Philosopher, mathematician, and writer who spent most of his adult life in the Netherlands.
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René Descartes
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Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Born in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. Died Weimar.
2 memorials
Noam Chomsky
Linguist, philosopher, cognitive scientist, logician, historian, political critic, and activist. A prominent intellectual and cultural figure. Born Pennsylvania.
Person, History, Philosophy, Politics & Administration, Science, USA
1 memorial
William Penn
Quaker leader and founder of Pennsylvania. Born in the Liberty of the Tower. After studying law, he spent several years in Ireland managing his father's estates. During this time he converted to Qu...
5 memorials
James Mill
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1 memorial
1 memorial
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Anthony Newley
Actor, singer and songwriter. Born at 230 High Street, Hackney. He played the Artful Dodger in David Lean's 1948 film of Oliver Twist, and on television he was in the impenetrably surreal 1960 come...
1 memorial
Comic Heritage
Merged with the Heritage Foundation.
29 memorials
1 memorial
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