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Qi Jiguang

A Ming Dynasty general and military strategist, Qi Jiguang is celebrated for his reforms and innovations in military training and tactics.

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Qi Jiguang's manuals on military training and his use of specialized units, such as the 'Mandarin Duck Formation,' were highly influential.
Qi Jiguang was also a poet and calligrapher, reflecting the Confucian ideal of the scholar-general.
16th century (Ming Dynasty)

Queen Nzinga

The 17th-century queen of the Ndongo and Matamba Kingdoms, Nzinga is known for her military leadership and resistance against the Portuguese slave trade.

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Nzinga led her people in a decades-long struggle against Portuguese colonization. She was a skilled diplomat and formed alliances with the Dutch to resist Portuguese forces.
Nzinga was known for her intelligence and charisma. She once refused to sit on the floor during negotiations with the Portuguese, instead having a servant kneel to serve as her chair.
17th century (1583–1663)

Ramses II

One of ancient Egypt's most powerful pharaohs, Ramses II ruled for 66 years and is known for his military campaigns and monumental building projects.

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Ramses II signed one of the earliest known peace treaties with the Hittites. He also built the temples of Abu Simbel and the Ramesseum.
Ramses II had over 100 children and lived to be over 90 years old, an extraordinary age for his time. His mummy is one of the best-preserved from ancient Egypt.
New Kingdom of Egypt (c. 1303–1213 BCE)

Rembrandt van Rijn

A Dutch draughtsman, painter, and printmaker, an innovative and prolific master in three media and is generally considered one of the greatest visual artists in the history of art and the most important in Dutch art.

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Rembrandt is known for his use of light and shadow, his psychological depth, and his ability to capture the human condition in his portraits and historical scenes.
Rembrandt experienced financial difficulties later in life and was forced to sell his art collection and declare bankruptcy.
17th century (1606–1669 AD)

Richard Wagner

A revolutionary composer and conductor, Wagner is best known for his operas, which combine music, drama, and mythology. His works, such as 'The Ring Cycle,' have had a profound influence on Western music.

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Wagner's concept of the 'Gesamtkunstwerk' (total work of art) sought to unify all aspects of art into a single, cohesive experience.
Wagner's anti-Semitic writings and the appropriation of his music by the Nazis have made his legacy deeply controversial.
19th century (Romanticism)

Rigoberta Menchú

A K'iche' Guatemalan human rights activist and Nobel Peace Prize laureate, Rigoberta Menchú has dedicated her life to promoting indigenous rights.

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Menchú's autobiography, 'I, Rigoberta Menchú,' brought international attention to the struggles of indigenous peoples in Guatemala. She was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1992.
Menchú's activism began after her family was targeted by the Guatemalan military during the civil war. She has since become a global advocate for social justice.
20th century (1959–present)

Rimush

The son of Sargon of Akkad, Rimush is known for his military campaigns and his efforts to maintain the stability of the Akkadian Empire.

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Rimush's reign saw the suppression of numerous rebellions and the expansion of the Akkadian Empire. He also conducted campaigns against the Elamites and the Sumerians.
Rimush's reign was marked by internal conflict and rebellion. He was eventually assassinated, possibly by his own courtiers.
23rd century BC (2279–2270 BC)

Robert Boyle

An Anglo-Irish natural philosopher, chemist, physicist, and inventor. Boyle is largely regarded today as the first modern chemist, and therefore one of the founders of modern chemistry.

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Boyle formulated Boyle's Law, which describes the relationship between the pressure and volume of a gas. He advocated for the scientific method and experimentation.
Boyle was deeply religious and believed that science should be used to understand God's creation.
17th century (1627–1691 AD)

Robert Smalls

Born into slavery, Robert Smalls became a U.S. Congressman and a hero of the Civil War after commandeering a Confederate ship and escaping to freedom.

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Smalls later served five terms in the U.S. House of Representatives, where he fought for civil rights and education for African Americans.
Smalls' daring escape with his family and crew inspired many during the Civil War. He later purchased the home of his former enslaver and lived there for the rest of his life.
19th century (1839–1915)
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