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John Muir

Scottish-born naturalist known as the Father of the National Parks

Did you know?He once survived a massive windstorm in the Sierra Nevada by climbing to the top of a tall tree to experience the swaying.

John Muir ( MURE; April 21, 1838 – December 24, 1914), also known as "John of the Mountains" and "Father of the National Parks", was a Scottish-born American naturalist, author, environmental philosopher, botanist, zoologist, glaciologist, and early advocate for the preservation of wilderness in the United States.

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Age at death: 76
Years since death: 111

Born: April 21, 1838 · Dunbar, United Kingdom
Died: December 24, 1914
Cause of death: Pneumonia
Nationality: British
Known for: Science, Literature, Technology

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Mother: Ann Gilrye
Spouse: Louisa Wanda Strentzel
Children: Helen Lillian Muir Funk, Wanda Muir Hanna

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1926–2022

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1864–1920

Max Weber

Maximilian Carl Emil Weber (German:; 21 April 1864 – 14 June 1920) was a German sociologist, historian, jurist, and political economist who was one of the central figures in the development of sociology and the social sciences more generally. His ideas continue to influence social theory and research.

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1729–1796

Catherine II of Russia

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1816–1855

Charlotte Brontë

Charlotte Nicholls (21 April 1816 – 31 March 1855), commonly known by her maiden name Charlotte Brontë (commonly ), was an English novelist and poet, and was the elder sister of Emily, Anne and Branwell Brontë. She is best known for her novel Jane Eyre, which was first published under the pseudonym Currer Bell.

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1915–2001

Anthony Quinn

Manuel Antonio Rodolfo Quinn Oaxaca (April 21, 1915 – June 3, 2001), known as Anthony Quinn, was a Mexican and American actor. He was known for his portrayal of earthy, passionate characters "marked by a brutal and elemental virility" in over 100 film, television and stage roles between 1936 and 2001.

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Adolf Hitler

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1564–1616

William Shakespeare

Playwright and poet widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language; traditionally born and died on April 23.

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1818–1883

Karl Marx

Karl Marx (German:; 5 May 1818 – 14 March 1883) was a German philosopher, social and political theorist, and revolutionary socialist.

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