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american linguist, philosopher and activist
1928
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Prime Minister of the United Kingdom
1874–1965
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1925–2013
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Jewish-American political theorist
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French writer (1840-1902)
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Roman historian
-59–17 BC
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Ancient Greek epic poet, author of the Iliad and the Odyssey
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English actor, writer, and dramatist
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1890–1976
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American author, speaker and pastor
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former prime minister of Israel
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German Romantic composer
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English Romantic poet and artist
1757–1827
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German theoretical physicist
1858–1947
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American science fiction author
1907–1988
