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Joan of Arc
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- Famous Lefties
- Famous Military Leaders
- Famous French People
Joan of Arc
Warrior / 1412 - 1431
Martyr, saint and military leader Joan of Arc, acting under divine guidance, led the French army to victory over the British during the Hundred Years' War.
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Wilbur Wright
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- The Wright Brothers
- Famous Arians
- Famous Inventors
Wilbur Wright
Inventor / 1867 - 1912
Wilbur Wright is best known for developing the first successful airplane with his brother, Orville.
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Christopher Marlowe
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- Famous Pisceans
- Famous People Named Christopher
- Famous Poets
Christopher Marlowe
Playwright, Poet / 1564 - 1593
Playwright, poet. Christopher Marlowe was a poet and playwright at the forefront of the 16th-century dramatic renaissance. His works influenced William Shakespeare and generations of writers to follow.
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Voltaire
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- Name Changers
- Famous Academics
- Famous Historians
Voltaire
Historian, Philosopher, Writer / 1694 - 1778
Author Voltaire wrote the satirical novella Candide and, despite controversy during his lifetime, is widely considered one of France's greatest Enlightenment writers.
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Rafael Trujillo
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- Hispanic Political Figures
- The 69 Club
- Famous Scorpios
Rafael Trujillo
War Criminal, Dictator, World Leader / 1891 - 1961
Rafael Trujillo was a dictator of the Dominican Republic for decades. He was assassinated in 1961.
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Steve Prefontaine
Steve Prefontaine
Track and Field Athlete / 1951 - 1975
Steve Prefontaine is best known as the runner who once held the U.S. record in every long-distance event. He died in a car crash in 1974 at age 24.
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