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Henry David Thoreau
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- Famous Philosophers
Henry David Thoreau
Philosopher, Journalist, Poet / 1817 - 1862
American essayist, poet, and practical philosopher, Henry David Thoreau was a New England Transcendentalist and author of the book Walden.
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Adolfo Constanzo
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- Cult Leaders
- Famous Scorpios
- Famous People Born in 1962
Adolfo Constanzo
Serial Killer, Cult Leader / 1962 - 1989
Adolfo Constanzo was a serial killer in the 1980s, whose religious cult performed ritual murders. He evaded police until his 1989 assisted suicide.
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Marlene Dietrich
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- Fashion Front Row
- Famous Capricorns
Marlene Dietrich
Film Actress / 1901 - 1992
Film actress Marlene Dietrich was known for her sultry, sex appeal. She was a major leading lady in the 1930s and 1940s.
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Maria Montessori
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- Famous Teachers
- Famous Virgoans
Maria Montessori
Educator, Academic Author / 1870 - 1952
Italian physician Maria Montessori was a pioneer of theories in early childhood education, which are still implemented in Montessori schools all over the globe.
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Edward VII
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- Elite and Indiscreet
- Famous Scorpios
Edward VII
King / 1841 - 1910
King Edward VII took over the British throne after the death of Queen Victoria. He was a popular ruler who strengthened his country prior to World War I.
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Frank Baum
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- Famous People Named Frank
- Famous Fiction Authors
Frank Baum
Author / 1856 - 1919
Children's book writer Frank Baum created the popular Wizard of Oz series. Ruth Plumly Thompson continued to write the series after his death.
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