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John Lennon
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- John Lennon and Yoko Ono
- The Beatles
- Famous Celebrity Couples
John Lennon
Songwriter, Singer / 1940 - 1980
John Lennon, pop star, composer, songwriter and recording artist, founded the Beatles, a band that impacted the music scene like no other before or since.
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Jeanne Bécu, countess du Barry
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- Famous People Involved in Sex Scandals
- Elite and Indiscreet
- Beheaded
Jeanne Bécu, countess du Barry
Royalty / 1743 - 1793
Jeanne Bécu, Countess Du Barry, mistress to French King Louis XV, asserted her influence on the court throughout his reign and was later executed for treason.
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Golda Meir
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- Notable Female Leaders
- Famous Taureans
- Famous Prime Ministers
Golda Meir
Diplomat, Prime Minister / 1898 - 1978
Golda Meir was best known as the fourth Prime Minister of Israel and the world’s third woman to hold the title.
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William Henry Vanderbilt
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- Famous Taureans
- Famous People Named William
- Famous People Born in 1821
William Henry Vanderbilt
Entrepreneur / 1821 - 1885
The son of Cornelius Vanderbilt, William Henry Vanderbilt was a railroad magnate who doubled his family's fortune.
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Rubén González
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- Hispanic Musicians and Singers
- Famous Geminis
- Famous Pianists
Rubén González
Pianist / 1919 - 2003
Rubén González was an acclaimed Afro-Cuban pianist and Buena Vista Social Club member who released his debut album as a lead player at the age of 78.
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Albert Kahn
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- Famous Arians
- Famous Architects
- Famous People Named Albert
Albert Kahn
Architect, Entrepreneur / 1869 - 1942
Architect Albert Kahn was known for his designs of American automobile factories. He was considered the world's foremost industrial architect at the time.
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profile name: Albert Kahn profile occupation: Architect, Entrepreneur
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