Dec. at 55 (1858-1913) | 1858-1913) | Dec. at 55 (1858-1913)Birthplace: Paris, FranceRudolf Diesel invented the diesel-fueled internal combustion enginThat is to say, his motors are in 30 percent of all cars and most lorries on earth, plus most ships which run a Diesel engine plus home generators all around the world. And this since a hundred years. | 0 | Rudolf DieselDec. at 55 (1858-1913)Birthplace: Paris, FranceRudolf Diesel invented the diesel-fueled internal combustion enginThat is to say, his motors are in 30 percent of all cars and most lorries on earth, plus most ships which run a Diesel engine plus home generators all around the world. And this since a hundred years. | 385226255Polar Bear addedRudolf DieselDec. at 55 (1858-1913)Birthplace: Paris, FranceRudolf Diesel invented the diesel-fueled internal combustion enginThat is to say, his motors are in 30 percent of all cars and most lorries on earth, plus most ships which run a Diesel engine plus home generators all around the world. And this since a hundred years. | ||||||||||
95 | Pierre Curie | Paris, France | Europe | France | 1859 | 1906 | 18 | 47 | Science | Pierre CurieDec. at 47 (1859-1906)Birthplace: Paris, FrancePierre Curie ( KEWR-ee, French: [kyʁi]; 15 May 1859 – 19 April 1906) was a French physicist, a pioneer in crystallography, magnetism, piezoelectricity and radioactivity. In 1903, he received the... more | Dec. at 47 (1859-1906) | 1859-1906) | Dec. at 47 (1859-1906)Birthplace: Paris, FrancePierre Curie ( KEWR-ee, French: [kyʁi]; 15 May 1859 – 19 April 1906) was a French physicist, a pioneer in crystallography, magnetism, piezoelectricity and radioactivity. In 1903, he received the... more | 0 | Pierre CurieDec. at 47 (1859-1906)Birthplace: Paris, FrancePierre Curie ( KEWR-ee, French: [kyʁi]; 15 May 1859 – 19 April 1906) was a French physicist, a pioneer in crystallography, magnetism, piezoelectricity and radioactivity. In 1903, he received the... more | 393207Pierre CurieDec. at 47 (1859-1906)Birthplace: Paris, FrancePierre Curie ( KEWR-ee, French: [kyʁi]; 15 May 1859 – 19 April 1906) was a French physicist, a pioneer in crystallography, magnetism, piezoelectricity and radioactivity. In 1903, he received the... more | ||||||||||
96 | Jean-Paul Sartre | Paris, France | Europe | France | 1905 | 1980 | 19 | 75 | Art | Philosophy | Jean-Paul SartreDec. at 75 (1905-1980)Birthplace: Paris, FranceJean-Paul Charles Aymard Sartre (, US also ; French: [saʁtʁ]; 21 June 1905 – 15 April 1980) was a French philosopher, playwright, novelist, screenwriter, political activist, biographer, and literary... moreMore Jean-Paul Sartre The Best Jean-Paul Sartre Quotes#79 of 306 The Best Novelists of All Time#26 of 129 The Best French Authors | Dec. at 75 (1905-1980) | 1905-1980) | Dec. at 75 (1905-1980)Birthplace: Paris, FranceJean-Paul Charles Aymard Sartre (, US also ; French: [saʁtʁ]; 21 June 1905 – 15 April 1980) was a French philosopher, playwright, novelist, screenwriter, political activist, biographer, and literary... moreMore Jean-Paul Sartre The Best Jean-Paul Sartre Quotes#79 of 306 The Best Novelists of All Time#26 of 129 The Best French Authors | 0 | Jean-Paul SartreDec. at 75 (1905-1980)Birthplace: Paris, FranceJean-Paul Charles Aymard Sartre (, US also ; French: [saʁtʁ]; 21 June 1905 – 15 April 1980) was a French philosopher, playwright, novelist, screenwriter, political activist, biographer, and literary... moreMore Jean-Paul Sartre The Best Jean-Paul Sartre Quotes#79 of 306 The Best Novelists of All Time#26 of 129 The Best French Authors | 3961451532probb addedJean-Paul SartreDec. at 75 (1905-1980)Birthplace: Paris, FranceJean-Paul Charles Aymard Sartre (, US also ; French: [saʁtʁ]; 21 June 1905 – 15 April 1980) was a French philosopher, playwright, novelist, screenwriter, political activist, biographer, and literary... moreMore Jean-Paul Sartre The Best Jean-Paul Sartre Quotes#79 of 306 The Best Novelists of All Time#26 of 129 The Best French Authors | |||||||||
97 | Jean-Paul Sartre | Paris, France | Europe | France | 1905 | 1980 | 19 | 75 | Philosophy | |||||||||||||||||
98 | Georges Cuvier | Montbéliard, France | Europe | France | 1769 | 1832 | 17 | 63 | Science | Georges CuvierDec. at 63 (1769-1832)Birthplace: Montbéliard, FranceJean Léopold Nicolas Frédéric, Baron Cuvier (French: [kyvje]; 23 August 1769 – 13 May 1832), known as Georges Cuvier, was a French naturalist and zoologist, sometimes referred to as the "founding... more | Dec. at 63 (1769-1832) | 1769-1832) | Dec. at 63 (1769-1832)Birthplace: Montbéliard, FranceJean Léopold Nicolas Frédéric, Baron Cuvier (French: [kyvje]; 23 August 1769 – 13 May 1832), known as Georges Cuvier, was a French naturalist and zoologist, sometimes referred to as the "founding... more | 0 | Georges CuvierDec. at 63 (1769-1832)Birthplace: Montbéliard, FranceJean Léopold Nicolas Frédéric, Baron Cuvier (French: [kyvje]; 23 August 1769 – 13 May 1832), known as Georges Cuvier, was a French naturalist and zoologist, sometimes referred to as the "founding... more | 464218Georges CuvierDec. at 63 (1769-1832)Birthplace: Montbéliard, FranceJean Léopold Nicolas Frédéric, Baron Cuvier (French: [kyvje]; 23 August 1769 – 13 May 1832), known as Georges Cuvier, was a French naturalist and zoologist, sometimes referred to as the "founding... more | ||||||||||
99 | Charles De Secondat | La Brède, France | Europe | France | 1689 | 1755 | 16 | 66 | Philosophy | Charles De SecondatDec. at 66 (1689-1755)Birthplace: La Brède, FranceCharles-Louis de Secondat, Baron de La Brède et de Montesquieu (; French: [mɔ̃tɛskjø]; 18 January 1689 – 10 February 1755), generally referred to as simply Montesquieu, was a French judge, man of... more | Dec. at 66 (1689-1755) | 1689-1755) | Dec. at 66 (1689-1755)Birthplace: La Brède, FranceCharles-Louis de Secondat, Baron de La Brède et de Montesquieu (; French: [mɔ̃tɛskjø]; 18 January 1689 – 10 February 1755), generally referred to as simply Montesquieu, was a French judge, man of... more | 0 | Charles De SecondatDec. at 66 (1689-1755)Birthplace: La Brède, FranceCharles-Louis de Secondat, Baron de La Brède et de Montesquieu (; French: [mɔ̃tɛskjø]; 18 January 1689 – 10 February 1755), generally referred to as simply Montesquieu, was a French judge, man of... more | 477361433Charles De SecondatDec. at 66 (1689-1755)Birthplace: La Brède, FranceCharles-Louis de Secondat, Baron de La Brède et de Montesquieu (; French: [mɔ̃tɛskjø]; 18 January 1689 – 10 February 1755), generally referred to as simply Montesquieu, was a French judge, man of... more | ||||||||||
100 | William Luther Pierce | Atlanta, Georgia | Europe | Georgia | 1933 | 2002 | 19 | 69 | Philosophy | William Luther PierceDec. at 69 (1933-2002)Birthplace: Atlanta, GeorgiaWilliam Luther Pierce III (September 11, 1933 – July 23, 2002) was an American white supremacist, neo-Nazi, anti-Semitic author and political commentator. For more than 30 years, he was one of the... more | Dec. at 69 (1933-2002) | 1933-2002) | Dec. at 69 (1933-2002)Birthplace: Atlanta, GeorgiaWilliam Luther Pierce III (September 11, 1933 – July 23, 2002) was an American white supremacist, neo-Nazi, anti-Semitic author and political commentator. For more than 30 years, he was one of the... more | 0 | William Luther PierceDec. at 69 (1933-2002)Birthplace: Atlanta, GeorgiaWilliam Luther Pierce III (September 11, 1933 – July 23, 2002) was an American white supremacist, neo-Nazi, anti-Semitic author and political commentator. For more than 30 years, he was one of the... more | 172200117sonof100maniacs addedWilliam Luther PierceDec. at 69 (1933-2002)Birthplace: Atlanta, GeorgiaWilliam Luther Pierce III (September 11, 1933 – July 23, 2002) was an American white supremacist, neo-Nazi, anti-Semitic author and political commentator. For more than 30 years, he was one of the... more |