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Frédéric Chopin
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- Name Changers
- Famous Pisceans
- Famous Pianists
Frédéric Chopin
Songwriter, Pianist / 1810 - 1849
Considered Poland's greatest composer, Frédéric Chopin focused his efforts on piano composition and was highly influential.
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Tennessee Ernie Ford
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- Honky Tonk Heroes
- Famous Aquarians
- Famous Singers
Tennessee Ernie Ford
Singer / 1919 - 1991
Tennessee Ernie Ford was an American recording artist and television host who enjoyed success in the country and Western, pop and gospel musical genres.
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Joey Bishop
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- The Rat Pack
- Name Changers
- Ocean's Eleven Members
Joey Bishop
Film Actor, Television Actor, Comedian, Talk Show Host / 1918 - 2007
Entertainer Joey Bishop starred in his own TV sitcom, and hosted his own late-night talk show. He was a member of the Rat Pack, along with Frank Sinatra.
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Jean-Jacques Dessalines
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- Famous Emperors
- Famous Military Leaders
- Famous Generals
Jean-Jacques Dessalines
General, Dictator, Emperor / 1758 - 1806
Jean-Jacques Dessalines was a military leader who worked with Toussaint l'Ouverture and gave the country of Haiti its name.
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Joseph Ismay
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- Titanic Passengers
- Famous Sagittarians
- Famous People Named Joseph
Joseph Ismay
Business Leader / 1862 - 1937
Titanic survivor Joseph Ismay was the son of Thomas Ismay, founder of the White Star Line. He served as White Star Line's agent before being made partner.
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Gustav Kirchhoff
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- Famous Pisceans
- Famous Physicists
- Famous People Named Gustav
Gustav Kirchhoff
Physicist / 1824 - 1887
German physicist Gustav Kirchoff became the first scientist to show that electric current flows at the speed of light through a conductor.
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profile name: Frédéric Chopin profile occupation: Songwriter, Pianist
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profile name: Joey Bishop profile occupation: Film Actor, Television Actor, Comedian, Talk Show Host
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profile name: Jean-Jacques Dessalines profile occupation: General, Dictator, Emperor
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profile name: Tennessee Ernie Ford profile occupation: Singer
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profile name: Joseph Ismay profile occupation: Business Leader
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profile name: Gustav Kirchhoff profile occupation: Physicist
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