Crispus Attucks was an African-American man killed during the Boston Massacre, making him the first casualty of the American Revolution.
Sir Frederick Grant Banting was a Canadian scientist and doctor, whose research led to the discovery of insulin to treat diabetic patients.
Frédéric Bazille was a French painter who helped found the Impressionist movement of the late 19th century, before dying in combat in the Franco-Prussian War.
Jim Bowie was a fighter in Texas Revolution who died during the defense of the Alamo. He became an American folk hero and the "Bowie Knife" is named after him.
Charles of Blois was a rival duke of Brittany in the mid-1300s.
Davy Crockett was a frontiersman, legendary folk hero and three-time Congressman. He fought in the War of 1812 and died at the Alamo in the Texas Revolution.
George Custer was an American general who in 1876 led 210 men into battle at Little Bighorn against Native Americans. Custer and his men were killed.
Macbeth was king of Scotland during the 11th century. He was also the basis for Shakespeare's play Macbeth.
Maurice was duke and elector of Saxony (southeastern Germany) during the 16th century.
American journalist Ernie Pyle was one of the most famous war correspondents of World War II. He won a Pulitzer Prize for reporting in 1944.
Richard III was king of England for two turbulent years. He is best known for being accused of murdering his nephews to protect his throne.
Saul was best known as the first King of Israel circa 1046 BC.
Spartacus was a Roman slave and gladiator in the first century BCE who led an uprising against Rome.
Jeb Stuart was a General and cavalry leader for the Confederate Army during the American Civil War. He worked closely with General Robert E. Lee.
Tecumseh, a Shawnee Native American chief, opposed white settlement in the United States during the early 1800s. He died in the War of 1812.
Emiliano Zapata was a leading figure in the Mexican Revolution (1910–1920), during which he formed and commanded the Liberation Army of the South, an important revolutionary brigade. Followers of Zapata were known as Zapatistas.