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Blaise Pascal
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- Famous Academics
- Famous Geminis
- Famous Philosophers
Blaise Pascal
Philosopher, Mathematician, Theologian, Physicist / 1623 - 1662
Blaise Pascal was a French mathematician, physicist and religious philosopher, who laid the foundation for the modern theory of probabilities.
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Groucho Marx
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- Famous Harlem Residents
- Honorary Oscar Recipients
- The Marx Brothers
Groucho Marx
Film Actor, Comedian / 1890 - 1977
Comedian and film actor Groucho Marx was one of the Marx Brothers. He spent nearly seven decades making people laugh with his snappy one-liners and sharp wit.
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Caesar Augustus
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- Famous Libras
- Famous Emperors
- Famous Royalty
Caesar Augustus
Emperor / 63 - 14
Caesar Augustus, or Octavian, became the first emperor of the Roman Empire after Julius Caesar died. The country was peaceful under Augustus's rule. -
Federico García Lorca
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- Hispanic Writers
- Famous Geminis
- Famous Poets
Federico García Lorca
Playwright, Poet / 1898 - 1936
Federico García Lorca is considered one of Spain's greatest poets and dramatists. One of his most successful poetry collections was The Gypsy Ballads.
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Linus Pauling
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- Nobel Peace Prize Winners
- Famous Pisceans
- Famous Chemists
Linus Pauling
Chemist / 1901 - 1994
Linus Pauling was a theoretical physical chemist who became the only person to have won two unshared Nobel Prizes. -
Tony Scott
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- Famous Cancerians
- Famous Film Directors
- Famous People Named Tony
Tony Scott
Director / 1944 - 2012
English film director Tony Scott was best known for his first box-office success, Top Gun, as well as later films like True Romance and Enemy of the State. He was the brother of Ridley Scott, also a famed producer and director.
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profile name: Blaise Pascal profile occupation: Philosopher, Mathematician, Theologian, Physicist
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profile name: Caesar Augustus profile occupation: Emperor
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profile name: Federico García Lorca profile occupation: Playwright, Poet
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profile name: Groucho Marx profile occupation: Film Actor, Comedian
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profile name: Linus Pauling profile occupation: Chemist
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profile name: Tony Scott profile occupation: Director
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