Henry David Thoreau
American philosopher
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American philosopher
Founder of the Baháʼí Faith
Russian-Armenian marine painter
Indian reformer and social activist
German classical scholar and historian

British artist
Confederate general
British botanist and explorer
Russian poet, novelist, and playwright
Indian philosopher
British archaeologist and politician
United States Army officer and Confederate general