Italian architect and painter (1444–1514)
Donato Bramante
Donato Bramante, born as Donato di Pascuccio d'Antonio and also known as Bramante Lazzari, was an Italian architect and painter.
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British novelist, poet, playwright, librettist, biographer, and short story writer (1919–2013)
Doris Lessing
Doris May Lessing was a British novelist – sometimes identified as Rhodesian early in her career – and winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2007.
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American children's author and cartoonist (1904–1991)
Dr. Seuss
Theodor Seuss Geisel was an American children's author, illustrator, animator, and cartoonist.
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Tang dynasty Chinese poet (712–770)
Du Fu
Du Fu was a Chinese poet and government official of the Tang dynasty.
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President of the United States from 1953 to 1961 (1890–1969)
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Dwight David "Ike" Eisenhower was the 34th president of the United States, serving from 1953 to 1961.
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English novelist (1879-1970)
E. M. Forster
Edward Morgan Forster was an English author.
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American writer and literary critic (1809–1849)
Edgar Allan Poe
Edgar Allan Poe was an American writer, poet, editor, and literary critic who is best known for his poetry and short stories, particularly his tales involving mystery and the macabre.
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French Impressionist artist (1834–1917)
Edgar Degas
Edgar Degas was a French Impressionist artist famous for his pastel drawings and oil paintings.
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American writer (1875–1950)
Edgar Rice Burroughs
Edgar Rice Burroughs was an American writer, recognized for his prolific output in the adventure, science fiction, and fantasy genres.
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