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Catherine II
- In these groups:
- Notable Female Leaders
- Elite and Indiscreet
- Famous Taureans
Catherine II
Political Leader, Empress / 1729 - 1796
Catherine II was empress of Russia, and led her country into the political and cultural life of Europe, carrying on the work begun by Peter the Great.
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Audre Lorde
- In these groups:
- Famous Aquarians
- Columbia University Alumni
- Famous Poets
Audre Lorde
Poet / 1934 - 1992
Audre Lorde wrote the poetry collections From a Land Where Other People Live (1973) and The Black Unicorn (1978), as well as memoirs like A Burst of Light (1988).
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Esther Rolle
- In these groups:
- TV Moms: 1970s
- Gap-Toothed Grinners
- Famous Scorpios
Esther Rolle
Film Actress, Theater Actress, Television Actress / 1920 - 1998
A stage, film and TV actress, Esther Rolle is best remembered as Florida Evans -- a character she played on two comedy series, Maude and Good Times.
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Mary Tudor
- In these groups:
- Famous Aquarians
- Famous Queens
- Famous People Named Mary
Mary Tudor
Queen / 1516 - 1558
Mary Tudor was queen of England from 1553 to 1558. She became known as "Bloody Mary" for her persecution of Protestants.
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Auguste Rodin
- In these groups:
- Fantastic Facial Hair
- Famous Scorpios
- Famous Sculptors
Auguste Rodin
Sculptor / 1840 - 1917
French sculptor Auguste Rodin is known for creating several iconic works, including "The Age of Bronze," "The Thinker," "The Kiss" and "The Burghers of Calais."
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Ruth Brown
- In these groups:
- Foremothers of Rock
- Famous Capricorns
- Famous Actresses
Ruth Brown
Theater Actress, Singer / 1928 - 2006
Rhythm and blues singer Ruth Brown signed with Atlantic Records at a young age and recorded a number of hit songs throughout the 1950s.
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