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Gilgamesh

The legendary king of Uruk, Gilgamesh is the protagonist of the Epic of Gilgamesh, one of the earliest known works of literature.

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The Epic of Gilgamesh explores themes of friendship, mortality, and the search for eternal life. It is considered one of the first great works of literature.
Gilgamesh is believed to have been a historical king of Uruk, but his story has been heavily mythologized over time. The epic was lost for centuries before being rediscovered in the 19th century.
Ancient Mesopotamia (c. 2800–2500 BCE)

Giordano Bruno

An Italian philosopher, cosmologist, and mystic, Bruno championed the idea of an infinite universe and the existence of multiple worlds, challenging the geocentric model of the cosmos.

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Bruno's radical ideas, including his rejection of Church doctrine and support for Copernican theory, led to his trial for heresy and eventual execution by burning in 1600.
Bruno's ideas about an infinite universe and the plurality of worlds were centuries ahead of their time and have since been validated by modern astronomy.
16th century (Renaissance)

Girolamo Savonarola

An Italian Dominican friar and preacher, Girolamo Savonarola was a controversial figure who led a puritanical movement in Florence during the late 15th century.

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Savonarola's sermons criticized the corruption of the Church and the Medici family, leading to the 'Bonfire of the Vanities,' where luxury items were burned.
He was eventually excommunicated and executed, but his ideas influenced later religious reformers.
15th century (Renaissance Italy)

Gjergj Kastrioti (Skanderbeg)

An Albanian nobleman and military commander, Skanderbeg is celebrated for leading a decades-long resistance against the Ottoman Empire in the 15th century.

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Skanderbeg's guerrilla tactics and leadership allowed him to hold off the Ottomans for over 25 years, earning him the title 'Champion of Christendom.'
Skanderbeg's helmet, adorned with a goat's head, became a symbol of Albanian resistance and is still revered in Albania today.
15th century (1405–1468 AD)

Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz

A polymath who made significant contributions to mathematics, philosophy, and logic, Leibniz is best known for developing calculus independently of Newton and for his optimistic philosophy of 'the best of all possible worlds.'

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Leibniz's notation for calculus is still in use today. He also invented the binary system, which is the foundation of modern computing.
Leibniz was a prolific correspondent, exchanging letters with over 1,100 people, including many of the leading intellectuals of his time.
17th-18th century (Enlightenment)

Grace O'Malley

An Irish pirate queen and chieftain, Grace O'Malley (Gráinne Mhaol) led a life of adventure and defiance against English rule in 16th-century Ireland.

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Grace O'Malley commanded a fleet of ships and led numerous raids along the Irish coast, earning her the nickname 'The Sea Queen of Connacht.'
Grace O'Malley famously met with Queen Elizabeth I to negotiate the release of her son and secure her own position, a rare meeting between two powerful women of the time.
16th century (1530–1603 AD)

Grigori Rasputin

A mystic and self-proclaimed holy man, Grigori Rasputin gained influence over the Russian royal family, particularly Tsarina Alexandra, due to his alleged ability to heal her son.

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Rasputin's influence over the Romanovs contributed to the decline of their popularity, and he was eventually assassinated by nobles seeking to end his power.
Rasputin's death is shrouded in legend, with stories claiming he survived poisoning, shooting, and drowning before finally succumbing.
19th-20th century (Late Tsarist Russia)

Gudea

A ruler of the city-state of Lagash, Gudea is known for his piety and his construction of temples and other religious buildings.

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Gudea's reign saw the construction of numerous temples and religious buildings, including the Eninnu temple dedicated to the god Ningirsu. He is also known for his statues, which depict him in a pious pose.
Gudea's statues are some of the finest examples of Sumerian art. They provide valuable insights into the religious and cultural practices of ancient Mesopotamia.
22nd century BC (2144–2124 BC)

Guglielmo Marconi

An Italian inventor and electrical engineer, Marconi is credited with developing the first practical radio communication system, earning him the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1909.

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Marconi's wireless telegraphy system revolutionized communication, enabling long-distance transmission of messages without wires. His work laid the foundation for modern radio and telecommunications.
Marconi's first transatlantic radio transmission in 1901 disproved the belief that radio waves could not travel long distances due to the Earth's curvature.
19th-20th century (Modern Technology)
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