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Albert Einstein | Germany | Who was Albert Einstein? Where is Albert Einstein from? | Albert Einstein was a theoretical physicist from Germany. |
Albert Einstein was a German-born theoretical physicist who developed the theory of relativity, one of the two pillars of modern physics (alongside quantum mechanics). His work is also known for its influence on the philosophy of science. | 0 |
Marie Curie | Poland | Who won a nobel prize for physics and chemistry? Where was she from? | Marie Curie was a notable scientist in the field of Physics/Chemistry. | Marie Curie was a Polish and naturalized-French physicist and chemist who conducted pioneering research on radioactivity. She was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize, the first person and only woman to win the Nobel Prize twice, and the only person to win the Nobel Prize in physics/chemistry | 239 |
Leonardo da Vinci | Italy | Who was Leonardo da Vinci? | Leonardo Da Vinci was a renowned painter/scientist. | Leonardo da Vinci was an Italian polymath of the High Renaissance who was active as a painter, draughtsman, engineer, scientist, theorist, sculptor, and architect. While his fame initially rested on his achievements as a painter, he also became known for his notebooks, in which he made drawings and notes on a variety of subjects, including anatomy, astronomy, botany, cartography, painting, and paleontology. | 532 |
William Shakespeare | England | Who was Shakespeare? Where was shakespeare from? | William Shakespeare was a dramatist and poet. | William Shakespeare was an English playwright, poet, and actor, widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's pre-eminent dramatist. He is often called England's national poet and the "Bard of Avon". | 942 |
Mahatma Gandhi | India | Who was Mahatma Gandhi? Where was mahatma gandhi from? | Mahatma Gandhi was the father of India and a politician. | Mahatma Gandhi, also known as Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, was the father of the nation . He employed nonviolent civil disobedience as a means to achieve his goals. Gandhi is internationally honored for his philosophy of nonviolence and his leadership of the Indian independence movement. | 1,172 |
George Washington | USA | Who was the first President of USA? | George Washington was a Politician and the first president of the US. | George Washington was the first president of the United States of America. He was born on February 22, 1732, in Westmoreland County, Virginia. He was a tall and imposing man with a strong jaw and piercing blue eyes. He was a skilled horseman and surveyor, and he was known for his patience and his ability to make quick decisions under pressure. He was also a thoughtful and deliberate leader, and he was always willing to listen to the advice of his advisors. | 1,459 |
Oprah Winfrey | USA | Who is Oprah? | Oprah Winfrey is a talk show host and philanthropist. | Oprah Winfrey is an American talk show host, actress, producer, and philanthropist. She is best known for her talk show The Oprah Winfrey Show, which was the highest-rated television program of its kind in history and was nationally syndicated from 1986 to 2011. | 1,920 |
Marilyn Monroe | USA | Who was Marilyn Monroe? | Marilyn Monroe was a renowned actress. | Marilyn Monroe was an American actress, model, and singer. She was known for playing comic "blonde bombshell" characters, and she became one of the most renowned actress of 1950s and 1960s. | 2,182 |
Michael Jackson | USA | Who was MJ? | Michael Jackson was a musician. | Michael Jackson was an American musician , songwriter, and dancer. He was the most popular entertainer in the world in the early and mid-1980s. He was known for his innovative music videos, his dancing skills, and his eccentric behavior.
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Beyoncé | USA | Who is Beyonce? | Beyonce is a singer and actress. | Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and businesswoman. She is known for her powerful vocals and her elaborate stage performances. She is the most awarded woman in Grammy history, with 32 wins. | 2,608 |
Nelson Mandela | South Africa | Who was Nelson Mandela? Where was Nelson Mandela from? | Mandela was a political leader from South Africa. | Nelson Mandela was a South African anti-apartheid revolutionary, political leader, and philanthropist who served as President of South Africa from 1994 to 1999. He was the country's first black head of state and the first elected in a fully representative democratic election. His government focused on dismantling the legacy of apartheid by tackling institutionalised racism and fostering racial reconciliation. Ideologically an African nationalist and socialist, he served as President of the African National Congress (ANC) party from 1991 to 1997. | 2,834 |
Charles Darwin | England | Who was Charles Darwin?Where was Charles Darwin from ? | Charles Darwin was a biologist. | Charles Darwin was an English naturalist who developed the theory of evolution by natural selection, also known as Darwinism. He established that all species of life have descended over time from common ancestors, and in a joint publication with Alfred Russel Wallace introduced his scientific theory that this branching pattern of evolution resulted from a process he called natural selection. | 3,390 |
Mother Teresa | India | Who was Mother Teresa? | Mother Teresa was a humanitarian and catholic nun. | Mother Teresa was a Catholic nun who founded the Missionaries of Charity, a Roman Catholic religious congregation dedicated to helping the poor, sick, orphaned, and dying. She was canonized as Saint Teresa of Calcutta in 2016.
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Abraham Lincoln | USA | Who was Abraham Lincoln? | Abraham Lincoln was a politician, president of the US. | Abraham Lincoln was the 16th president of the United States. He is best known for his role in ending slavery and preserving the Union during the American Civil War. | 4,010 |
Martin Luther King Jr. | USA | Who was Martin Luther King? Who was Martin Luther King Jr? | Martin was an activist for the Blacks rights in South Africa. | Martin Luther King, Jr. was an American Baptist minister and activist who became the most visible spokesperson and leader in the civil rights movement from 1955 until his assassination in 1968. An African American church leader and the son of early civil rights activist Martin Luther King, Sr., King advanced civil rights for people of color in the United States through nonviolence and civil disobedience, inspired by his Christian beliefs and the nonviolent activism of Mahatma Gandhi. | 4,174 |
Winston Churchill | United Kingdom | Who was Winston Churchill? | Winston Churchill was a Prime Minister for The United Kingdom. | Sir Winston Leonard Spencer-Churchill (30 November 1874 – 24 January 1965) was a British statesman who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1940 to 1945, during the Second World War, and again from 1951 to 1955. | 4,662 |
Cleopatra | Egypt | Who was Cleopatra? | Cleopatra was a pharaoh of Ancient Egypt. | Cleopatra VII Philopator was the last active pharaoh of Ancient Egypt. She was a member of the Ptolemaic dynasty, a family of Greek origin that ruled Egypt after Alexander the Great's death. | 4,888 |
Leonardo DiCaprio | USA | Who is Leonardo di Caprio? | Di Caprio is a renowned actor. | Leonardo DiCaprio is an American actor, producer, and environmental activist. He is known for his work in biographical and period films, and has received numerous awards, including an Academy Award, a British Academy Film Award, and three Golden Globe Awards. | 5,078 |
Madonna | USA | Who is Madonna? | Madonna is a singer and artist. | Madonna is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. She is known for her continual reinvention and versatility in music production, songwriting, and visual presentation. She is often referred to as the "Queen of Pop". | 5,339 |
Steve Jobs | USA | Who was Steve Jobs? | Steve Jobs was an entrepreneur, CEO of Apple among many. | Steve Jobs was an American business magnate, industrial designer, investor, and media proprietor. He was the chairman, CEO, and co-founder of Apple Inc., the co-founder, chairman, and CEO of Pixar Animation Studios; a member of The Walt Disney Company's board of directors following its acquisition of Pixar; and the founder, chairman, and CEO of NeXT. | 5,661 |
Mark Zuckerberg | USA | Who is Mark Zuckerberg? Where is Mark zuckerberg from? | Mark Zuckerberg is an entrepreuner, CEO of Meta among many. | Mark Zuckerberg is an American computer programmer and internet entrepreneur. He is the co-founder, chairman, and chief executive officer of Meta Platforms (formerly Facebook), the world's largest social media platform. | 5,913 |
Vladimir Putin | Russia | Who is Vladimir Putin? Where is Vladmir Putin from? | Vladmir Putin is the current President of Russia. | Vladimir Putin is the current president of Russia. He was born in Leningrad, Soviet Union (now Saint Petersburg, Russia), on October 7, 1952. He studied law at Leningrad State University and joined the KGB, the Soviet Union's intelligence agency, in 1975. Putin is a complex and enigmatic figure. He is a skilled politician and a master of public relations. He is also a ruthless dictator who has no qualms about using violence to achieve his goals. | 6,132 |
Angela Merkel | Germany | Who is Angela Merkel? Where is Angela Merkel from? | Angela Merkel was the first female chancellor of Germany . | Angela Merkel was the first female chancellor of Germany. She served from 2005 to 2021, making her the longest-serving German chancellor.
Merkel was born in Hamburg, Germany, in 1954. She studied physics at the University of Leipzig and the University of Humboldt in Berlin. After graduating, she worked as a researcher at the Academy of Sciences in Berlin. | 6,581 |
Jane Austen | England | Who was Jane Austen? Where was Jane Austen from? | Jane Austen was a revolutionary novelist in the history of English Literature. | Jane Austen was an English novelist known primarily for her six novels, which implicitly interpret, critique, and comment upon the British landed gentry at the end of the 18th century. Austen's plots often explore the dependence of women on marriage for the pursuit of favourable social standing and economic security. | 6,937 |
Stephen Hawking | United Kingdom | Who was Stephen Hawking? Where was Stephen Hawking from? | Stephen Hawking was an English theoretical physicist. | Stephen Hawking was an English theoretical physicist, cosmologist, and author who was director of research at the Centre for Theoretical Cosmology at the University of Cambridge at the time of his death. His work is known for its explanation of the Big Bang and black holes. | 7,255 |
Pablo Picasso | Spain | Who was Pablo Picasso? | Picasso was one of the most influential artists of the 20th century. | Pablo Picasso was a Spanish painter, sculptor, printmaker, ceramicist, stage designer, poet, and playwright who spent most of his adult life in France. Regarded as one of the most influential artists of the 20th century, he is widely known for co-founding the Cubist movement, the invention of constructed sculpture, the co-invention of collage, and for the wide variety of styles that he helped develop and explore. | 7,529 |
Coco Chanel | France | Who is Coco chanel? | Coco Chanel was a French fashion designer and businesswoman . | Gabrielle Bonheur Coco Chanel was a French fashion designer and businesswoman. She was the founder and namesake of the Chanel fashion house, the most successful women's luxury brand in the world. | 7,945 |
Amelia Earhart | USA | Who was Amelia Earhart? Where was Amelia earhart from? | Amelia Earhart was an aviaton pioneer and author. | Amelia Earhart was an American aviation pioneer and author. She was the first female aviator to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean. | 8,142 |
Albert Camus | France | Who was Albert Camus? Where was albert camus from? | Albert Camus was a French philosopher, author and journalist. | Albert Camus was a French philosopher, author, and journalist. He was awarded the 1957 Nobel Prize in Literature "for his important literary production, which with clear-sightedness and unyielding freedom confronts the problems of our time." | 8,273 |
Frida Kahlo | Mexico | Who was Frida Kahlo? Where was Frida kahlo from? | Frida Kahlo was a painter and artist from Mexico. | Frida Kahlo was a Mexican painter known for her self-portraits and works that explored themes of identity, gender, and politics. She is considered one of the most important artists of the 20th century.
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Aristotle | Greece | Who was aristotle? Where was Aristotle from? | Aristotle was a Greek philosopher and polymath. | Aristotle was a Greek philosopher and polymath during the Classical period in Ancient Greece. Taught by Plato, he was the founder of the Lyceum, the Peripatetic school of philosophy, and the Aristotelian tradition. His writings cover many subjects including physics, biology, zoology, metaphysics, logic, ethics, esthetics, poetry, theater, music, rhetoric, psychology, linguistics, economics, politics, meteorology, geology and government. | 8,715 |
Julius Caesar | Rome | Who was Julius Caesar? What was Julius Caesar known for? | Julius Caesar was a Roman General and statesman , famous for playing a critical role in the transformation of the Roman Republic into the Roman Empire. | Julius Caesar was a Roman general and statesman who played a critical role in the transformation of the Roman Republic into the Roman Empire. He is considered one of the greatest military commanders in history, and he is also known for his political skills and his literary achievements.
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Marie Antoinette | France | Who was Marie Antoinette? What was Marie Antoinette known for? | Marie Antoinette was the last queen of France before the French Revolution. | Marie Antoinette was the last queen of France before the French Revolution. She was born an archduchess of Austria, and was the penultimate child and youngest daughter of Empress Maria Theresa and Emperor Francis I. She became dauphine of France in May 1770 at age 14 upon her marriage to Louis-Auguste, heir apparent to the French throne. On 10 May 1774, her husband ascended the throne as Louis XVI and she became queen. | 9,442 |
Ludwig van Beethoven | Germany | Who was Beethoven? Where was Beethoven known for? | Beethoven was a renowned German composer and pianist, regarded as one of the greatest composers of all time. | Ludwig van Beethoven was a German composer and pianist who is widely regarded as one of the greatest composers of all time. He composed in a variety of musical genres, including symphonies, concertos, sonatas, string quartets, and operas. He is particularly known for his symphonies, which are some of the most popular and frequently performed pieces of orchestral music ever written. | 9,864 |
Queen Victoria | United Kingdom | Who was Queen Victoria? | Queen Victoria was the queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland from 20 June 1837 until her death in 1901. | Queen Victoria was the queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland from 20 June 1837 until her death in 1901. She was the longest-reigning British monarch and the longest-reigning queen regnant in world history. Her reign was known as the Victorian era, and it was a time of great social, economic, and technological change in the United Kingdom. | 10,249 |
Walt Disney | USA | Who was Walt Disney? Where was Walt Disney from? | Walt Disney was an American animator, film producer, businessman, and showman. | Walter Elias Disney was an American animator, film producer, businessman, and showman. He was the co-founder of the Walt Disney Company, one of the world's largest media and entertainment conglomerates. Disney is famous for his influence on the American animation industry, and his work has had a profound impact on popular culture. | 10,608 |
John F. Kennedy | USA | Who was John F Kennedy? Where was Alexander the Great from? | John F. Kennedy was the 35th president of the United States. | John F. Kennedy was the 35th president of the United States. He was a Democrat, and he served from 1961 until his assassination in 1963. Kennedy was a young and charismatic leader, and he is often remembered as one of the most popular presidents in American history. | 10,939 |
Alexander the Great | Macedonia | Who was Alexander The Great ? | Alexander the Great was a king of Macedon who conquered much of the known world in the 4th century BC. | Alexander the Great was a king of Macedon who conquered much of the known world in the 4th century BC. He was a brilliant military strategist and a charismatic leader, and he is considered one of the greatest generals in history. | 11,206 |
Vincent van Gogh | Netherlands | Who was Vincent Van Gogh? Where was Vincent Van Gogh from? | Vincent van Gogh was a Dutch Post-Impressionist painter who is among the most famous and influential figures in the history of Western art. | Vincent van Gogh was a Dutch Post-Impressionist painter who is among the most famous and influential figures in the history of Western art. In just over a decade, he created about 2,100 artworks, including around 860 oil paintings, most of which date from the last two years of his life. They include landscapes, still lifes, portraits and self-portraits, and are characterized by bold colors and dramatic, impulsive and expressive brushwork that contributed to the foundations of modern art. | 11,435 |
Ernest Hemingway | USA | Who was Ernest Hemingway ? Where was Ernes Hemingway from? | Ernest Miller Hemingway was an American journalist and novelist who became one of the most celebrated authors of the 20th century. | Ernest Miller Hemingway was an American journalist and novelist who became one of the most celebrated authors of the 20th century. His spare, elegant prose style and his themes of courage, stoicism, and loss made him a hero to many readers. | 11,928 |
Audrey Hepburn | Belgium | Who was Audrey Hepburn? Where was Audrey Hepburn from? | Audrey Hepburn was a Belgian-British actress and humanitarian. | Audrey Hepburn was a Belgian-British actress and humanitarian. She was known for her beauty, elegance, and understated acting style. She was one of the most popular actresses of her time, and she starred in some of the most iconic films of the 1950s and 1960s, including Roman Holiday (1953), Breakfast at Tiffany's (1961), and My Fair Lady (1964). | 12,169 |
Thomas Edison | USA | Who was Thomas Alva Edison? What Thomas Edison find? | Thomas Alva Edison was an American inventor and businessman who has been described as America's greatest inventor after the invention of light bulbs. | Thomas Alva Edison was an American inventor and businessman who has been described as America's greatest inventor. He developed many devices that greatly influenced life around the world, including the phonograph, the motion picture camera, and a long-lasting, practical electric light bulb. | 12,518 |
Charles Dickens | United Kingdom | Who was Charles Dickens? Where was Charles Dickens from? | Charles John Huffam Dickens was an English writer and social critic who created some of the world's best-known fictional characters and is regarded as the greatest novelist of the Victorian era. | Charles John Huffam Dickens was an English writer and social critic who created some of the world's best-known fictional characters and is regarded as the greatest novelist of the Victorian era. His works enjoyed unprecedented popularity during his lifetime and have been continuously reprinted since his death. Dickens's novels have been translated into every major language and are read by millions of people around the world. | 12,809 |
J.K. Rowling | United Kingdom | Who is J K Rowling? Where is J K Rowling from? | J.K. Rowling, is a British author who wrote the Harry Potter fantasy series. | J.K. Rowling, is a British author who wrote the Harry Potter fantasy series. The books have sold more than 500 million copies, making them the best-selling book series in history, and have been translated into 80 languages. The series was originally published in English by two major publishers, Bloomsbury in the United Kingdom and Scholastic Press in the United States. A series of many genres, including fantasy, drama, coming of age, and the British school story (which includes elements of mystery, thriller, adventure, horror, and romance), the world of Harry Potter explores numerous themes and includes many cultural meanings and references. According to Rowling, the main theme is death. | 13,237 |
Mao Zedong | China | Who was Mao Zedang? Where was Mao Zedang from? | Mao Zedong (December 26, 1893 – September 9, 1976), also known as Chairman Mao, was a Chinese politician, political theorist, military strategist among many.
| Mao Zedong (December 26, 1893 – September 9, 1976), also known as Chairman Mao, was a Chinese politician, political theorist, military strategist, poet, and communist revolutionary who was the founding father of the People's Republic of China (PRC) and the leader of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) from 1949 until his death in 1976. His political theories, known as Maoism, are a significant component of the political theory of the CCP.
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Pope Francis | Vatican City | Who was Pope Francis? | Pope Francis is the current head of the Catholic Church and the Bishop of Rome. | Pope Francis is the current head of the Catholic Church and the Bishop of Rome. He is the 266th pope, and the first from the Americas, the first from the Southern Hemisphere, and the first pope born or raised outside Europe since the 8th century papacy of Syrian pope Gregory III.
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Elvis Presley | USA | Who was Elvis Presley? Where was Elvis Presley from? | Elvis Presley was an American singer and actor who is widely regarded as one of the most significant cultural figures of the 20th century. He is often referred to as the "King of Rock and Roll" or simply "the King". | Elvis Presley was an American singer and actor who is widely regarded as one of the most significant cultural figures of the 20th century. He is often referred to as the "King of Rock and Roll" or simply "the King". Presley's music crossed racial and cultural boundaries, and he helped to break down barriers between black and white musicians. He also helped to popularize rock and roll music around the world. Presley's impact on popular culture was immense. He influenced fashion, hairstyles, and even language. He was also a major sex symbol, and his image was often used to sell products. | 14,653 |
John Lennon | United Kingdom | Who was John Lennon? Which band was John Lennon from? | John Lennon was an English singer, songwriter, and peace activist who achieved worldwide fame as the co-lead vocalist, rhythm guitarist, and occasional pianist of the Beatles. | John Lennon was an English singer, songwriter, and peace activist who achieved worldwide fame as the co-lead vocalist, rhythm guitarist, and occasional pianist of the Beatles. He and fellow Beatle Paul McCartney formed one of the most successful and influential songwriting partnerships of all time. | 15,242 |
Mozart | Austria | Who was Mozart? Where was Mozart from? | Mozart was an Austrian composer of the Classical period. | Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was an Austrian composer of the Classical period. He is considered one of the greatest composers in the history of Western music. Mozart was born in Salzburg, Austria, in 1756. He began composing music at a very young age, and by the time he was 6 years old, he was already giving concerts. | 15,541 |
Albert Schweitzer | France | Who was Albert Schweitzer? Where was Albert Schweitzer from? | Albert Schweitzer was a German physician, theologian, musician, and philosopher. | Albert Schweitzer was a German physician, theologian, musician, and philosopher. He was a 1952 Nobel Peace Prize laureate for his philosophy of Reverence for Life. Schweitzer is best known for his work in Lambaréné, Gabon, where he founded a hospital and a leprosarium to care for the sick and the poor. | 15,855 |
Isaac Newton | United Kingdom | Who was Isaac Newton? Where was Isaac newton from? | Isaac Newton was an English mathematician, physicist, astronomer, alchemist, theologian, and author who is considered to be one of the most influential scientists of all time. | Isaac Newton was an English mathematician, physicist, astronomer, alchemist, theologian, and author who is considered to be one of the most influential scientists of all time and a key figure in the scientific revolution. Newton also made significant contributions to the study of optics. He discovered that white light is made up of a mixture of colors, and he invented the reflecting telescope. He also studied the motion of planets and moons, and he developed the theory of universal gravitation. | 16,158 |
Marlon Brando | USA | Who was Marlon Brando? Where was Marlon Brando from? | Marlon Brando was an American actor and film producer who is widely regarded as one of the greatest actors of all time. | Marlon Brando was an American actor and film producer who is widely regarded as one of the greatest actors of all time. He was known for his method acting techniques and his ability to create complex and memorable characters. Brando was born in Omaha, Nebraska, in 1924. He began his acting career in the early 1950s, and he quickly became a star with his performances in films such as A Streetcar Named Desire (1951) and On the Waterfront (1954). He won two Academy Awards for Best Actor for his performances in these films. | 16,657 |
Frank Sinatra | USA | Who was Frank Sinatra? Where was Frank Sinatra from? | Frank Sinatra was an American singer and actor who was one of the most popular and influential entertainers of the 20th century. | Frank Sinatra was an American singer and actor who was one of the most popular and influential entertainers of the 20th century. He was known for his distinctive voice, his Rat Pack persona, and his romantic ballads.He began his career as a singer in the early 1930s, and he quickly became a star with his performances with the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra. He went on to have a successful solo career, and he starred in several films, including From Here to Eternity (1953), for which he won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor.
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Pele | Brazil | Who is Pele? Where is Pele from? | Pelé, was a Brazilian professional footballer who played as a forward. | Pelé, was a Brazilian professional footballer who played as a forward. Widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time, he was among the most successful and popular sports figures of the 20th century. In 1999, he was named Athlete of the Century by the International Olympic Committee and was included in the Time list of the 100 most important people of the 20th century.
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Napoleon Bonaparte | France | Who was Napolean Bonaparte? Where was Napolean Bonaparte from? | Napoleon Bonaparte was a French military leader and emperor. | Napoleon Bonaparte was a French military leader and emperor who is considered one of the greatest military commanders in history. He conquered much of Europe during the Napoleonic Wars, and he is also known for his political reforms, including the Napoleonic Code. Napoleon was born on the island of Corsica in 1769. He joined the French army at a young age, and he quickly rose through the ranks. He was a brilliant military strategist, and he won a series of victories against the Austrians and Russians.
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Genghis Khan | Mongolia | Who was Genghis Khan? | Genghis Khan (1162-1227) was the founder and Great Khan of the Mongol Empire. | Genghis Khan (1162-1227) was the founder and Great Khan of the Mongol Empire, the largest contiguous empire in history. He was a brilliant military strategist and leader, and he conquered much of Asia and Eastern Europe. Genghis Khan was born Temüjin in 1162 in modern-day Mongolia. He was orphaned at a young age and was forced to live in poverty. He rose to power through military conquest, and he united the nomadic tribes of Mongolia under his rule.Genghis Khan's impact on world history is undeniable. His conquests helped to spread the Mongol culture and language, and they also had a significant impact on the development of trade and commerce. The Mongol Empire also helped to facilitate the spread of Islam and Christianity.
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Sigmund Freud | Austria | Who was Sigmond Freud? Where was Sigmond Freud from? | Sigmund Freud (May 6, 1856 – September 23, 1939) was an Austrian neurologist and the founder of psychoanalysis. | Sigmund Freud (May 6, 1856 – September 23, 1939) was an Austrian neurologist and the founder of psychoanalysis, a clinical method for treating psychopathology through dialogue between a patient and a psychoanalyst. Freud's theories of the unconscious mind and the mechanisms of repression, denial, projection, rationalization, and transference have been influential in psychology, psychiatry, and other fields.
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George Orwell | United Kingdom | Who was George Orwell? Where was George Orwell from? | George Orwell was an English novelist, essayist, journalist and critic. | George Orwell was an English novelist, essayist, journalist and critic. His work is characterized by lucid prose, social criticism, opposition to totalitarianism, and support of democratic socialism.Orwell was born Eric Arthur Blair in Motihari, Bengal, India, in 1903. He was the son of Richard Blair, a civil servant in the British imperial service, and Ida Mabel Blair. Orwell was educated in England, and he served in the Indian Imperial Police in Burma from 1922 to 1927.
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Andy Warhol | USA | Who was Andy Warhol ? Where was Andy Warhol from? | Andy Warhol was an American artist, film director, and producer . | Andy Warhol was an American artist, film director, and producer who was a leading figure in the visual art movement known as pop art. His work often depicted everyday objects and celebrities, and he was known for his use of silkscreen printing and his experiments with celebrity culture. Warhol was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in 1928. He studied art at Carnegie Mellon University, and he moved to New York City in 1949. He began his career as a commercial illustrator, and he soon became known for his distinctive style.
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George W. Bush | USA | Who was George Bush? Where was George Bush from? | George W Bush \ was a businessman and politician before becoming president. | George W. Bush was born in New Haven, Connecticut, in 1946. He was a businessman and politician before becoming president. He served as the 46th governor of Texas from 1995 to 2000.
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Walt Whitman | USA | Who was Walt Whitman? Where was Walt Whitmanfrom? | Walt Whitman was an American poet, essayist, and journalist. | Walt Whitman was an American poet, essayist, and journalist. He is considered one of the most important figures in American literature. His poetry is known for its free verse style and its celebration of the American experience.Whitman's poetry is characterized by its free verse style and its celebration of the American experience. He often used common language and imagery to create a sense of intimacy with the reader. His poems often deal with themes of democracy, freedom, and equality.
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Thomas Jefferson | USA | Who was Thomas Jefferson? Where was Thomas Jefferson from? | Thomas Jefferson was an American Founding Father, the principal author of the Declaration of Independence (1776), and the third president of the United States. | Thomas Jefferson was an American Founding Father, the principal author of the Declaration of Independence (1776), and the third president of the United States (1801–1809).Jefferson is best known for his authorship of the Declaration of Independence. The Declaration is a document that declared the thirteen American colonies to be independent from Great Britain. It is considered one of the most important documents in American history. | 21,424 |
Galileo Galilei | Italy | Who was Galeleo Galilei? Where was Galeleo Galieli from? | Galileo Galilei (15 February 1564 – 8 January 1642) was an Italian astronomer, physicist and engineer. | Galileo Galilei (15 February 1564 – 8 January 1642) was an Italian astronomer, physicist and engineer, sometimes described as a polymath. He has been called the "father of observational astronomy", the "father of modern physics", the "father of the scientific method", and the "father of modern science".Galileo's observations challenged the prevailing view of the universe, which held that the Earth was the center of the universe and that all the other planets revolved around it. Galileo's observations showed that the Earth was not the center of the universe, and that the planets revolved around the Sun.
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Emily Dickinson | USA | Who was Emily Dickinson? Where was Emily Dickinson from? | Emily Dickinson was an American poet who lived from 1830 to 1886. | Emily Dickinson was an American poet who lived from 1830 to 1886. She is known for her unconventional style and her use of symbolism. Her poems often explore themes of love, death, and nature.Dickinson's poems are known for their unconventional style. She often used dashes and unconventional punctuation. Her poems also often use symbolism. For example, she might use a flower to represent love or death.Dickinson's poems explore a wide range of themes, including love, death, nature, and religion. She is often seen as a precursor to modernism. Her poems are characterized by their directness and their intensity. They are also known for their use of imagery and metaphor. | 22,461 |
Fidel Castro | Cuba | Who was Fidel Castro? Where was Fidel Castro from? | Fidel Castro was a Cuban revolutionary and politician who was the Prime Minister (1959–76) and then President (1976–2008) of Cuba. | Fidel Castro was a Cuban revolutionary and politician who was the Prime Minister (1959–76) and then President (1976–2008) of Cuba. Castro was a major figure in the Cuban Revolution, which overthrew the US-backed Cuban government of Fulgencio Batista in 1959.Castro established a communist government in Cuba and aligned the country with the Soviet Union. This led to a trade embargo by the United States, which has lasted for over 60 years. Castro also suppressed dissent and human rights in Cuba. | 23,135 |
James Joyce | Ireland | Who was James Joyce? Where was James Joyce from? | James Joyce was an Irish novelist and short-story writer from Ireland. | James Joyce was an Irish novelist and short-story writer who is considered one of the most important figures in modernism. His work is known for its experimental use of language and its exploration of new literary methods.Joyce's most famous work is the novel Ulysses (1922). Ulysses is a modernist masterpiece that tells the story of Leopold Bloom, a Jewish advertising canvasser, on a single day in Dublin. The novel is known for its complex use of symbolism and its experimental use of language.
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Salvador Dali | Spain | Who was Salvador Sali? Where was Salvador Sali from? | Salvador Dali was a Spanish surrealist painter born on May 11, 1904, in Figueres, Spain. | Salvador Dali was a Spanish surrealist painter born on May 11, 1904, in Figueres, Spain. He is considered one of the most important figures in Surrealism. His work is known for its bizarre and dreamlike imagery, often featuring melting clocks, elephants with legs like human bodies, and other surreal juxtapositions.Dali's work was influenced by a variety of sources, including Sigmund Freud's theories of psychoanalysis, the works of Hieronymus Bosch and Francisco Goya, and the landscape of his native Catalonia. He was also a skilled draftsman and sculptor, and he often created elaborate stage sets and costumes for his wife, Gala.
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Wright Brothers | USA | Who was Wright Brothers? Where was Wright Brothers from? | The Wright brothers, Orville and Wilbur Wright, were two American aviation pioneers who are generally credited with inventing, building, and flying the world's first successful airplane. | The Wright brothers, Orville and Wilbur Wright, were two American aviation pioneers who are generally credited with inventing, building, and flying the world's first successful airplane. They made their first controlled, powered and sustained heavier-than-air flight on December 17, 1903, at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina.The Wright brothers continued to experiment with airplanes, and they made many improvements to their designs. In 1908, they made the first public demonstration of their airplane in France. They also made several long-distance flights, including a flight of 124 miles in 1909 | 24,765 |
Fyodor Dostoevsky | Russia | Who was Fyodor Dostoevsky ? Where was Fyodor Dostoevsky from? | Fyodor Mikhailovich Dostoevsky (11 November 1821 – 9 February 1881) was a Russian novelist, short story writer, essayist, and philosopher. | Fyodor Mikhailovich Dostoevsky (11 November 1821 – 9 February 1881) was a Russian novelist, short story writer, essayist, and philosopher. His literary works explore human psychology in the context of philosophical themes such as existentialism, idealism, and the question of free will. Dostoevsky's most famous works include Crime and Punishment (1866), The Idiot (1869), The Brothers Karamazov (1880), and Notes from Underground (1864). He is considered one of the greatest novelists of all time. | 25,358 |
Nikola Tesla | Croatia | Who was Nikola Tesla? Where was Nikola Tesla from? | Nikola Tesla was a Serbian-American inventor, electrical engineer, mechanical engineer, and futurist. | Nikola Tesla was a Serbian-American inventor, electrical engineer, mechanical engineer, and futurist best known for his contributions to the design of the modern alternating current (AC) electricity supply system.After graduating from the University of Prague, Tesla worked as an engineer for a number of companies in Europe. In 1884, he moved to the United States and began working for Thomas Edison. However, Tesla and Edison had a disagreement over the use of alternating current (AC) versus direct current (DC) electricity, and Tesla left Edison's company in 1885. | 25,856 |
John Locke | United Kingdom | Who was John Locke? Where was John Locke from? | John Locke was an English philosopher and physician. | John Locke was an English philosopher and physician who is considered one of the most influential thinkers of the Enlightenment. His ideas about government, religion, and education had a profound impact on the development of Western political thought.Locke spent the next 14 years in exile in the Netherlands. During this time, he wrote his most famous works, including Two Treatises of Government (1689) and Essay Concerning Human Understanding (1690).
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Emily Bronte | United Kingdom | Who was Emily Bronte? Where was Emily Bronte from? | Emily Brontë was an English novelist and poet. | Emily Brontë was an English novelist and poet. She is best known for her only novel, Wuthering Heights (1847), which is considered a classic of English literature.Brontë is considered one of the greatest English novelists. Her work has been translated into many languages and has been adapted into films and television shows.
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Ada Lovelace | United Kingdom | Who was Ada Lovelace? Where was Ada Lovelace from? | Ada Lovelace was an English mathematician and writer. | Ada Lovelace was an English mathematician and writer, chiefly known for her work on Charles Babbage's proposed mechanical general-purpose computer, the Analytical Engine. She is considered the first computer programmer.In 1843, Lovelace translated an article by Italian mathematician Luigi Menabrea on Babbage's Analytical Engine. She added her own notes to the translation, which included an algorithm for calculating Bernoulli numbers. This algorithm is considered to be the first computer program ever written.
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Henry Ford | USA | Who was Henry Ford? Where was Henry Ford from? | Henry Ford was an American industrialist and business magnate who founded the Ford Motor Company . | Henry Ford was an American industrialist and business magnate who founded the Ford Motor Company and the assembly line technique of mass production. He was a major figure in the history of the automobile industry and is often credited with "Fordism"—the mass production of inexpensive goods using unskilled labor, a concept that has had a major impact on manufacturing around the world. | 27,715 |
Helen Keller | USA | Who was Helen Keller? Where was Helen Keller from? | Helen Keller was an American author, political activist, and lecturer. | Helen Adams Keller was an American author, political activist, and lecturer. She was the first deafblind person to earn a bachelor of arts degree. Keller was born in Tuscumbia, Alabama, on June 27, 1880. She lost her sight and hearing at the age of 19 months due to an illness, possibly scarlet fever. | 28,100 |
Eleanor Roosevelt | USA | Who was Eleanor Roosevelt? Where was Eleanor Roosevelt from? | Eleanor Roosevelt was an American political figure, diplomat, and activist. | Eleanor Roosevelt was an American political figure, diplomat, and activist. She was the longest-serving First Lady of the United States from 1933 to 1945, during her husband President Franklin D. Roosevelt's four terms in office. She was a champion of human rights and social justice, and she worked tirelessly for the improvement of the lives of people around the world.
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Anne Frank | Netherlands | Who was Anne Frank? Where was Anne Frank from? | Anne Frank was a German-born Jewish girl who wrote a diary while she was in hiding during the Holocaust. | Anne Frank was a German-born Jewish girl who wrote a diary while she was in hiding during the Holocaust. Her diary has been translated into over 70 languages and has become one of the most widely read books of all time. Anne was born in Frankfurt, Germany, in 1929. In 1933, her family fled to Amsterdam to escape the Nazi persecution of Jews. In 1942, the Franks went into hiding in a secret annex behind Otto Frank's business. | 28,772 |
Rosa Parks | USA | Who was Rosa Parks? Where was Rosa Parks from? | Rosa Parks was an African American civil rights activist. | Rosa Parks was an African American civil rights activist. She is best known for her refusal to give up her seat to a white man on a bus in Montgomery, Alabama, on December 1, 1955. This act of defiance sparked the Montgomery bus boycott, which lasted for over a year and helped to desegregate public transportation in the United States. Parks's act of defiance was a powerful symbol of the civil rights movement. She was a courageous woman who stood up for her beliefs, even in the face of danger. She is an inspiration to people all over the world. | 29,200 |
Pierre Curie | France | Who was Pierre Curie? Where was Pierrie Curie from? | Pierre Curie was a French physicist who conducted pioneering research on radioactivity. | Pierre Curie was a French physicist who conducted pioneering research on radioactivity. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1903, along with his wife Marie Curie and Henri Becquerel, for their work on radioactivity.Curie's work on radioactivity had a profound impact on science and medicine. It led to the development of new medical treatments, such as radiation therapy, and it helped to advance our understanding of the atom.
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Indira Gandhi | India | Who was Indhira Gandhi? Where was Indhira Gandhi from? | Indira Gandhi was the third Prime Minister of India, serving from 1966 to 1977 and again from 1980 until her assassination in 1984. | Indira Gandhi was the third Prime Minister of India, serving from 1966 to 1977 and again from 1980 until her assassination in 1984. She was the daughter of Jawaharlal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of India, and the mother of Rajiv Gandhi, who succeeded her in office as the country's sixth Prime Minister.Gandhi's legacy is complex and contested. She is remembered as a strong and determined leader who played a major role in shaping modern India. She is also remembered for her controversial policies and her tragic assassination. | 30,186 |
Karl Marx | Germany | Who was Karl Marx? Where was Karl Marx from? | Karl Marx was a German philosopher, economist, sociologist, historian, journalist, and socialist revolutionary. | Karl Marx was a German philosopher, economist, sociologist, historian, journalist, and socialist revolutionary. He published numerous books during his lifetime, the most notable being The Communist Manifesto (1848) and Das Kapital (1867–1894). His work has had a profound impact on modern social science, philosophy, and politics.Marx's ideas have been widely debated and discussed ever since they were first published. Some people have argued that his ideas are outdated and unrealistic, while others believe that they offer a valuable critique of capitalism and a blueprint for a better future.
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Frederick Douglass | USA | Who was Frederick Douglas? Where was Frederick Douglas from? | Frederick Douglass was an African-American social reformer, abolitionist, orator, writer, and statesman. | Frederick Douglass was an African-American social reformer, abolitionist, orator, writer, and statesman. He escaped from slavery in Maryland in 1838 and became a leading figure in the abolitionist movement. He published his autobiography, Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave, in 1845, which became a bestseller and helped to raise awareness of the issue of slavery. | 31,315 |
George Washington Carver | USA | Who was George Washington Carver? Where was George Washington Carver from? |
George Washington Carver was an American agricultural scientist and inventor. |
George Washington Carver was an American agricultural scientist and inventor. He was born into slavery in Diamond Grove, Missouri, in 1864. He was orphaned at a young age and was raised by his owner's son, Moses Carver. | 31,707 |
Mikhail Gorbachev | Russia | Who was Mikhail Gorbachev? Where was Michael Gorbachev from? | Mikhail Gorbachev was the eighth and last leader of the Soviet Union. | Mikhail Gorbachev was the eighth and last leader of the Soviet Union. He served as General Secretary of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union from 1985 to 1991 and as the first President of the Soviet Union from 1990 to 1991.Gorbachev introduced a number of reforms, known as glasnost (openness) and perestroika (restructuring), in an effort to address these challenges. Glasnost allowed for greater freedom of speech and the press, while perestroika called for a more decentralized economy and political system. | 31,926 |
Che Guevara | Argentina | Who was Che Guevara? Where was Che Guevara from? | Che Guevara was a doctor, author, revolutionary, military theorist, and guerrilla leader who played a major role in the Cuban Revolution. |
Che Guevara, born Ernesto Guevara de la Serna, was an Argentine Marxist revolutionary, physician, author, guerrilla leader, diplomat, and military theorist. He is best known for his role as a leading figure in the Cuban Revolution, his role as a guerrilla leader in Bolivia, and his status as an icon of the Cuban Revolution and of leftist movements worldwide. | 32,439 |
Oscar Wilde | Ireland | Who was Oscar Wilde ? Where was Oscar Wilde from? | Oscar Wilde was an Irish playwright, poet, and short story writer. | Oscar Wilde was an Irish playwright, poet, and short story writer. He is best known for his plays, which include The Importance of Being Earnest and Salome. Wilde was a flamboyant figure in London society, and his wit and epigrams were widely admired.Wilde's literary reputation has grown since his death. He is now considered one of the most important writers of the late 19th century. His plays are still performed all over the world, and his wit and epigrams are still quoted by people all over the world.
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Emiliano Zapata | Mexico | Who was Emiliano Zapata? Where was Emiliano Zapata from? | Emiliano Zapata Salazar was a Mexican revolutionary, agrarian leader, and the main leader of the people's revolution in the Mexican state of Morelos. | Emiliano Zapata Salazar was a Mexican revolutionary, agrarian leader, and the main leader of the people's revolution in the Mexican state of Morelos. He is considered one of the most important figures in the Mexican Revolution of 1910–1920.Zapata's forces were successful in taking control of much of Morelos, and he became a popular hero among the peasantry. He was also a controversial figure, and he was accused of being a bandit and a murderer. | 33,309 |
Neil Armstrong | USA | Who was Neil Armstrong? Where was Neil Armstrongfrom? | Neil Armstrong was an American astronaut and aeronautical engineer. | Neil Armstrong was an American astronaut and aeronautical engineer. He was the first person to walk on the moon, on July 20, 1969, as part of the Apollo 11 mission.Armstrong is considered one of the greatest heroes of the 20th century. He was a brilliant engineer and a courageous astronaut who helped to make history. His legacy will continue to inspire people all over the world for generations to come.
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Richard Feynman | USA | Who was Richard Feynman? Where was Richard Feynman from? | Richard Phillips Feynman was an American theoretical physicist known for his work in quantum mechanics, particle physics, and quantum electrodynamics. | Richard Phillips Feynman was an American theoretical physicist known for his work in quantum mechanics, particle physics, and quantum electrodynamics. He was awarded the 1965 Nobel Prize in Physics along with his collaborators Julian Schwinger and Shin'ichirō Tomonaga.During World War II, Feynman worked on the Manhattan Project, the U.S. effort to develop the atomic bomb. After the war, he returned to Princeton and continued his research in quantum mechanics. | 34,161 |
Agatha Christie | United Kingdom | Who was Agatha Christie ? Where was Agatha Christie from? | Agatha Christie, Lady Mallowan, was an English detective fiction writer. | Agatha Christie, Lady Mallowan, was an English detective fiction writer. She is best known for her 66 detective novels and 14 short story collections, which have sold over 2 billion copies in the English language and another billion in translation. She also wrote six romantic novels under the name Mary Westmacott.Christie is considered one of the greatest mystery writers of all time. She is credited with popularizing the detective fiction genre and with creating some of the most iconic characters in mystery fiction. Her works have been adapted into films, television shows, and stage productions.
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Socrates | Greece | Who was Socrates? Where was Socrates from? | Socrates was a Greek philosopher who is considered one of the founders of Western philosophy. | Socrates was a Greek philosopher who is considered one of the founders of Western philosophy. He is known for his method of inquiry, known as the Socratic method, in which he asked questions to help people to clarify their thoughts and beliefs.Socrates's ideas have had a profound influence on Western philosophy. He is considered the father of the Socratic method, which is still used today in philosophy and other disciplines. His ideas about knowledge, virtue, and ethics have also been influential.
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Virginia Woolf | United Kingdom | Who was Virginia Woolf? Where was he from? | Virginia Woolf was an English writer considered one of the most important modernists of the 20th century. | Virginia Woolf was an English writer considered one of the most important modernists of the 20th century. Her novels, such as Mrs. Dalloway and To the Lighthouse, are known for their experimental use of stream-of-consciousness narration and their exploration of the inner lives of women.Woolf's novels are known for their experimental use of stream-of-consciousness narration, which allows the reader to experience the thoughts and feelings of the characters in real time. They also explore the inner lives of women, often in ways that were considered radical at the time. | 35,729 |
Charlie Chaplin | United Kingdom | Who was Charlie Chaplin ? Where was Charlie Chaplin from? | Charles Spencer Chaplin was an English actor, filmmaker, and composer who rose to fame in the era of silent film. | Charles Spencer Chaplin was an English actor, filmmaker, and composer who rose to fame in the era of silent film. He is best known for his character the Tramp, a lovable but down-on-his-luck figure who is always getting into trouble. Chaplin's films were known for their humor, pathos, and social commentary. He was a master of physical comedy, and he often used his films to explore the themes of poverty, homelessness, and social injustice. | 3 |
Alan Turing | United Kingdom | Who was Alan Turing? Where was Alan Turing from? | Alan Turing was a British mathematician and computer scientist who is considered to be the father of theoretical computer science and artificial intelligence. | Alan Turing was a British mathematician and computer scientist who is considered to be the father of theoretical computer science and artificial intelligence. He is best known for his work on the Enigma machine, a German cipher machine used during World War II.Turing's legacy is complex and contradictory. He was a brilliant scientist who made significant contributions to our understanding of computation and intelligence. However, he was also a gay man who was persecuted by the British government. His legacy is still being debated today. | 36,301 |
Tim Berners-Lee | United Kingdom | Who was Tim Berners-Lee? Where was Tim Berners-Lee from? | Tim Beners-Lee also known as TimBL, is a British computer scientist best known as the inventor of the World Wide Web. | Tim Beners-Lee also known as TimBL, is a British computer scientist best known as the inventor of the World Wide Web. He is also the director of the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C), the organization responsible for developing and maintaining web standards. | 36,843 |
Steve Wozniak | USA | Who was Steve Woznaik? Where was Steve Wozniak from? | Steve Wozniak is an American computer engineer and entrepreneur. | Steve Wozniak is an American computer engineer and entrepreneur. He is best known as the co-founder, with Steve Jobs, of Apple Inc., a multinational technology company that designs, develops, and sells consumer electronics, computer software, and online services.Wozniak is a member of the National Inventors Hall of Fame, and he has received numerous awards for his work. He is a philanthropist, and he has donated money to a variety of causes, including education and medical research. Wozniak is known for his creativity and his passion for technology. He is a visionary who has helped to shape the world we live in. | 37,099 |
Bill Gates | USA | Who is Bill Gates? Where is Bill Gates from? | Bill Gates is an American business magnate, investor, author, and philanthropist. | Bill Gates is an American business magnate, investor, author, and philanthropist. He is best known as the co-founder of Microsoft Corporation.Gates is a philanthropist and has donated billions of dollars to charitable causes. He is the co-founder of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, which is one of the largest private foundations in the world.
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Larry Page | USA | Who was Larry Page ? Where was Larry Page from? | Larry Page is an American computer scientist and internet entrepreneur. | Larry Page is an American computer scientist and internet entrepreneur. He is best known as one of the co-founders of Google, along with Sergey Brin. Page is a visionary leader who has helped to shape the internet. He is also a philanthropist and has donated millions of dollars to charitable causes. | 38,067 |
Elon Musk | USA | Who is Elon Musk ? Where is Elon Musk from? | Elon Musk is a South African-born American entrepreneur and businessman who founded X.com in 1999 (which later became PayPal), SpaceX in 2002 and Tesla Motors in 2003. | Elon Musk is a South African-born American entrepreneur and businessman who founded X.com in 1999 (which later became PayPal), SpaceX in 2002 and Tesla Motors in 2003.He is a controversial figure, but he is also one of the most successful entrepreneurs of his generation. He is known for his ambitious goals and his willingness to take risks.
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Satya Nadella | India | Who is Satya Nadella? Where is Satya Nadella from? | Satya Nadella is the current CEO and executive chairman of Microsoft. | Satya Nadella is the current CEO and executive chairman of Microsoft. He was born in Hyderabad, India, in 1967. He studied engineering at the Manipal Institute of Technology and the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee, and he earned an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.Nadella is known for his focus on innovation and his commitment to diversity and inclusion. He has been praised for his leadership style, which is characterized by collaboration and empowerment. | 38,709 |
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