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Frank Robson (b. 1946), British-born musician (vocals, organ) who has made the most of his career in Finland where he arrived for the first time in 1967. Best remembered here as the vocalist of the legendary Finnish prog band Tasavallan Presidentti.
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Stendhal (1783-1842)
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Alice Bradley Sheldon (1915 – 1987), American science fiction author better known as James Tiptree Jr. Specialized in short stories.
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Ubirajara, legendary Tupi (native Brazilian) chieftain.
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Phil Vincent 1908-1979, Motorcycle designer and founder of 'Vincent' Motorcycles.   The Vincent black shadow 998cc was at one time the fastest motorcycle in the world.
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Wangari Maathai (1940 - 2011).
Kenyan scientist and environmental activist. Nobel Peace Prize, 2004.  |
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"Too often we enjoy the comfort of opinion without the discomfort of thought." -- John F. Kennedy
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Yo-Yo Ma (b. 1955).
French-American-Chinese cellist of renowned and deserved fame.  |
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Roger Zelazny (1937 – 1995), American poet and SciFi/Fantasy writer.
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Pierre Abélard (1079 - 1142).
French thinker better known for his love affair with Héloise d'Argenteuil.  |
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Todd Begg Master knifemaker
 
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"Too often we enjoy the comfort of opinion without the discomfort of thought." -- John F. Kennedy
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Anders Celsius (1701 - 1744)
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Gérard Depardieu (b. 1948)
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Leif Erikson (970 AD - 1020 AD).
Norse explorer from Iceland who 'discovered' North America around 1000 AD.  |
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Reginald Farrer 1880-1920, Botanist, writer, explorer and plant collector, specifically Himalayan and Chinese Rhododendrons and other Asian woody plants.  |
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"Too often we enjoy the comfort of opinion without the discomfort of thought." -- John F. Kennedy
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Hera.
The Greek goddess of marriage.  |
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Iphigenia
Agamemnon's sacrificed daughter  |
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Major Lawrence Johnson, 1871-1958, Garden designer and plant collector, owner of the (now National Trust) famous Hidcote gardens in Gloucestershire |
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Gustav Klimt (1862-1918)
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