Friday, September 12, 2008

Famous People related to Alistair Arthur WettinBETA
Catherine the Great (1729-1796)
Empress of Russia
Catherine II of Russia, also known as Catherine the Great, ruled Russia for over three decades. She extended the borders of the Russian Empire and made Russia the dominant power in south-eastern Europe.
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William Whipple (1730-1785)
New Hampshire Representative
A merchant and Brigadier General in the New Hampshire Militia, William Whipple Jr. signed the Declaration of Independence as a representative of New Hampshire.
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James Matthew Barrie (1860-1937)
Scottish Novelist
James Matthew Barrie wrote the stories of Peter Pan and The Lost Boys. His college acquaintances include Arthur Conan Doyle and Robert Lewis Stevenson, with whom he wrote for the university newspaper.
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Margaret I of Denmark (1353-1412)
Queen Consort of Scotland
Margaret I of Denmark was married to James III of Scotland. She was promised a large dowry, but her father gave her possession of two islands until he could pay. To this day there are disputes over the dowry payment.
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John C. Fremont (1813-1890)
American Explorer
John Charles Fremont led several surveying expeditions through the western United States including the Oregon Trail and the Sierra Nevadas.
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George Ross (1730-1779)
Pennsylvania Representative
George Ross served in the Continental Army and on the Committee of Safety. He later served in the Continental Congress and signed the Declaration of Independence.
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John Peters Ringo (1850-1882)
American Outlaw
John Peters "Johnny" Ringo became a legend of the Old West because of his alleged involvement in the gunfight at the OK Corral and his association with the Clanton Gang.
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P.B.S. Pinchback (1837-1921)
politician
Pinkney Benton Stewart Pinchback served as the republican governor of Louisiana, making him the first African American to hold that title in a U.S. state.
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Theodore Roosevelt (1858-1919)
26th President of the United States
Theodore "Teddy" Roosevelt was the first president to win the Nobel Peace Prize. With the assassination of President McKinley he became the youngest president in the nation's history. He brought new excitement and power to the presidency as he vigorously led Congress and the American public toward progressive reforms and a strong foreign policy. His popular presidency had many accomplishments, but he personally considered his greatest accomplishment to be the creation of the Panama Canal. The "Teddy" Bear got its name from President Roosevelt.
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George Wythe (1726-1806)
Virginia Representative
George Wythe was a slave owner who became an abolitionist. He signed the Declaration and also became the Mayor of Williamsburg Virginia.
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Nancy Astor (1879-1964)
Viscountess of Britain
Nancy Witcher Astor was the first woman to serve in the British House of Commons.
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Edward Tilly (1588-1621)
Mayflower Passenger
Edward Tilly and his wife came to Plymouth on the Mayflower. He signed the Mayflower compact.
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L. M. Montgomery (1874-1942)
Canadian Author
Canadian author Lucy Maud Montgomery is famous for her series of novels, Anne of Green Gables.
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William Wordsworth (1770-1850)
English Poet
England's Poet Laureate from 1843 through 1850, William Wordsworth began what is now referred to as the Romantic Age in literature. "The Prelude" is considered one of Wordsworth's most notable and applauded poems.
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Robert Penn Warren (1905-1989)
American Poet and Novelist
Most famous for his Pulitzer Prize-winning novel All the King's Men, Robert Penn Warren has also won several prizes and awards (including other Pulitzer Prizes) for his poetry and other writings. He was the first U.S. Poet Laureate Consultant in Poetry to the Library of Congress.
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Caroline Lavinia Scott Harrison (1832-1892)
First Lady
Caroline Lavinia Scott Harrison was the accomplished wife of President Benjamin Harrison. She painted, played the piano, and was an excellent hostess.
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Vina Fay Wray (1907-2004)
Actress
She is best remembered for her role as Ann Darrow, the blonde seductress of a gigantic, prehistoric gorilla in the classic horror/adventure film King Kong (1933).
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Robert Louis Stevenson (1850-1894)
Scottish Novelist and Poet
Robert Lewis Balfour Stevenson penned the classic adventure tale, Treasure Island. His experiences traveling not only inspired his fictional novels, but led him to write several travel books as well.
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George Clymer (1739-1813)
Pennsylvania Representative
George Clymer led demonstrations against the Tea Act and the Stamp Act. He signed the Declaration and served in political offices until the end of his life.
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Sir Walter Scott (1771-1832)
Scottish Novelist and Poet
Very popular in his day, Walter Scott wrote such classics as Ivanhoe, Rob Roy, and The Lady of the Lake.
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Julia Gardiner Tyler (1820-1889)
First Lady
The 2nd wife and 3rd First Lady of John Tyler, Julia Gardiner Tyler was the First Lady for the last 8 months of her husband's term.
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Laurence Olivier (1907-1989)
British-born Actor, Director and Producer
Laurence Kerr Olivier was an Academy Award-winning actor, director, and producer. He acted in such films as Wuthering Heights, Pride and Prejudice, and Spartacus. Olivier also appeared in many plays throughout his career.
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F. Scott Fitzgerald (1896-1940)
American Author
Francis Scott Fitzgerald is considered to be one of the greatest American writers of the 20th century. He wrote "The Great Gatsby" and "This Side of Paradise".
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Humphry Davy (1778-1829)
English Inventor
Humphry Davy, an English chemist, invented the first electric light. He is also credited with the isolation of many elements through a process we now call electrolysis.
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Ronald Reagan (1911-2004)
40th President of the United States of America
Ronald Wilson Reagan was the oldest person to be elected president. A former actor, he was called "The Great Communicator." He helped to cut income taxes and to reduce inflation.
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Daniel Boone (1734-1820)
Frontiersman
Daniel Boone was one of the first American folk heroes. Boone blazed a trail into what is now Kentucky.
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Elizabeth II (1952-present) (1926-)
Windsors- Queen of the Commonwealth Realm
Elizabeth II, Queen of the Commonwealth Realm, took the throne upon the death of her father, George VI, in 1952. She is married to the Duke of Edinburgh and currently resides in Buckingham Palace in London.
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Peter Alekseyevich (1672-8-1725)
Russian Emperor
Peter the Great was a tsar of Russia with his half-brother, Ivan V. Peter is best remembered for his Westernization and reform of Russia. During his reign Peter reorganized Russia's military to reflect European military ideals and created a strong navy.
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Anna of Russia (1693-1740)
Empress of Russia
Anna Ivanovna reigned as Duchess of Courland from 1711 to 1730 and as Empress of Russia from 1730 to 1740. She strongly disliked and distrusted Russian nobles and created a special police force to intimidate those who opposed her.
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Alfred Tennyson (1809-1892)
English Poet
Alfred, Lord Tennyson is remembered for his classical poetry. "Idylls of the King", written in 1885 is a work derived from the legend of King Arthur and is one of Tennyson's most famous pieces of writing.
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Mae West (1893-1980)
American Actress, Screenwriter, and Playwright
Mae West, born Mary Jane West, is considered one of the most controversial stars of the 1930's. Her scripts often endured huge amounts censorship, but also huge success with audiences. She wrote and starred in She Done Him Wrong and I'm No Angel.
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Wernher von Braun (1912-1977)
Rocket Scientist
Wernher Von Braun was a leading figure in the development of rocket technology. He is generally thought of as the father of the United States space program.
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Robert Graves (1895-1985)
English Author
English scholar, poet, and novelist; Robert Graves produced over 140 works. His famous works include The Long Week-End.
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Elizabeth Browning (1806-1861)
English Author and poet
How do I love thee? Let me count the ways. These famous words were penned by English poet and author Elizabeth Barrett Browning, one of the most respected writers of the Victorian era.
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Ferdinand von Zeppelin (1838-1917)
Zeppelin Airship Founder
Ferdinand von Zeppelin was the founder of the Zeppelin airship company. However, the crash of the Hindenburg ended the production of his airships.
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