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Famous carthaginian general who fought against Rome in the Punic wars. Crossed the alps into Italy with his army with elephants.
He is best known for creating the “assembly line” manufacturing process, a continuous manufacturing technique for mass production, a system used today universally. He’s also the creator of the Ford Motor Company.
He was the most powerful king of the Huns. His empire stretched from Germany to the Eastern Europe. He fought the Romans, but stopped short of sacking Rome in 452.
Great chinese philosopher, his teachings originated a way of thought called confucianism in China.
She was born in Albania and decided at an early age to be a nun. In 1950 she received the churches permission to form an order, the “Missionaries of Charity”. The orders mission was to help the sick, poor and those no one wanted, including lepers and the dying. The first mission was in India, [...]
Minister and national spokesman for the Nation of Islam.
Western Marshall. Known for being involved in the Gunfight at the OK Corral.
He was the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for around 50 years.
Considered the greatest military leader of all time, guiding his Macedonian and Greek troops to conquer most of the known world.
As a young girl she had visions from god telling her to recover France from English domination during the 100 years war. At 17 years of age she took command of the french armies obtaining many victories, leading to the coronation of Charles VII as king. Captured by the English she was convicted of [...]
The world’s most famous female aviator. The first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean (1932), the first person to fly solo across the Pacific Ocean (1935).
He fought in the militia against the indians in the “Creek war”. He was elected United States Congressman in 1826, 1828 and 1833. In 1836 he went to Texas to support the Texas revolution. The commander of the Alamo, William Tavis, asked for help and Crockett and others answered his call. The mexican General Santa Anna [...]
As an aviator he made the first nonstop solo crossing of the Atlantic Ocean, in 1927. He was an inventor an explorer and an author. Prior to WWII he advocated peace and became a leader of the antiwar movement. He was suspected of being pro Nazi. After the US entered the war he helped as [...]
Inventor of movable type printing. In 1455 he printed the first copies of what is known now as the “Gutemberg Bible”. About 200 copies were made. He’s considered the father of the printing industry. His discovery helped propel Europe into the renaissamce.
Mongolian conquering prince, who united the mongolian tribes and carved out an empire stretching from estern Europe to china. To this day he is venerated in Mongolia as the father of the country.
Italian sculptor of the early Renaissance.
Photographer of “The Associated Press”. He won the pulitzer price for his famous image of American soldiers raising the flag on Iwo Jima in War World II. The picture was taken in February 23, 1945 on Mount Suribachi.
One of the Founding Fathers of the United States. Leading writer, printer, scientist, inventor. Known also for his experiments with electricity and lightning.
One of the most strong, flamboyant and popular American Generals of the European Theater in World War II.
Painter, sculptor and architect, between other things. Sculptor of The David.
Chinese General and author of “The Art of War”, the most popular book about military strategy in the world. In modern times “The Art of War” was applied in other fields like Business and Management.