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Arthur Ashe
- In these groups:
- African-American Firsts: Athletes
- Famous Cancerians
- Famous Black Athletes
Arthur Ashe
Activist, Tennis Player / 1943 - 1993
Arthur Ashe is the first African American to win the men's singles at Wimbledon and the U.S. Open, and the first black American to be ranked No. 1 in the world.
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Gustav Klimt
- In these groups:
- Famous Cancerians
- Famous Painters
- Famous Artists
Gustav Klimt
Painter / 1862 - 1918
Nineteenth century Austrian painter Gustav Klimt is known for the highly decorative style of his works, his most famous being The Kiss.
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Emilio Aguinaldo
- In these groups:
- Famous Arians
- Famous Military Leaders
- Famous Generals
Emilio Aguinaldo
General, World Leader / 1869 - 1964
Filipino leader Emilio Aguinaldo led his country to achieve independence after fighting off both the Spanish and the Americans.
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George VI
- In these groups:
- Oscar-Winning Portrayals
- The British Royal Family
- Famous Sagittarians
George VI
King / 1895 - 1952
George VI served as king of the United Kingdom during World War II and was an important symbolic leader. He was succeeded by Queen Elizabeth II, in 1952.
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Joseph Priestley
- In these groups:
- Famous Academics
- Famous Pisceans
- Famous Philosophers
Joseph Priestley
Philosopher, Minister, Theologian, Scientist / 1733 - 1804
John Priestly was a clergyman, political theorist, and scientist whose work advanced liberal political and religious thought and experimental chemistry.
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Charles II
- In these groups:
- Famous Geminis
- Famous Kings
- Famous People Named Charles
Charles II
King / 1630 - 1685
Charles II was the monarch of England, Ireland and Scotland during much of the latter half of the 17th century, marking the Restoration era.
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