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Billie Holiday
- In these groups:
- Famous Harlem Residents
- Apollo Legends
- Foremothers of Rock
Billie Holiday
Singer / 1915 - 1959
Billie Holiday was one of the most influential jazz singers of all time. She had a thriving career for many years before she lost her battle with addiction.
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John Coltrane
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- Sober Celebs
- Famous Jazz Musicians
- Famous Libras
John Coltrane
Songwriter, Saxophonist / 1926 - 1967
John Coltrane was an American jazz saxophonist, bandleader and composer, and is an iconic figure of 20th century jazz.
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Dorothea Dix
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- Famous Academics
- Famous Teachers
- Famous Arians
Dorothea Dix
Educator, Activist / 1802 - 1887
Dorothea Dix was an educator and social reformer whose devotion to the welfare of the mentally ill led to widespread international reforms.
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Adam Smith
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- Famous Academics
- Famous Teachers
- Famous Geminis
Adam Smith
Educator, Philosopher, Scholar, Economist, Political Scientist, Journalist / 1723 - 1790
Scottish social philosopher and political economist Adam Smith wrote The Wealth of Nations and achieved the first comprehensive system of political economy.
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Nicholas II
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- Famous Tsars
- Famous Royalty
Nicholas II
Tsar / 1868 - 1918
Nicholas II was the last tsar of Russia under Romanov rule. His poor handling of Bloody Sunday and Russia’s role in World War I led to his abdication and execution.
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Walter Cronkite
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- The Ed Sullivan Show Guests
- Celebrity Deadheads
- Famous Scorpios
Walter Cronkite
News Anchor, Journalist / 1916 - 2009
Walter Cronkite was a lifelong news man who became the voice of the truth for America as a nighttime anchorman.
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