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Danish writer, Nobel Laureate
Henrik Pontoppidan was a Danish realist writer who shared with Karl Gjellerup the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1917 for "his authentic descriptions of present-day life in Denmark." Pontoppidan's novels and short stories — informed with a desire for social pro
Read biography ↗American politician (1888–1965); Vice President of the United States from 1941 to 1945
Henry Agard Wallace was the 33rd vice president of the United States, serving from 1941 to 1945, under President Franklin D.
Read biography ↗American essayist, poet, and philosopher (1817–1862)
Henry David Thoreau was an American naturalist, essayist, poet, and philosopher.
Read biography ↗Swiss businessman and co-founder of the Red Cross (1828-1910)
Henry Dunant, also known as Henri Dunant, was a Swiss humanitarian, businessman, social activist, and co-founder of the Red Cross.
Read biography ↗English novelist and dramatist (1707–1754)
Henry Fielding was an English writer and judge known for the use of humour and satire in his works.
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Henry Ford was an American industrialist and business magnate.
Read biography ↗Holy Roman Emperor from 1084 to 1105
Henry IV was Holy Roman Emperor, King of Germany, and King of Italy and Burgundy.
Read biography ↗American and British writer (1843–1916)
Henry James was an American-British author.
Read biography ↗American diplomat and geopolitical advisor, served as U.S. Secretary of State from 1973 to 1977 (1923–2023)
Henry Alfred Kissinger was an American diplomat, political scientist, and politician.
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