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Frederick Douglass
Frederick Douglass
Civil Rights Activist / 1818 - 1895
Frederick Douglass, a former slave and eminent human rights leader in the abolition movement, was the first black citizen to hold a high U.S. government rank.
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Hunter S. Thompson
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Hunter S. Thompson
Activist, Journalist, Author / 1937 - 2005
A counterculture icon, Hunter S. Thompson was an American journalist best known for writing 1971's Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas and creating "Gonzo journalism."
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Sandra Dee
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- Famous Taureans
- Famous Actresses
Sandra Dee
Film Actress / 1942 - 2005
Sandra Dee became the “Queen of Teens” in 1950s Hollywood, appearing in such films as Gidget and A Summer Place.
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Joseph II
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- Famous Emperors
- Famous People Named Joseph
Joseph II
Political Leader, Emperor / 1741 - 1790
Holy Roman emperor Joseph II tried to strengthen the Habsburg empire with his enlightened reforms, but the changes he made were met with fierce opposition.
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Larry Davis
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- Famous Geminis
- Famous People Named Larry
Larry Davis
Murderer, Thief / 1966 - 2008
The arrest and trial of Larry Davis, arrested after a 1986 shootout with the NYPD, drew national interest and ignited racial tensions in New York City.
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Dorothy Gibson
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- Famous Actresses
- Famous Film Actresses
Dorothy Gibson
Film Actress / 1889 - 1946
Dorothy Gibson was an actress more likely known for surviving the sinking of the Titanic than for her film roles.
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profile name: Larry Davis profile occupation: Murderer, Thief
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