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As might be expected from the fact that gays make up around 5% of the world's population, there are a great number of gay heroes, leaders, innovators, etc.
In fact, one could almost say that there are a disproportionately number of gays that have made huge contributions to their countries relative to the total number of gays.
Michelangelo, the artist best known for painting the Sistine Ceiling, was gay (as evidenced by a piece of love poetry written about a man, saying that "I joyed him in bed"), and possibly bisexual.
Julius Caesar, the famous Roman Emperor, started the tradition of Roman Empires, leading to increased stability in Rome. He may have been gay (historians cite a love affair with another leader), although this might just be one of the many rumours that went on in gossipy ancient Rome.
Alan Turing was certainly gay, and he is credited with much of the ideas and science leading to the invention of the computer. He also cracked Nazi codes in WW2.
Leonardo da vinci, another great artist and great inventor, was gay.
Socrates, the famous philosopher and teacher of Plato, had a gay lover too. He also married a woman whom he wasn't at all attracted to (and didn't seem to like in the least)
In Spartan society, almost every man had a gay lover. These people served in the many wars Sparta got into.
Richard the Lionheart, the famous English King, had a love affair with another King.
King James, of biblical fame, is thought to be gay.
The great British Admiral Nelson's last words were "Kiss me, Hardy". As such, he was probably gay too.
Also, the famous writer Oscar Wildes. He was definitely gay.
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Are there any gay people in Mexico?
There are gay people in Mexico and in all countries.
What countries do not let gay people in?
There are no countries that "don't let gay people in" because sexual orientation is not checked in Customs. However there are countries that are extremely dangerous for gay people. Specifically, gay people are strongly urged never to visit:YemenIranMauritaniaNigeriaQatarSaudi ArabiaAfghanistanSomaliaSudanUgandaAlgeriaJamaica (anti-gay laws are strictly enforced)EgyptKenyaTanzaniya
Is it gay to idolize a gay man?
No, gay people can be idolized for their contributions to society. For example, many computer scientists consider Alan Turing (the man who cracked the Nazis's Enigma code-machine in WWII) an idol for his contributions to the field of computer science.
Are there gay people in India?
Yes, there are gay people in India as well as all other countries on Earth.
What countries give the death penalty to gay people?
The following countries give the death penalty to gay people:SudanMauritaniaNigeriaSomalilandSaudi ArabiaYemenIranMaldivesBrunei PakistanAfghanistan
Should there be a death penalty for gay people?
No, there should not be a death penalty for gay people. Unfortunately, as of 2017, there are 10 countries that put people to death for being gay.
What were Xerxes contributions?
he was gay and horney
What countries execute gay people?
As of 2017, the following countries officially execute people for being gay:YemenIranMauritaniaNigeriaQatarSaudi ArabiaAfghanistanSomaliaSudanUnited Arab EmiratesHowever, it is important to note that gay people have been murdered for being gay in almost every country on Earth.
Which country do gay first started?
There have been gay people long before there were countries. The first "country" in the world, whatever that was, would have had gay people in it.
How do you get yourself gay?
You don't. Gay people - and straight people - are born, not made.
What country has a lot of lesbian and gay people?
The percentage of the population that is gay is pretty consistent across the board. Countries typically have a gay population that is between 3% and 8%.Therefore, countries with larger populations will have larger numbers of gay people, such as China and India.
What does the government say about gay people?
It varies by country. Some countries do not give gay people equal rights.
