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Apr 26, 1564
William Shakespeare
an English poet, playwright, and actor, widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's pre-eminent dramatist. -
Period: Apr 26, 1564 to
William Shakespeare
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Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson, 1st Viscount Nelson
Naval commander
Famous for his service in the Royal Navy, particularly during the Napoleonic Wars. -
Jane Austen
an English novelist whose works of romantic fiction, set among the landed gentry, earned her a place as one of the most widely read writers in English literature. -
Charles Darwin
Naturalist
Originator of the theory of evolution through natural selection and author of On the Origin of Species. -
Sir Winston Churchill
Prime Minister during World War II, historically ranked as one of the greatest British prime ministers. -
Charlie Chaplin
an English comic actor, filmmaker, and composer who rose to fame in the silent era. Chaplin became a worldwide icon through his screen persona "the Tramp" and is considered one of the most important figures in the history of the film industry. -
John Lennon
Composer, musician, philanthropist, peace activist, artist, and writer
Co-writer with Paul McCartney in The Beatles, the most successful band and music act of all time, and solo musician. -
Diana, Princess of Wales
First wife of Charles, Prince of Wales (marriage 1981–1996), and mother of Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, and Prince Harry. -
J. K. Rowling
a British novelist, screenwriter and film producer best known as the author of the Harry Potter fantasy series
