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Historical Figures
Historical figures are the various individuals throughout time that have made their mark. Some have done this through a series of great acts. Some have done just one thing, but they made a huge impact through their choice.
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Who is the Sultan of Malaysia?
The current Sultan, Tuanku Abdul Halim is the only Sultan of Malaysia to have reigned twice. His full name is Almu'tasimu Billahi Muhibbuddin Tuanku Alhaj Abdul Halim Mu'adzam Shah Ibni Almarhum Sultan Badlishah.
5th reign-Tuanku Abdul Halim-21-09-1970 - 20-09-1975 (5 years)
14th reign-Abdul Halim-13-12- 2011 - present
Born on 26 September 1973 to the family of Mr Alfred Omaye Ekwale of Mereje town in Ethiope Local government area and Madam Okoko Odere of Effurun in Effurun Local government area in then Bendel State of Nigeria. Joseph was the last of his mother's 9 children of 7 males and 2 females while he was the 13th of his fathers' 17 Children. Joseph's mother was the first of his father's 3 wives and 3 concubines. Joseph's mother died when he was 3 years old while his father died when he was 15 years old. However, many odd's in the early child hood never detered a famous and bright future for him. Joseph is infamous for his legendary and unrelentless effort in military practice and enthronement of peace in prominent African countries that have seen a wave of violent conflict in the mid 2000 where he was engaged in the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration of ex-combatants. The many attributes of Joseph are contained in the Wikipedia news article about this senior citizen.
Why were bernard m baruch and george creel significant historical figures?
George creel was a chairman committee on public information, while bernard baruch wrote a pamphelet:"taking the profit out of war"
Why was Ellison Mounts hanged?
Ellison Mounts was hanged on February 18, 1890 for the murder of Alifair McCoy during the Hatfield-McCoy feud.
Who were famous people in the war of 1812?
Thomas Hardy (1840 - 1928) - Poet and novelist, among his notable works are Tess of the d'Urbervilles and Jude the Obscure. He played the Famous_people_from_1812.
Louis Braille (1809 - 1852) - A French educator who invented "Braille", a method of writing and printing named after him which enabled the blind to read through the use of their hands. He was blinded when he was three due to an accident but he was an excellent organist.
Alexander Graham Bell (1847 - 1922) - He invented the telephone before he turned 30. His training and education came chiefly from his family and he is mostly self-taught. He reportedly played the piano.
Read more: Famous_people_from_1812
Born June 18, 1992. He is the older brother of Tyler Codey Sodemann. In 2006 he has taken over Adams county and was granted the A.K.A Grim Refer. He has never been defeated in any fight nor backed down. The biggest bully around. He once took on 7 people at once and didn't get a scratch on him. He is a Blood and studies black magic along with satanic beliefs. Which makes him the Darkest and most powerful of all creatures.
Jesse has been born into the Guardian Angels along with Tyler Codey Sodemann. The Guardian Angels are a group of people that protect people against threats. They use no weapons and have mastered an underground martial art that no longer is known about nor is there any information available on the web. He started to become soft in the days of piece that pasted.
Jesse has amazing power and strength compared to any normal human. But is the second most reliable under his brother Tyler Codey Sodemann. For Tyler is much softer and wiser and more trained.
He may look scary at first but is very kind and reliable once you get to know him.
Who are some historical figures in judaism?
All of the characters in the Hebrew Bible may be considered significant historical human figures, both for good (King David, etc.), and bad (Balaam, etc).
Biblical leaders:
Abraham (founder of our monotheistic tradition)
Isaac, Jacob (carried on the tradition in Abraham's footsteps)
Moses (God's messenger in the Exodus and the Giving of the Torah)
Joshua (brought the Israelites into Canaan/Israel)
King David (most beloved of the kings; wrote the Psalms)
King Solomon (built the First Temple)
Ezra (instrumental in building the Second Temple)
...and many more.
In the post-biblical age, Rabbis and sages generally dominated Jewish writings. Some notable Rabbis and other leaders were (in no particular order):
Early Rabbis:
Hillel (famous sage, beloved for his humility)
Yochanan Ben Zakai (expanded the yeshiva of Yavneh; saved many sages after the Second Destruction)
Akiva (foremost Torah-leader after the Second Destruction)
Ben Zoma (contemporary of Rabbi Akiva)
Tarfon (charismatic sage; contemporary of Rabbi Akiva)
Elazar Ben Azaria (leading sage; famous for his words in the Passover Haggadah)
Medieval Rabbis:
Rashi (the foremost Talmud-commentator)
Rambam (Maimonides) (author of the most complete code of Halakha)
Ramban (author of famous Torah-commentary)
Later Rabbis:
Isaac Luria (foremost Kabbalah authority)
The Baal Shem Tov (founder of modern Hassidism)
Charismatic persons(including secular leaders, and even a false messiah or two):
Bar Kochba (led an initially seccessful revolt against the Romans)
Theodore Herzl (envisioned a modern Jewish state)
Shabbatai Tzvi (infamous false messiah; eventually left Judaism)
Baruch Spinoza (secular thinker)
David Ben Gurion (a Prime Minister of Israel)
Chaim Weizmann (leader during the British Mandate period)
Eliezer ben-Yehuda (instrumental in reviving spoken Hebrew)
Leo Baeck (Reform Rabbi)
Moses Mendelsohn (secular thinker)
Menachem Schneerson (controversial Rabbi)
What history does the Shawnee and Daniel Boone share that occurred in the previous year?
Colonel Jones had often pointed out the traditional birth place of Boone to curious and interested visitors; but as the accuracy of this tradition as to locality was called in question, he set to work to establish the facts, if possible, by record evidence. He thoroughly succeeded, from public and family records, in establishing, not only the place and exact date of his birth, but many other interesting facts in connection with the Boone family. These were given to the public by Col. Jones in a very interesting paper published in the Reading Times, from which I cull, in short, such facts and dates as serve my purpose.
What was Olaudah Equiano's real name?
Olaudah Equiano is his birth name. His other name, Gustavus Vassa, was given to him by one of his owners.
I assume you mean "Was Helen Keller unable to speak", to which the answer is she did learn to speak.
Did Juliette Gordon Low have an accent?
Since Juliette Gordon Low grew up in Savannah, Georgia, it is possible that she had a southern accent.
What was Ralph Waldo Emersons view on conformity?
Emerson in his essay Self Reliance argues for among other things, a type of nonconformity in deeds and actions as well as in thought. In the opening paragraph when he says" To believe your own thoughts, believe that what is true for you in your private heart is true for all men, -- that is genius." He is urging us to take an attitude which is dependant on an individuals own thoughts not societies.
who are some important historical figures that have influenced biblical interpretation (especially during the 16th and 17th centuries)?
How did Gandhi react to the train ticket checker telling him he had to move to third class?
he said that he would
Who are historical figures of confucianism?
Confucianism is a doctrine of philosophical and ethical teachings founded by Confucius. Other notable figures of Confucianism are Menciu, Zengzi, Xun Xi and Zhu Xi.
