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    A New York governor who became the 26th U.S. president, Theodore Roosevelt is remembered for his foreign policy, corporate reforms and ecological preservation. Who Was Theodore Roosevelt? Theodore Roosevelt was governor of New York before becoming U.S. vice president. … Continued

     Marilyn Monroe (1926-1962) Model, actress, singer and arguably one of the most famous women of the twentieth century. Monroe has become an iconic representative of fame and female beauty. She is widely regarded as one of most influential figures … Continued

  J.K Rowling was born in Chipping Sodbury, July 31st, 1965. Her childhood was generally happy, although she does remember getting teased because of her name, “Rowling” – She recalls often getting called “Rowling pin” by her less than ingenious … Continued

Henry Ford (1863–1947) was an industrialist who changed the face of automobile manufacture in America, becoming the epitome of American Capitalism. He lent his name to ‘Fordism’ – efficient mass production.   Henry Ford Early Life    Henry Ford was … Continued

  Lincoln was the 16th president of the United States and one of the great American leaders. His presidency was dominated by the American Civil War. Abraham Lincoln was born on 12 February 1809 near Hodgenville, Kentucky. He was brought … Continued

  Confucius was a wise sage who sought to educate his fellow citizens on the ancient wisdom of moral precepts. Confucius was born around 551BC to a modest family. His father was a soldier and his mother educated him in … Continued

     Ancient Greek philosopher, perhaps best remembered for his famous poetic aphorism – “no one steps into the same river twice.” It is probable that Heraclitus himself did not know the word “philosophy”. He seems to have written only one … Continued

   Walt Disney (1901 – 1966) was a film producer, media magnate and co-founder of the Walt Disney Company. He was an iconic figure in the Twentieth Century media and entertainment industry, helping to produce many films. With his staff, … Continued

  Johann Wolfgang von Goethe was a German writer, pictorial artist, biologist, theoretical physicist, and polymath. He is considered the supreme genius of modern German literature. His works span the fields of poetry, drama, prose, philosophy, and science. His Faust … Continued