Learn about the life and career of Kate Hudson, the actress who won a Best Supporting Oscar nomination for Almost Famous. Find out her birth date, birthplace, parents, and other facts and trivia.
Zuckoff is the author of eight previous works of nonfiction, including the #1 New York Times bestseller 13 Hours: The Inside Account of What Really Happened in Benghazi, which became the basis of the Paramount Pictures movie of the same name.
Mahatma Gandhi, the revered Indian leader and advocate of nonviolent resistance, inspired a nation to fight for independence from British rule through peaceful means, leaving an enduring legacy in history.
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On the second day of the fighting at Kotah-ki-Serai, the rani, dressed in male attire, was shot from her horse and killed. Gwalior fell soon after, and organized resistance collapsed. Rao Sahib and Tatia Tope continued to lead guerrilla attacks against the British until they were captured and executed.
After graduation, Helen Keller began her life’s work of helping blind and deaf-blind people. She appeared before state and national legislatures and international forums. She regarded herself as a “world citizen”, visiting 39 countries on five continents between 1939 and 1957.
Vladimir Lenin was a Russian communist revolutionary and head of the Bolshevik Party who was leader of the Soviet Union after the Russian Revolution of 1917.
Victoria Woodhull was an unconventional American reformer, who at various times championed such diverse causes as women’s suffrage, free love, mystical socialism, and the Greenback movement. She was also the first woman to run for the U.S. presidency (1872).
Vinnie Hacker Wiki/Biography/Age. Vinnie Hacker, who was born on J, is 19 years old as of 2021. He was born and raised in a well-established Christian family in Seattle, Washington, United States. He is an American by nationality and a Christian by religion.
Newmar in December 2007. Julie Newmar (born Julia Chalene Newmeyer, August 16, 1933) is an American movie, television, voice, stage actress, dancer, singer, writer, and model. She is known for her role as Catwoman in Batman. She won a Tony Award. Newmar was born on August 16, 1933 in Los Angeles, California. She was married to J. Holt Smith.
Andrés García Jr. was born on 1 September 1968 in Mexico. He is an actor, known for Retrato de familia (1995), Like Water for Chocolate (1992) and El placer de la venganza (1988).
Life of Sun Bu'er. Sun Bu'er (1119-1182), who had the surname Sun, the given name Fuchun, the religious name Bu'er, and the sobriquets 'Leisurely Lady of Purity and Tranquility'(清靜散人 Qingjing Sanren) and 'Immortal Lady Sun' (孫仙姑 Sun Xiangu), was a native of Ninghai (present-day Muping, Shandong) in the Jin dynasty.
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The Best New Biographies and Memoirs to Read in 2024 This year sees some riveting and remarkable lives—from artist Ai Weiwei to singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell—captured on the page. By Nathan.
After graduating from Wake Forest University with a degree in Religion and Music, Maready plied his trade in the film industry for several years, working on several Muppet movies, four seasons of Dawson’s Creek, and many other films and television shows as an audio engineer, editor, composer, and animator.
First published Thu ; substantive revision Mon Dec 5, 2011. Sartre (1905–1980) is arguably the best known philosopher of the twentieth century. His indefatigable pursuit of philosophical reflection, literary creativity and, in the second half of his life, active political commitment gained him worldwide renown, if not admiration.
Through biography, we can also learn history, psychology, sociology, politics, philosophy, and more. Reading a great biography is both fun and educational. What’s not to love? Below I’ve listed 50 of the best biographies out there. You will find a mix of subjects, including important figures in literature, science, politics, history, art.
Danny Trejo (born , Maywood, California, U.S.) is an American actor, activist, and author known for his rough looks, his philanthropy, and his large body of work as a character actor.
General Thomas Gage (10 March 1718/19 – 2 April 1787) was a British Army officer and colonial administrator best known for his many years of service in North America, including serving as Commander-in-Chief, North America during the early days of the American Revolution.
A widower, Shri P.V. Narasimha Rao is the father of three sons and five daughters. Being an agriculturist and an advocate, he joined politics and held some important portfolios. He was the Minister of Law and Information, 1962-64; Law and Endowments, 1964-67; Health and Medicine, 1967 and Education, 1968-71, Government of Andhra Pradesh.
Biography. Mario Orlando Hamlet Hardy Brenno Benedetti was born in Paso de los Toros in 1920. His family moved to Montevideo when he was four. His schooling was erratic because of financial difficulties in the family. At the age of fourteen, he was working as a car mechanic and then, when he was eighteen, he moved to Buenos Aires.
Johnny Vegas, born Michael Joseph Pennington, is a well-known comedian and actor in the entertainment world. He’s created a name for himself as a comic thanks to his furious outbursts and strange comedy. His look, which includes a portly stature and husky voice, complements his impeccable comic timing, making him one of the most well-known.
Jijabai, also known as Rajmata, is famously remembered as the mother of the mighty Maratha warrior Shivaji Maharaj. She was one of the most influential personality of her times.
On July 14, Gustav Klimt was born in Vienna to Ernst Klimt (1834–92) and his wife, Anna (1836–1915), née Finster, as the second of seven children. The house in which he was born, at 247 Linzer Straße, is no longer there. It was located in the then suburb of Baumgarten, which today forms part of the 14th district of Vienna.
Grace Patricia Kelly (Novem – Septem) was an American actress and royal. She later married Rainier III, Prince of Monaco, and became Her Serene Highness The Princess of Monaco.
Born and raised in West Africa, Omar Ibn Said was 37 years old when he was kidnapped and taken to America as a slave in the 1800s. Narrator: "Before I came to the Christian country, my religion was the religion of Mohammed.".
The late Adelle Davis, who passed away in 1974, was my first mentor in nutrition. She’s known as the most famous — and controversial — nutritionist in the early to mid-20th century. Her first publication was a 1932 promotional pamphlet for milk.
Who is Sheila E? Sheila E, Percussion Queen, is an American funk and R&B singer well Nowell-known, forming alongside renowned musical personalities, including Beyonce, Lionel Richie and Prince. She gained notary recognition during the 80s as a professional percussionist and R&B singer.
Pliny the Younger (61-112 CE) was the nephew of Pliny the Elder (23-79 CE), the author of the 37-volume Natural History. He had a remarkable political career and gained a reputation as an excellent lawyer and orator, but he is most famous for his writings.
With over sixty exclusive interviews with his friends, colleagues, and co-stars, and access to previously unseen documents, the incredible story of Barry Evans is told for the first time in Daniel Ward’s revealing biography, portraying a complex yet sensitive man who rose from being abandoned as a child to grace stages in the West End and on.
Treasure Hernandez served eight years in a federal penitentiary. She has paid her debts to society, and now lives in Atlanta, GA with her daughter. She is presently working on future projects for Urban Books, including co-writing a book with New York Times bestselling author Carl Weber.
Also, There’s a video going around in which Kim Chiu was seen trying to stop her boyfriend Xian Lim from kissing her. Height, Weight, Body Size. Kim Chiu has a height of 5 ft. 5 inches and weighs 50 kg. She has black eyes and black hair. She is an amazingly beautiful lady with a curvy body and fair skin.
Napoleon the Great, also known as Napoleon: A Life in the United States, is a non-fiction book authored by British historian and journalist Andrew Roberts. [1] In 2014, Roberts wrote Napoleon the Great (the US edition is titled Napoleon: A Life), which was awarded the 2015 Los Angeles Times Book Prize for best biography.
David Dinkins. Actor: Law & Order: Special Victims Unit. David Dinkins is an American politician, lawyer, and author who served as the 106th Mayor of New York City, from 1990 to 1993. He was the first African American to hold that office. Before entering politics, Dinkins was among the more than 20,000 Montford Point Marines, the first African-American U.S. Marines (trained 1942-1949; Dinkins.
A welcome addition to the classic Hermetic Sciences by renowned adept Franz Bardon. A fascinating insight into the life and work of Franz Bardon, as seen through the eyes of his son, Lumir, and his student and friend, Dr. M.K. Dr. M.K. expands on Hermetics through his person contact with Bardon.
Culkin began acting ever since at the age of 4 when he then became famous and well known around the world in 1990 as a Hollywood child star when Home Alone was released. In the movie, Culkin played the main character, Kevin McCallister. He reprised the role of Kevin in the second film.
Baroness Emmuska Orczy (born Septem, Tarnaörs, Hungary—died Novem, London, England) was a Hungarian-born British novelist chiefly remembered as the author of The Scarlet Pimpernel, one of the greatest popular successes of the 20th century.
Lucian Freud is the grandson of Sigmund Freud, the pioneer of psychoanalysis. Born in Berlin on December 8, 1922, he died in London on J. Freud moved to Britain in 1933 with his parents after Hitler came to power in Germany. His father, Ernst, was an architect; his mother the daughter of a grain merchant.
Rachael Lippincott. Novelist Birthday December 5, 1994. Birth Sign Sagittarius. Birthplace Philadelphia, PA. Age 30 years old #148,133 Most Popular. Boost. About.
In 2002, Don Johnson and two others were stopped for a routine check at the border between Switzerland and Germany. Johnson joked with the guards and even signed a few autographs. It seemed like business as usual. They searched Johnson’s car, and found a seemingly innocent briefcase—but when they opened it, they made a disturbing discovery.
Kiki Swinson is the nationally bestselling author of over forty novels and short stories. Swinson's works feature resilient women making tough—and sometime.
Menelik II was the King of Shewa (1865–89), and the Emperor of Ethiopia (1889–1913). One of the most popular kings to have ruled over the African nation, he embarked on extensive expansion campaigns leading to the creation of a modern empire-state by 1898.
The Life of Napoleon I (Complete) Note: Reading ease score: 65.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. Credits: Produced by Paul Murray, and the PG Online Distributed Proofreading Team. Summary "The Life of Napoleon I (Complete)" by J. Holland Rose is a historical account written during the early 20th century.
On April 4, 1968, Robert F. Kennedy announced the death of Martin Luther King, Jr. to a majority-black crowd in an Indianapolis park. His impromptu speech is regarded as one of the most powerful and important addresses in American history.
Bo Hopkins. Actor: American Graffiti. Sandy-haired American actor Bo Hopkins was born William Mauldin Hopkins in Greenville, South Carolina, and was raised by his mother and grandmother after his father died when Bo was only nine years old.