Who is your favorite historical figure?
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MarshalFoche
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Oliver Cromwell. Firstly because he is from my area of the UK (around Huntingdon) and secondly because of all the political reforms he made. There is a statue of him outside the houses of parliament because he had such a huge influence on parliament as we know it. Here's his wikipedia page- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oliver_Cromwell
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Vincent Van gogh. I love how he manged to not only live a functional life despite his mental problems, but also channel it inoto beutiful art.
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Vincent Van gogh. I love how he manged to not only live a functional life despite his mental problems, but also channel it into beutiful art.
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In terms of how interesting I find them: Che Guevara The Marquis de Sade Phoolan Devi Boudicca Malcolm X Joan of Arc Cora Pearl I find it difficult to choose a "favorite" one, seeing as they've all done things I don't exactly admire. But I find it more interesting to read about complex people than I do angelic ones.
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Inspector Abberline. That poor man tried so hard to solve the unsolvable: Who was Jack the Ripper. He was dedicated to his work, wasn't prejudice about the fact that the victims were prostitutes and never bragged or revealed what he was doing for profit
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William Tell
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Please know that the person I name is one I deplore for his reputation and actions. I name him because he has been the subject of countless books and articles. He has fascinated people for good or ill ever since his rise and fall from power. He is universally recognized as a prime example of supreme power gone terribly wrong. I name him my favorite, because he is an example of someone with negative charisma. His life has presented scholars and laypersons alike with unending speculation and fascination. That person is Adolph Hitler.
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CONFUCIUS - because his 'words' continues to live and help mankind.
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I'm not the usual definition of "Christian", but Jesus. Abe Lincoln - a fascinating figure.
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Queens Elizabeth I, one tough lady.
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Jesus of Nazareth.
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Leonardo da Vinci, he was 150% baller.
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Empress Theodora. She was a prostitute, the Emperor fell in love with her and married her, making her Empress and equal to him. She created numerous advances in women's rights, including the right to own property, have abortions, divorce, and was the first person to make rape a crime of violence against the victim, rather than an economic crime against her husband or father.
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My Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
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