Literature · Activism · Film · 1928–2014

Maya Angelou

Maya Angelou ( AN-jə-loh; born Marguerite Annie Johnson; April 4, 1928 – May 28, 2014) was an American memoirist, essayist, poet, and civil rights activist.

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Age at death: 86
Years since death: 12

Born: April 4, 1928 · St. Louis, United States
Died: May 28, 2014
Nationality: American
Known for: Literature, Activism, Film

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1979–2008

Heath Ledger

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1932–1986

Andrei Tarkovsky

Andrei Arsenyevich Tarkovsky (Russian: Андрей Арсеньевич Тарковский, pronounced; 4 April 1932 – 29 December 1986) was a Soviet film director and screenwriter of Russian origin. He is widely considered one of the greatest directors in cinema history.

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188–217

Caracalla

Marcus Aurelius Antoninus (born Lucius Septimius Bassianus, 4 April 188 – 8 April 217), better known by his nickname Caracalla (Latin:), was Roman emperor from 198 to 217 AD, first serving as nominal co-emperor under his father and then ruling alone after 211 AD.

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1896–1963

Tristan Tzara

Tristan Tzara (French:; Romanian:; born Samuel or Samy Rosenstock, also known as S. Samyro; 28 April 1896 – 25 December 1963) was a Romanian and French avant-garde poet, essayist and performance artist.

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1914–1996

Marguerite Duras

Marguerite Germaine Marie Donnadieu (French:, 4 April 1914 – 3 March 1996), known as Marguerite Duras (French:), was a French novelist, playwright, screenwriter, essayist, and experimental filmmaker.

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Sami Khedira

Sami Khedira (German:; Arabic: سامي خضيرة; born 4 April 1987) is a German former professional footballer who played as a central midfielder. He is currently the assistant coach of La Liga club Real Madrid.

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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

Sir Charles Spencer Chaplin Jr. (16 April 1889 – 25 December 1977) was an English comic actor, filmmaker, singer, film editor and composer who rose to fame in the era of silent film.

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