Literature · Media · Art · 1840–1902

Émile Zola

Émile Édouard Charles Antoine Zola (also US:; French:; 2 April 1840 – 29 September 1902) was a French novelist, journalist, playwright, the best-known practitioner of the literary school of naturalism, and an important contributor to the development of theatrical naturalism.

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Age at death: 62
Years since death: 124

Born: April 2, 1840 · rue Saint-Joseph, France
Died: September 29, 1902
Nationality: French
Known for: Literature, Media, Art

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1805–1875

Hans Christian Andersen

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1743–1826

Thomas Jefferson

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742–814

Charlemagne

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1725–1798

Giacomo Casanova

Giacomo Girolamo Casanova (Italian:; 2 April 1725 – 4 June 1798) was an Italian adventurer and writer who was born in the Republic of Venice and travelled extensively throughout Europe.

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1914–2000

Alec Guinness

Sir Alec Guinness (born Alec Guinness de Cuffe; 2 April 1914 – 5 August 2000) was an English actor.

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1939–1984

Marvin Gaye

Marvin Pentz Gaye Jr. (né Gay; April 2, 1939 – April 1, 1984) was an American R&B and soul singer, songwriter, musician, and record producer.

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1452–1519

Leonardo da Vinci

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1870–1924

Vladimir Lenin

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1853–1890

Vincent van Gogh

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1889–1977

Charlie Chaplin

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