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King Richard III's Body Found? Zoe Saldana-Nina Simone Casting Angers Blacks
September 14, 2012 by Eudie PakPost a commentBiography.com's "Week in Review" highlights interesting people who've made the news this past week—thanks to their endeavors, big ideas, triumphs, importance in...
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- Famous Libras
- Famous Kings
- Famous People Named Richard
Richard III
Political Leader, King / 1452 - 1485
Richard III was king of England for two turbulent years. He is best known for being accused of murdering his nephews to protect his throne.
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- Famous Scottish People
- Rags to Riches
- Best Supporting Actor Oscar Winners
Sean Connery
Film Actor, Theater Actor, Television Actor, Producer / 1930 -
Oscar-winning Scottish actor Sean Connery played "007" in the first James Bond spy movies. He also played the Indiane Jones's father in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade.
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- Olympic 2012 Athletes
- Fashion Front Row
- Famous Taureans
Andy Murray
Tennis Player / 1987 -
Andy Murray is a three-time Grand Slam runner-up. He lost to rival Roger Federer at Wimbledon in 2012, but beat Federer at the 2012 Summer Olympics for the singles gold medal.
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- Celebrity Bookings
- Girl Scouts
- Famous Leos
Martha Stewart
Entrepreneur / 1941 -
Martha Stewart is an American media mogul best known for her television show and magazine, Martha Stewart Living.
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- Famous Libras
- Famous Chefs
- Famous People Born in 1959
Emeril Lagasse
Chef / 1959 -
Emeril Lagasse is a celebrity chef best known as the host of the television show Emeril Live, his lines of products and restaurants, and his catchphrases.
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- African-American Biopics
- Star Trek Stars
- Famous Geminis
Zoe Saldana
Actress, Model / 1978 -
Zoe Saldana is a trained dancer who's become a leading actress in Hollywood, having starred in blockbusters like Pirates of the Caribbean, Star Trek and Avatar.
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Nelson Mandela's Birthday and Biography: A Timeline of Events
July 17, 2012 by Kim Gilmore“As I have said, the first thing is to be honest with yourself. You can never have an impact on society if you have not changed yourself... Great peacemakers are...
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- U.N. Goodwill Ambassadors
- Nobel Peace Prize Winners
- Famous Cancerians
Nelson Mandela
Civil Rights Activist, World Leader, Journalist / 1918 -
Nelson Mandela became the first black president of South Africa in 1994. A symbol of global peacemaking, he won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1993.
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Pope Francis: 10 Facts of His Holiness
March 14, 2013 by Eudie Pak"May God forgive you for what you have done," the newly ordained Pope Francis said in jest to his fellow cardinals, filling the room with laughter.
For the 1.2...
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- Famous Sagittarians
- Famous Popes
- Famous People Named Francis
Pope Francis
Pope / 1936 -
Jorge Mario Bergoglio was elected the 266th pope of the Roman Catholic Church in March 2013, becoming Pope Francis. He is the first pope from the Americas.
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Ghosts of Christmas Past: Icons of the Season
December 7, 2012 by Thad MorganEveryone has certain pop cultural references they associate with Christmas. Whether it’s reading your favorite Christmas tale, singing your favorite carol, or watching...
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- Famous Dropouts
- Famous Aquarians
- Famous People Named Charles
Charles Dickens
Author / 1812 - 1870
Charles Dickens was the well-loved and prolific British author of numerous works that are now considered classics.
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- Famous Academics
- Famous Teachers
- Columbia University Alumni
Virginia O'Hanlon
Educator / 1889 - 1971
In 1897, Virginia O'Hanlon wrote a letter to a newspaper about the existence of Santa Claus and got the famous response, "Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus."
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- Famous Military Veterans
- Famous Sagittarians
- Famous Illustrators
Charles Schulz
Illustrator, Writer / 1922 - 2000
Charles Schulz was a cartoonist best known for creating the one of the world's most successful comic strips, Peanuts.
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King Richard III Found and Busted
February 5, 2013 by Eudie PakIt's official: Scientists have discovered the bones of King Richard III of England, and this new bust (above) is what he looked like. Impressed?
News of the investigation...
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- Famous Libras
- Famous Kings
- Famous People Named Richard
Richard III
Political Leader, King / 1452 - 1485
Richard III was king of England for two turbulent years. He is best known for being accused of murdering his nephews to protect his throne.
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Faces of Death: Famous People's Body Parts
October 31, 2012 by Eudie PakThere is a way of conjuring up the dead this Halloween—and we're not talking seances or telling ghost stories.
Instead, we at Biography.com have decided to take...
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Grover Cleveland
Lawyer, Governor, Mayor, U.S. President / 1837 - 1908
The 22nd and 24th president, Grover Cleveland is the only POTUS to serve two nonconsecutive terms, as well as the first to be married in the White House.
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- Handsome Devils
- Infamous Assassins
- Famous Taureans
John Wilkes Booth
Theater Actor, Assassin / 1838 - 1865
On April 14, 1865, actor John Wilkes Booth assassinated President Abraham Lincoln while he was watching Our American Cousin at Ford Theater in Washington, D.C.
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- Hair-Raising Dudes
- Famous Lefties
- Tech Giants
Albert Einstein
Physicist / 1879 - 1955
Albert Einstein was a German-born physicist who developed the theory of relativity. He is considered the most influential physicist of the 20th century.
