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Robert the Bruce

King of Scotland from 1306 to 1329, Robert the Bruce led Scotland to independence from England, securing victory at the Battle of Bannockburn.

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Robert's leadership and military tactics were crucial in securing Scottish independence, and he remains a national hero in Scotland.
Legend has it that Robert was inspired by a spider's persistence while hiding in a cave, which motivated him to continue his fight for independence.
13th-14th century (Medieval Scotland)

Rosa Luxemburg

A Marxist theorist and revolutionary, Luxemburg was a prominent figure in the socialist movement in Germany. She co-founded the Spartacus League, which later became the Communist Party of Germany.

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Luxemburg was a fierce critic of both capitalism and authoritarian socialism. She was assassinated in 1919 during the suppression of the Spartacist uprising.
Luxemburg's body was thrown into a canal after her murder, and it was only recovered months later. Her writings continue to inspire socialist movements worldwide.
19th-20th century (Socialist Movement)

Rosa Parks

An American activist in the civil rights movement, Rosa Parks is best known for her refusal to give up her seat on a bus to a white passenger in Montgomery, Alabama. Her act of defiance sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycott and helped galvanize the civil rights movement.

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Parks was a member of the NAACP and had been involved in civil rights activism for many years before her famous act of resistance. She received numerous awards for her contributions to the civil rights movement.
Parks's act of defiance was not spontaneous but was a planned act of civil disobedience. She is considered an icon of the civil rights movement and a symbol of resistance against racial injustice.
20th century (1913–2005)

Rosalind Franklin

A British chemist and X-ray crystallographer, Franklin's work was crucial to the discovery of the DNA double helix, though her contributions were largely unrecognized during her lifetime.

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Franklin's X-ray diffraction images of DNA, particularly 'Photo 51,' provided key evidence for the double helix structure, but her work was overshadowed by Watson and Crick.
Franklin died in 1958, and the Nobel Prize for the discovery of DNA's structure was awarded to Watson, Crick, and Wilkins in 1962, with no mention of her.
20th century (Modern Biology)

Sappho

An ancient Greek poet from the island of Lesbos, Sappho is known for her lyric poetry, much of which focused on love and personal relationships.

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Sappho's poetry was highly regarded in antiquity, and she was often referred to as the 'Tenth Muse.' Only fragments of her work survive today.
The word 'lesbian' derives from the name of Sappho's home island, Lesbos, due to her reputation for writing about love between women.
Archaic Greece (c. 630–570 BCE)

Sargon of Akkad

The founder of the Akkadian Empire, Sargon is considered one of the first rulers to create a multi-ethnic, centrally governed empire.

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Sargon's empire stretched from the Mediterranean to the Persian Gulf. He is often credited with creating the first standing army and establishing a centralized administration.
Legend has it that Sargon was placed in a basket and set adrift on the Euphrates River as a baby, similar to the story of Moses in the Bible. His rise to power is one of the most famous in ancient history.
24th century BC (2334–2279 BC)

Scott Joplin

An African-American composer and pianist, Joplin is known as the 'King of Ragtime' for his iconic compositions, such as 'Maple Leaf Rag' and 'The Entertainer.'

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Joplin's ragtime music laid the groundwork for jazz and influenced generations of musicians. He also composed operas, though they were not widely recognized during his lifetime.
Joplin's music experienced a revival in the 1970s when 'The Entertainer' was used in the film 'The Sting,' sparking renewed interest in ragtime.
19th-20th century (Ragtime)

Seneca the Younger

A Roman Stoic philosopher, statesman, and playwright, Seneca is known for his works on ethics and his role as an advisor to Emperor Nero.

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Seneca's writings on Stoicism emphasize the importance of virtue, self-control, and rationality. He was also a successful playwright, with works like 'Medea' and 'Phaedra.'
Seneca was forced to commit suicide by Nero after being accused of involvement in a conspiracy. His death is often seen as a symbol of Stoic virtue.
Roman Empire (4 BC–65 AD)

Sennacherib

A king of the Neo-Assyrian Empire, Sennacherib is known for his military campaigns and his construction projects, including the city of Nineveh.

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Sennacherib's reign saw the expansion of the Assyrian Empire and the construction of impressive buildings, including the 'Palace Without Rival' in Nineveh. He also conducted a famous siege of Jerusalem.
Sennacherib's siege of Jerusalem is mentioned in the Bible, where it is said that an angel of the Lord struck down 185,000 Assyrian soldiers, forcing Sennacherib to retreat.
7th century BC (705–681 BC)
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