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Philo Farnsworth

An American inventor, Farnsworth is credited with developing the first fully functional all-electronic television system, revolutionizing communication and entertainment.

innovative visionary determined pioneering
Farnsworth transmitted the first electronic television image in 1927, but his contributions were overshadowed by corporate battles and patent disputes.
Farnsworth was inspired by the rows of a plowed field to create the concept of scanning lines for television, a breakthrough in image transmission.
20th century (Modern Technology)

Phineas Gage

A railroad worker whose survival after a severe brain injury provided groundbreaking insights into the brain's functions and personality.

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Gage survived an iron rod piercing his skull, which dramatically changed his personality. His case became a landmark in neuroscience.
Gage's injury led to the discovery that different parts of the brain control different functions. His skull and the iron rod are now displayed at Harvard University.
19th century (1823–1860)

Pisistratus

An Athenian tyrant, Pisistratus is known for his efforts to promote cultural and economic development in Athens during his rule.

ambitious charismatic visionary controversial
Pisistratus implemented policies that benefited the lower classes, such as land redistribution and public works projects. He also promoted the arts and religious festivals.
Despite being a tyrant, Pisistratus' rule is often seen as a period of stability and cultural growth in Athens, laying the groundwork for its later democratic reforms.
6th century BC (600–527 BC)

Plato

An influential philosopher and founder of the Academy in Athens, Plato's ideas on justice, beauty, and equality have shaped Western thought for millennia.

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Plato was a student of Socrates and the teacher of Aristotle. His most famous work, 'The Republic,' explores the nature of justice and the ideal state.
Plato's real name was Aristocles; 'Plato' was a nickname meaning 'broad,' possibly referring to his wide shoulders or expansive intellect.
Classical Greece (427–347 BCE)

Pliny the Elder

A Roman author, naturalist, and naval commander, Pliny the Elder is best known for his work 'Naturalis Historia,' an encyclopedia of natural knowledge.

curious intellectual observant methodical
Pliny's 'Naturalis Historia' covers a wide range of topics, including astronomy, geography, botany, and zoology. It was one of the first attempts to compile all known knowledge.
Pliny died during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD while attempting to rescue friends from the disaster. His nephew, Pliny the Younger, recorded the event.
Roman Empire (23–79 AD)

Pliny the Younger

A Roman lawyer, author, and magistrate, Pliny the Younger is known for his letters, which provide valuable insights into Roman life and the eruption of Mount Vesuvius.

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Pliny's letters include detailed accounts of the eruption of Mount Vesuvius, which he witnessed from a distance. He also wrote about the persecution of Christians under Trajan.
Pliny's letters were carefully curated and published during his lifetime, making them some of the earliest examples of published correspondence.
Roman Empire (61–113 AD)

Protagoras

An ancient Greek sophist, Protagoras is known for his relativism and his famous statement, 'Man is the measure of all things.'

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Protagoras was one of the first sophists, professional teachers who traveled Greece offering instruction in rhetoric and philosophy. His relativism challenged traditional notions of truth and morality.
Protagoras' work was controversial in his time, and he was accused of impiety for his skeptical views on the gods, leading to the burning of his books.
5th century BC (490–420 BC)

Pyrrhus of Epirus

A Greek general and statesman, Pyrrhus is known for his military campaigns against Rome and the term 'Pyrrhic victory,' which refers to a victory that comes at a devastating cost.

ambitious strategic courageous reckless
Pyrrhus won several battles against the Romans but suffered heavy losses, leading to the term 'Pyrrhic victory.' He also fought in Sicily and Macedon.
Pyrrhus was known for his use of war elephants, which were a formidable but costly asset in his campaigns.
3rd century BC (319–272 BC)

Pythagoras

An ancient Greek mathematician and philosopher, Pythagoras is best known for the Pythagorean theorem, which relates to the sides of a right triangle.

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Pythagoras founded a religious movement known as Pythagoreanism, which combined mathematics with mystical beliefs. His followers believed in the transmigration of souls.
Pythagoras' theorem was known to the Babylonians long before he was born, but he is credited with being the first to prove it mathematically.
Archaic Greece (c. 570–495 BCE)
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