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Franz Boas
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- Famous Cancerians
- Famous People Named Franz
- Famous Scientists
Franz Boas
Scientist, Academic Author / 1858 - 1942
Franz Boas was a German-born anthropologist who founded the relativistic, culture-centered school of American anthropology that dominated 20th century thought.
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José María Morelos
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- Famous Libras
- Famous Priests
- Famous People Named José
José María Morelos
Political Leader, Priest / 1765 - 1815
Revolutionary priest José María Morelos assumed leadership of the Mexican independence movement after Miguel Hidalgo's 1810 rebellion and subsequent execution.
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Ma Rainey
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- Foremothers of Rock
- Famous Taureans
- Famous Singers
Ma Rainey
Singer / 1886 - 1939
Singer Ma Rainey was the first popular stage entertainer to incorporate authentic blues into her song repertoire and became known as the "Mother of the Blues." -
Beatrix Potter
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- Famous Children's Authors
- Famous Leos
- Famous People Named Helen
Beatrix Potter
Author / 1866 - 1943
British author Beatrix Potter (1866-1943) wrote and illustrated more than 20 children's books starring Peter Rabbit, Jemima Puddle-Duck, and Benjamin Bunny.
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George Eliot
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- Name Changers
- Famous Sagittarians
- Famous People Named George
George Eliot
Journalist, Author / 1819 - 1880
Victorian novelist George Eliot wrote books exploring human psychology such as The Mill on the Floss. Her work was noted for its realism. -
Samuel Beckett
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- Famous Arians
- Famous People Named Samuel
Samuel Beckett
Writer / 1906 - 1989
20th century Irish novelist, playwright and poet Samuel Beckett penned the play Waiting for Godot. In 1969, he was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature.
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profile name: George Eliot profile occupation: Journalist, Author
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