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Famous People Named Arthur
Take a look at famous people named Arthur, such as Arthur Ashe, Arthur Crudup, and Arthur Rimbaud.
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Arthur Ashe
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- African-American Firsts: Athletes
- Famous Cancerians
- Famous Black Athletes
Arthur Ashe
Activist, Tennis Player / 1943 - 1993
Arthur Ashe is the first African American to win the men's singles at Wimbledon and the U.S. Open, and the first black American to be ranked No. 1 in the world.
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King Arthur
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- Famous Welsh People
- Famous Kings
- Famous People Named Arthur
King Arthur
King
Legendary King Arthur formed the Knights of the Round Table and defended ancient Wales from encroaching Saxons.
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Arthur Miller
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- Blacklisted
- Marilyn Monroe and Arthur Miller
Arthur Miller
Playwright / 1915 - 2005
Arthur Miller was an American playwright whose bitting criticism of societal problems defined his genius. His best known play is Death of a Salesman.
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Arthur Conan Doyle
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- Fright Writers
- Famous Geminis
- Famous People Named Arthur
Arthur Conan Doyle
Doctor, Journalist, Author / 1859 - 1930
Author Arthur Conan Doyle wrote 60 mystery stories featuring the wildly popular detective character Sherlock Holmes and his loyal assistant Watson.
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Arthur Shawcross
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- Infamous Serial Killers
- Famous Military Veterans
- Famous Geminis
Arthur Shawcross
Serial Killer / 1945 - 2008
Serial killer Arthur Shawcross murdered 11 women from 1988 to 1990 in upstate New York, earning the nickname "The Genessee River Killer."
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Arthur Evans
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- Famous Academics
- Famous Archaeologists
- Famous Cancerians
Arthur Evans
Archaeologist / 1851 - 1941
Arthur Evans was a noted archaeologist and curator known for unearthing the remains of ancient Minoan civilization.
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profile name: Arthur Miller profile occupation: Playwright
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profile name: Arthur Conan Doyle profile occupation: Doctor, Journalist, Author
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profile name: King Arthur profile occupation: King
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profile name: Arthur Shawcross profile occupation: Serial Killer
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profile name: Arthur Evans profile occupation: Archaeologist
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