Gustave Courbet
French Realism painter and innovator

Gustave Courbet led the Realism movement in 19th-century French painting, rejecting academic convention. His bold social statements influenced later artists.

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Tintoretto
Italian painter Tintoretto

Jacopo Robusti, known as Tintoretto, was an Italian painter of the Venetian school. He was praised for his rapid painting style and bold brushwork, earning him the nickname il Furioso. His works feature muscular figures, dramatic gestures, and innovative use of perspective.

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Tyson Fury
British professional boxer

Tyson Fury, born on August 12, 1988, is a British boxer. He has held various heavyweight titles, including the WBC title since 2020. Fury is known for his victories against Klitschko and Wilder, earning him multiple awards. He is considered one of the best active heavyweights and pound-for-pound fighters.

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Dabney Coleman
American actor Dabney Coleman

Dabney Coleman, born in 1932, was known for his roles in films like 9 to 5, Tootsie, and WarGames. He also had notable television roles, winning awards for his performances.

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Remedios Varo
Spanish surrealist painter

Remedios Varo overcame poverty and war, finding success in Mexico. She painted prolifically until her sudden death in 1963.

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Leonor Fini
Argentine-Italian surrealist painter and author

Leonor Fini, born in 1907, was a renowned artist celebrated for her portrayals of strong and sensual women. She excelled in painting, design, illustration, and writing.

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René Magritte
Belgian surrealist artist

René Magritte was a Belgian surrealist artist known for his thought-provoking depictions of familiar objects in unfamiliar contexts, challenging the concepts of reality and representation. His work has had a significant influence on various art movements.

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Leonora Carrington
British-Mexican surrealist painter and novelist

Leonora Carrington, a key figure in the surrealist movement, lived in Mexico City and was involved in the women's liberation movement in the 1970s.

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Francis Scott Key
American author of 'The Star-Spangled Banner'

Francis Scott Key, a lawyer and poet, wrote the American national anthem. He was also a prominent lawyer in Maryland and Washington, D.C., serving as District Attorney for the District of Columbia. Key owned slaves but also criticized slavery and provided legal aid to slaves seeking freedom.

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Alice Munro
Canadian Nobel Prize-winning short story writer

Alice Munro, known for revolutionizing short story architecture, set her fiction in Huron County. Her writing style explores human complexities with simplicity. She received numerous prestigious awards for her work before her passing in 2024.

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Charles Fourier
French philosopher and socialist thinker

Charles Fourier was a French philosopher and early socialist thinker who founded utopian socialism. His radical views have influenced modern society, including coining the word feminism. Fourier's ideas inspired intentional communities worldwide and influenced revolutionary thinkers.

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Vilfredo Pareto
Italian polymath and economist

Vilfredo Pareto was a versatile Italian scholar, known for his work in economics, sociology, and political science. He introduced Pareto efficiency and the Pareto principle, highlighting income inequality and elite social groups.

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Gilles Deleuze
French philosopher and writer

Gilles Deleuze was a prominent French philosopher known for his works on philosophy, literature, film, and fine art. His influential writings spanned various disciplines and movements, including post-structuralism and postmodernism.

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Max Weber
German sociologist and political economist

Max Weber, a key figure in sociology, studied law and history, wrote about capitalism and modernity, and emphasized the importance of social action and interpretive methods in research. His influence on social theory remains significant.

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Marcel Proust
French novelist and essayist

Marcel Proust, known for 'À la recherche du temps perdu', is a highly influential 20th-century author, praised by critics and writers.

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Albert Camus
French philosopher and Nobel Prize winner

Albert Camus, a French philosopher and author, won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1957. He was born in Algeria, resisted the German invasion during World War II, and was politically active against totalitarianism. Camus' works include The Stranger and The Plague.

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Søren Kierkegaard
Danish existentialist philosopher and theologian

Søren Kierkegaard was a Danish philosopher known for his critiques on religion, ethics, and psychology. He emphasized personal choice and commitment, and his work on Christian ethics and existentialism had a significant impact on Western culture.

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King C. Gillette
American businessman and inventor

King Camp Gillette invented the bestselling safety razor with disposable blades, but did not originate the razor and blades business model.

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MrBeast
American YouTuber, entrepreneur, and philanthropist

James Donaldson, known as MrBeast, is a popular YouTuber with over 257 million subscribers. He is famous for his high-production videos, challenges, and giveaways. Donaldson is also a successful entrepreneur and philanthropist, known for his various fundraising initiatives and successful YouTube channels.

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Miranda Lambert
American country singer, songwriter, and guitarist

Miranda Lambert, born in 1983, is a Grammy-winning artist known for hits like 'The House That Built Me' and 'Gunpowder & Lead'. She is a member of Pistol Annies and has released multiple successful albums, including 'Kerosene' and 'Platinum'.

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