She continues to be widely noted as inspiration to philosophers, theologians, historians, neurologists, fiction writers, artists as well as countless ordinary people interested in Christian spirituality and mysticism. Speaking to pilgrims from Avila in October 1981, Pope John Paul II said: "It is ...
Involved with many young immigrant artists and the Dada movement, he achieved critical and commercial success. Due to German persecution of the Jews and the threat of World War II, Kertész decided to emigrate to the United States in 1936, where he had to rebuild his reputation thro...
He had designed a peace plan which approved and supported by Honduras, Guatemala, El Salvador, Nicaragua, and Costa Rica. This peace accord won him the Nobel Peace Prize. His term ended in 1990 and he again became the president for the second time from 2006 to 2010. 2. Jose Figueres Fer...
Among the most famous Spanish people are certainly the painter Picasso, the architect Gaudí and tennis player Rafael Nadal. Then there are so many other fantastic Spanish artists, sportspeople, actors, musicians and, of course, explorers and historic figures. ...
Influenced by artists such as Joseph Cornell and Marcel Duchamp, he also experimented with various materials in mixed-media collages, including images cut from books and magazines. He acquired a Polaroid camera in 1970 and began producing his own photographs to incorporate into the collages, saying...
On this page, we want to show you some Polish geniuses, scientists, artists, inventors and other great minds so we all can honour these great people from Poland. Famous Polish People Polish Nobel Prize Winners Even though many think Marie Curie is French, she is Polish and was born in War...
In short order, Guerrillero Heroico was appropriated by artists, causes and admen around the world, appearing on everything from protest art to underwear to soft drinks. It has become the cultural shorthand for rebellion and one of the most recognizable and reproduced images of all time, with...
(President of Nicaragua from 1937 to 1947 and from 1950 to 1956) Birth Year: 1896 Birthplace: San Marcos, Nicaragua Died: September 29, 1956 Anastasio Somoza García was a Nicaraguan leader who held the presidency for several terms through a combination of electoral victories and military dictator...
Graziano is considered one of the greatest knockout artists in boxing history, often displaying the capacity to take his opponent out with a single punch. He was ranked 23rd on The Ring magazine list of the greatest punchers of all time. He fought many of the best middleweights of the era...
He is best known for the song "Tiny Bubbles" from the album of the same name. Birthplace: Kakaako, Oahu, Hawaii, USA Also ranks #6 on The Best Musical Artists From Hawaii Also ranks #12 on The Greatest Ukulele Players of All Time Dig Deeper Musicians with the Most Kids Demetrious ...