Cesare Beccaria was one of the greatest minds of the Age of Enlightenment in the 18th century. His writings on criminology and economics were well ahead of their time.
1738-1794
Grammy-award winning musician Ry Cooder has released multiple American-roots style records under his own name, and has also recorded with musicians worldwide.
1947-
Philippe de Broca was a French filmmaker, best known for his light-hearted comedies. He was awarded the Legion of Honor for his contributions to French culture.
1933-2004
Ruth Bader Ginsburg is a U.S. Supreme Court Justice, the second woman to be appointed to the position.
1933-
Andrew Jackson was the seventh president of the United States. He is known for founding the Democratic Party and for his support of individual liberty.
1767-1845
1916-1983
Irish dramatist Lady Gregory, also known as Isabella Augusta, collaborated with William Butler Yeats and J.M. Synge to found the Irish National Theater and the Abbey Theater company.
1852-1932
Phil Lesh is best known as being a founding member and bass player for the 1960s rock group Grateful Dead.
1940-
Actress Eva Longoria landed her breakthrough role in 2004 as Gabrielle Solis on the hit television series Desperate Housewives.
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1990-
Though primarily remembered for her lavish tastes, heiress Marjorie Merriweather Post was a shrewd businesswoman and a dedicated philanthropist.
1887-1973
Bret Michaels is the lead singer in the glam-metal band Poison and has starred in several reality TV shows, including The Celebrity Apprentice.
1963-
1959-
Dee Snider is best known as the lead singer of glam metal band Twisted Sister.
1955-
Jimmy Swaggart is a Pentecostal radio and television evangelist. He also recorded best-selling gospel albums before his career unraveled due to a scandal.
1935-
Harriet E. Wilson is best known as the first African-American female novelist.
1825-1900