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John Locke
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- Famous Academics
- Famous Virgoans
- Famous Philosophers
John Locke
Philosopher / 1632 - 1704
English philosopher John Locke's works lie at the foundation of modern philosophical empiricism and political liberalism.
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Marie M. Daly
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- Famous Arians
- Famous Chemists
- Columbia University Alumni
Marie M. Daly
Chemist / 1921 - 2003
Marie M. Daly is best known for being the first African American woman to receive a Ph.D. in chemistry in the United States.
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Abigail Adams
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- Abigail and John Adams
- Influential Women of Washington
- U.S. First Ladies
Abigail Adams
U.S. First Lady / 1744 - 1818
Abigail Adams was the wife of President John Adams and the mother of John Quincy Adams, who became the sixth president of the United States.
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Doris Duke
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- Mysterious Deaths
- Studio 54 Patrons
- Famous Sagittarians
Doris Duke
Art Collector, Philanthropist / 1912 - 1993
Tobacco heiress Doris Duke was the only child of American tobacco baron, James Duke. When she was born, the press called her the "million dollar baby."
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Porter Wagoner
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- Famous Leos
- Famous Singers
- Famous Songwriters and Composers
Porter Wagoner
Songwriter, Singer / 1927 - 2007
Country singer Porter Wagoner is best remembered for his flashy handmade rhinestone suits and blond pompadour on his TV show, "The Porter Wagoner Show."
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Ted Hughes
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- Loved to Death
- Famous Leos
- Famous People Named Ted
Ted Hughes
Author, Poet / 1930 - 1998
Writer Ted Hughes wrote poetry, non-fiction and children’s books. He was married to poet Sylvia Plath who committed suicide a year after he left her.
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