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Aristotle
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Aristotle
Philosopher / 384 - 322
Ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle, together with Socrates and Plato, laid much of the groundwork for western philosophy.
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Socrates
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Socrates
Philosopher / 470 - 399
Socrates was a Greek philosopher and the main source of Western thought. Little is known of his life except what was recorded by his students, including Plato.
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Plato
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Plato
Philosopher, Writer / 424 - 347
Ancient Greek philosopher Plato founded the Academy and is the author of philosophical works of unparalleled influence in Western thought.
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Homer
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Homer
Poet / 800 - 701
Although very little is known about the life of Greek poet Homer, credited with being the first to write down the epic stories of The Iliad and The Odyssey, the impact of his tales continue to reverberate through Western culture.
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St. Nicholas
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St. Nicholas
Saint / 280 - 343
St. Nicholas was a Christian bishop who provided for the poor and sick, and is the basis for the popular character of Santa Claus.
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Aristotle Onassis
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Aristotle Onassis
Entrepreneur / 1906 - 1975
Aristotle Onassis is best known as the Greek shipping tycoon who married JFK’s widow, Jacqueline Kennedy, in 1968. Onassis died on March 15, 1975.
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