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Pope Francis (1936 – ) First pope from the Americas

Praveen Varghese Thomas
Updated on 30-Jan-2023 15:47:23

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Introduction Pope Francis the Current Pope of the Roman Catholic Church. His full name is Jorge Mario Bergoglio. He was born on 17 December 1936 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. He is also known by the name Francis-I. His parent's name is Mario Jose Bergoglio and Regina Maria sivori. Pope Francis Description: Pope Francis Blesses the Faithful in St. Peters s square Rome Italy Early Years He went to technical secondary school and graduated in Chemistry. He worked as a chemist in the food industry for some time. At the age of 19, he started studying at a seminary in ... Read More

Marilyn Monroe (1926 – 1962) American actress, singer, model

Praveen Varghese Thomas
Updated on 30-Jan-2023 15:40:35

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Life & Career Monroe was born in Los Angeles, “California” and was named “Norma Jeane Mortenson”, by her mother “Gladys Baker Mortenson”. There is no such specific existence of Monroe’s biological father, but many speculate her mother re-married Martin Mortenson, after Monroe’s birth. Being a single parent, Gladys had a tough life, she worked in the daytime and kept her daughter with neighbours. Everything was going well until her ill luck of getting diagnosed with a mental disease. She was admitted to Norwalk State Hospital in 1935. For her mother’s illness, Monroe found had to stay with one of her ... Read More

John F. Kennedy (1917 – 1963) US President 1961 – 1963

Praveen Varghese Thomas
Updated on 30-Jan-2023 14:52:31

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IntroductionIrish Catholics from a wealthy, wellconnected Boston family raised John F. Kennedy. “Jack” Kennedy experienced numerous serious illnesses during his childhood and adolescence. Despite this, he put forth a lot of effort to establish a successful career, by writing books and volunteering at the time of World War II. Kennedy rose to fame as a result of his bravery in combat. After serving as a journalist for a limited time, Kennedy entered politics. He also served in the US navy. Early Life and Education John Fitzgerald Kennedy, called JFK, was born on May 29, 1917, in Brookline, Massachusetts. At ... Read More

Jawahar Lal Nehru

Praveen Varghese Thomas
Updated on 30-Jan-2023 14:45:32

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Introduction Jawaharlal Nehru, also known as Pandit Nehru, was born on November 14, 1889, in Allahabad in India. He was well noted by the world for his non-aligned foreign policy for Independent India. He was also a famous author and had written his famous books while he was in jail, such as “Letters from a Father to his Daughter”, “An Autobiography” and “The Discovery of India ''. Furthermore, he died on May 27, 1964, in New Delhi. Early Life and Career Nehru was born to a family of Kashmiri Brahmans, who had migrated to Delhi early in the 18th ... Read More

Indira Gandhi

Praveen Varghese Thomas
Updated on 30-Jan-2023 14:40:46

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IntroductionThe Iron Lady, or Indira Priyadarshini Gandhi, was India's first female prime minister and a prominent figure in Indian political history. She served as the Indian National Congress's symbol. Jawaharlal Nehru, the father of Indira Gandhi, was the first Indian Prime Minister to back M.K. Gandhi in the struggle for independence. She presided from 1966 to 1977 and again from 1980 until she died in 1984. She remained Chief of Staff in the highly integrated Jawaharlal Nehru government from 1947 until 1964. Early Life and Career Indira Gandhi was born on November 19, 1917, into a distinguished family. She ... Read More

George Washington

Praveen Varghese Thomas
Updated on 30-Jan-2023 14:30:54

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Introduction George Washington was born on 22nd February 1732 in Virginia in the U.S. Along with the general of America, he was the chief commander of the colonial armies during the revolution of America (1775-83). He became the first president of the U.S. (1789-97). Early Life and EducationHe spent his childhood on the Ferry Farm of Virginia. George's life had a dramatic turn at the age of 11 when George's father passed away, and the majority of Augustine's property along with Little Hunting Creek Plantation (Later Mount Vernon) was captured by his older brothers. He visited the island's military sites ... Read More

Franklin D. Roosevelt

Praveen Varghese Thomas
Updated on 30-Jan-2023 14:25:07

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Introduction Franklin Delano Roosevelt, better known by his initials FDR, was the 32nd President of the United States of America. He guided the American country through the Great Depression and World War II. The only president to hold office for more than two terms was him. Between 1933 to 1945, he held the role of president for four consecutive sessions before passing away on April 12, 1945, as the result of a significant brain haemorrhage. After the passing of FDR, Congress established the fixed term for presidents in office. Early Life and MarriageOn January 30, 1882, in Hyde Park, New ... Read More

Enid Blyton

Praveen Varghese Thomas
Updated on 30-Jan-2023 14:11:48

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IntroductionEnid Mary Blyton was born on 11th August 1897 in East Dulwich, South London. Thomas Carey Blyton and Theresa Mary were her parents and she had two siblings- Hanly and Carey both of them were younger than Blyton. Enid was very close to her father. He had a keen interest in gardening, music, theatre, literature, art, etc, which he passed on to Enid. Her mom was not in favour of Blyton doing all these outdoor activities and wanted her help with the household work. This attitude of hers brought differences between mother and daughter. Education Enid Blyton began her schooling ... Read More

Emile Durkheim

Praveen Varghese Thomas
Updated on 30-Jan-2023 13:37:54

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Introduction“Émile Durkheim, a famous French sociologist from the late 19th and early 20th century, is regarded as one of the most significant founders of modern sociology. He defined society as a sui generis reality, that cannot be reduced to its composing parts. According to him, society is formed when individual consciences interact and merge to form a synthetic reality that is unique and larger than the sum of its components. This reality cannot be explained either biologically or psychologically, but can only be interpreted sociologically and hence, supports Durkheim's claim of studying society scientifically. Childhood and Academic life Durkheim was ... Read More

Donald Trump (1946 – ) Businessman, US President

Praveen Varghese Thomas
Updated on 30-Jan-2023 13:34:48

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Introduction Donald Trump or full name Donald John Trump was born on 14th June in the year 1946 in New York City in the United States. He worked as the 45th President of the United States, U.S. that is in the year from 2017 to 2021. Apart from being a politician, he was also a businessman and a real estate investor, and a developer. He is the owner of several or multiple hotels, resorts, casinos, golf courses, and residential properties around the world including New York City. At the beginning of the 21st century, his organization, which is Trump's organization, ... Read More

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