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Classical Greek philosopher -427–-347 BC

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American criminal and musician 1934–2017

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German sociologist, philosopher and musicologist known for … 1903–1969

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Chinese teacher, editor, politician, and philosopher -551–-479 BC

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American comedian 1890–1977

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American stand-up comedian 1937–2008

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British comic actor and filmmaker 1889–1977

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lead singer of The Doors 1943–1971

Henry David Thoreau385

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Tim Burton43

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philosopher from Ancient Greece 50–138

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American author and journalist 1899–1961

Marie Curie21

French-Polish physicist and chemist 1867–1934

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founder of aikido 1883–1969

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Austrian writer 1830–1916

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Argentine association football player 1987

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lieutenant-general in the British Army, writer, founder and… 1857–1941