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Dante Alighieri

An Italian poet and philosopher, Dante is best known for his epic work 'The Divine Comedy,' which is widely regarded as one of the greatest literary masterpieces in world literature.

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Dante's 'Divine Comedy' is divided into three parts: 'Inferno,' 'Purgatorio,' and 'Paradiso.' It explores themes of sin, redemption, and the afterlife, and has had a profound influence on Western culture.
Dante wrote 'The Divine Comedy' in the Tuscan dialect, which helped establish Italian as a literary language. He was exiled from Florence for political reasons and never returned, writing much of his masterpiece in exile.
13th-14th century (Medieval Italy)

Democritus

An ancient Greek philosopher, Democritus is known for his atomic theory, which posits that all matter is composed of indivisible particles called atoms.

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Democritus' atomic theory influenced later philosophers and scientists, including Epicurus and modern atomic theory. He also wrote on ethics, mathematics, and cosmology.
Democritus was known as the 'Laughing Philosopher' due to his cheerful demeanor and his belief that a life of moderation and intellectual pursuit leads to happiness.
5th century BC (460–370 BC)

Demosthenes

An Athenian orator and statesman, Demosthenes is known for his speeches warning against the threat of Philip II of Macedon.

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Demosthenes' 'Philippics' were a series of speeches criticizing Philip II and urging Athenians to resist Macedonian expansion. He is considered one of the greatest orators of ancient Greece.
Demosthenes overcame a speech impediment by practicing with pebbles in his mouth, a story that has become a symbol of perseverance.
4th century BC (384–322 BC)

Diogenes

An ancient Greek philosopher and one of the founders of Cynicism, Diogenes is known for his ascetic lifestyle and biting wit.

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Diogenes lived in a large ceramic jar and rejected material possessions. He famously carried a lamp in daylight, claiming to be looking for an honest man.
When Alexander the Great visited Diogenes and asked if he could do anything for him, Diogenes replied, 'Yes, stand out of my sunlight.'
Classical Greece (c. 412–323 BCE)

Dmitri Mendeleev

A Russian chemist and inventor, Dmitri Mendeleev is best known for formulating the Periodic Law and creating the Periodic Table of Elements.

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Mendeleev's Periodic Table revolutionized chemistry by predicting the properties of elements that had not yet been discovered.
Mendeleev was known for his eccentric personality, including his habit of cutting his hair only once a year and his love for playing card games.
19th century (Scientific Revolution)

Draco

An Athenian lawgiver, Draco is known for his harsh legal code, which introduced the concept of written laws in Athens.

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Draco's laws were notorious for their severity, with most offenses punishable by death. His name is the origin of the term 'draconian,' meaning excessively harsh.
Despite the harshness of his laws, Draco's introduction of written laws was a significant step towards the development of legal systems in ancient Greece.
7th century BC (650–600 BC)

Du Fu

A Chinese poet of the Tang Dynasty, Du Fu is revered for his deeply humanistic and socially conscious poetry, which reflects the turmoil of his times.

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Du Fu's works, such as 'The Ballad of the Army Carts,' provide a vivid portrayal of the suffering caused by war and political instability.
Du Fu's poetry was largely unappreciated during his lifetime but gained recognition posthumously, earning him the title 'Poet Sage.'
8th century (Tang Dynasty)