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Charles Drew
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- Famous Black Scientists
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- Famous Geminis
Charles Drew
Doctor, Surgeon / 1904 - 1950
Charles Drew was an African-American surgeon who pioneered methods of storing blood plasma for transfusion and organized the first large-scale blood bank in the U.S.
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Scott Joplin
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- Famous Jazz Musicians
- Famous Pianists
- Famous Songwriters and Composers
Scott Joplin
Songwriter, Pianist / 1868 - 1917
Viewed as the "King of Ragtime," Scott Joplin was the foremost composer of the genre in the early 20th century, known for works like "The Maple Leaf Rag" and "The Entertainer."
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Marvin Gaye
- In these groups:
- Apollo Legends
- Soul Train Guests
- Famous Arians
Marvin Gaye
Singer / 1939 - 1984
Marvin Gaye was a soul singer-songwriter with Motown in the 1960s and 1970s. He produced his own records and often addressed controversial themes.
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Martha Graham
- In these groups:
- Studio 54 Patrons
- Famous Taureans
- Famous Choreographers
Martha Graham
Choreographer / 1894 - 1991
Martha Graham is considered by many to be the 20th century's most important dancer and the mother of modern dance.
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Eleanor of Aquitaine
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- Oscar-Winning Portrayals
- Famous Queens
- Famous Royalty
Eleanor of Aquitaine
Queen / 1122 - 1204
Eleanor of Aquitaine was queen consort to two kings and mother to two more, making her the most powerful woman in 12th-century Europe.
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Max Ernst
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- Famous Arians
- Famous Painters
- Famous Sculptors
Max Ernst
Painter, Sculptor, Editor / 1891 - 1976
Max Ernst was a German artist--in painting, sculpture and collage--who was a key figure in the Dadaist and Surrealist art movements.
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