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Aaron Burr

A U.S. Vice President and controversial figure, Aaron Burr is best known for killing Alexander Hamilton in a duel and his later trial for treason.

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Burr served as Vice President under Thomas Jefferson but was later accused of plotting to create an independent nation in the western United States. He was acquitted of treason.
Burr's duel with Hamilton was the result of years of political and personal rivalry. After the duel, Burr's political career was ruined, and he lived in relative obscurity.
18th to early 19th century (1756–1836)

Adad-nirari III

A king of the Neo-Assyrian Empire, Adad-nirari III is known for his military campaigns and his efforts to stabilize the empire.

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Adad-nirari III's reign saw the expansion of the Assyrian Empire and the implementation of reforms to stabilize the empire. He also conducted campaigns against the Arameans and the Medes.
Adad-nirari III's reign marked a period of relative stability for the Assyrian Empire, but his death led to a period of decline and internal conflict.
8th century BC (811–783 BC)

Adam Smith

A Scottish economist and philosopher, considered the 'Father of Economics'. He is known for his book 'The Wealth of Nations'.

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Smith's 'The Wealth of Nations' laid the foundation for modern economics and advocated for free markets and limited government intervention.
Smith was a professor of moral philosophy and believed that ethical considerations were essential to a well-functioning economy.
18th century (1723–1790 AD)

Aeschylus

An ancient Greek tragedian, Aeschylus is often called the 'Father of Tragedy.' He wrote over 70 plays, but only seven have survived.

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Aeschylus introduced the use of a second actor in Greek tragedy, allowing for more complex dialogue and conflict. His most famous work is the 'Oresteia' trilogy.
According to legend, Aeschylus died when an eagle dropped a tortoise on his head, mistaking his bald head for a rock.
Classical Greece (c. 525–456 BCE)

Agatha Christie

An English writer known as the 'Queen of Crime,' Christie is one of the best-selling authors of all time, famous for her detective novels featuring characters like Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple.

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Christie wrote 66 detective novels, 14 short story collections, and the world's longest-running play, 'The Mousetrap.' Her works have been translated into over 100 languages.
In 1926, Christie mysteriously disappeared for 11 days, sparking a nationwide search. She was found at a hotel, claiming to have no memory of the events, and the incident remains a mystery.
20th century (Modern Literature)

Ajatashatru

A king of the Magadha kingdom in ancient India, Ajatashatru is known for his military conquests and his role in the early development of Buddhism.

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Ajatashatru expanded the Magadha empire through warfare and diplomacy. He also convened the First Buddhist Council, which helped preserve the teachings of Buddha.
Ajatashatru's reign was marked by both military success and internal conflict, including the murder of his father, Bimbisara, to seize the throne.
5th century BC (492–460 BC)

Akbar the Great

The third Mughal emperor, Akbar is known for his policy of religious tolerance and his efforts to unify the diverse peoples of his empire.

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Akbar's reign saw the expansion of the Mughal Empire to its greatest extent. He abolished the jizya tax on non-Muslims and promoted a syncretic religion called Din-i Ilahi.
Akbar was illiterate but had a keen interest in learning and the arts. He maintained a library of over 24,000 books and was a patron of artists, poets, and scholars.
16th century (1542–1605)

Alan Turing

A mathematician and codebreaker, Alan Turing played a crucial role in breaking the German Enigma code during World War II, helping to end the war.

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Turing is considered the father of computer science and artificial intelligence. He developed the concept of the Turing machine, a foundational idea in computing.
Turing was persecuted for his homosexuality and was forced to undergo chemical castration. He died under mysterious circumstances in 1954, and his contributions were only fully recognized decades later.
20th century (1912–1954)

Alaric I

The first king of the Visigoths, Alaric I is best known for his sack of Rome in 410 AD, a pivotal event in the decline of the Western Roman Empire.

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Alaric's sack of Rome was the first time the city had been captured by a foreign enemy in nearly 800 years. It shocked the Roman world and marked the beginning of the end for the Western Empire.
Alaric died shortly after sacking Rome, and his followers diverted a river to bury him in a secret grave, along with his treasure, to prevent it from being looted.
Late antiquity (c. 370–410 AD)
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