Introduction, William Wordsworth (1770-1850) was a prominent English Romantic poet and one of the pioneers of the Romantic literary movement. He was born on April 7, 1770, in Cockermouth, a small town in the northwestern region of England, to John Wordsworth and Ann Cookson. His father was a lawyer and later became a steward for…
Introduction, William Shakespeare was an English playwright, poet, and actor widely regarded as one of the greatest writers in the English language. He was born in Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, England, on April 26, 1564, and was baptized on April 26, 1564. Shakespeare was the third child of John Shakespeare, a glove maker and town official, and…
Introduction, Warren Buffett is an American business magnate, investor, and philanthropist widely regarded as one of the most successful investors in history. He was born on August 30, 1930, in Omaha, Nebraska, USA. Buffett developed an early interest in business and investing, selling gum, newspapers, and Coca-Cola door-to-door as a child. After completing his education,…
Introduction, Walt Whitman was an American poet, essayist, and journalist, who is considered one of the most influential figures in American literature. He was born on May 31, 1819, in West Hills, New York, to a working-class family. As a young man, he worked as a printer and journalist, and developed a deep appreciation for…
Introduction, Walt Disney was an American entrepreneur, animator, and filmmaker who revolutionized the entertainment industry with his innovative approach to storytelling and animation. He was born on December 5, 1901, in Chicago, Illinois, to a working-class family. As a young man, he developed an interest in art and began drawing cartoons for his high school…
Introduction, Voltaire, also known as François-Marie Arouet, was a French Enlightenment writer, historian, and philosopher. He was born on November 21, 1694, in Paris, France. His father was a notary, and Voltaire was educated by the Jesuits before studying law in Paris. Throughout his life, Voltaire was a prolific writer and commentator on a wide…
Introduction, Vincent van Gogh was a Dutch post-impressionist painter known for his vibrant and emotional works of art. He was born on March 30, 1853, in the small village of Zundert in the southern Netherlands. His parents were upper-middle-class and his father was a minister in the Dutch Reformed Church. Van Gogh had a difficult…
Introduction, Theodore Roosevelt was an American statesman, author, and explorer who served as the 26th president of the United States from 1901 to 1909. He was born on October 27, 1858, in New York City, to a prominent and wealthy family. His father, Theodore Roosevelt Sr., was a businessman and philanthropist, while his mother, Martha…
Introduction, Sushant Singh Rajput was a talented Indian actor who was born on January 21, 1986, in Patna, Bihar. He was the youngest of five siblings and grew up in a middle-class family. Sushant’s father was a government official, while his mother was a homemaker. Despite being a brilliant student in school, Sushant was always…
Introduction, Sun Tzu was a Chinese general, military strategist, and philosopher who lived during the Eastern Zhou period (770-256 BCE). He is believed to have been born in the state of Qi, which is now modern-day Shandong Province, China. However, there is limited historical information about his birth and early life. Sun Tzu is best…
