Elon Reeve Musk (born June 28, 1971) is an engineer, industrial designer and technology entrepreneur who is widely regarded as one of the most influential businessmen in the world. He was born in Pretoria, Transvaal, South Africa; though he has spent most of his life in the United States, of which he is also a … Read more
John Paul Jones (July 6, 1747 – July 18, 1792) was a Scottish sailor who served in the Continental Navy during the American Revolutionary War. Jones began his career as a lieutenant of the frigate Alfred. After distinguishing himself as commander of Alfred, he was given command of the sloop Providence. As commander of Providence, … Read more
John Adams (October 30, 1735 – July 4, 1826) was an American writer, diplomat and politician who played a leading role in the American Revolution. When the British Parliament imposed the Stamp Act on the colonies in 1765, Adams was one of its most vocal critics and he wrote several documents against it. In the … Read more
Benjamin Franklin (January 17, 1706 – April 17, 1790) was an American polymath who played a key role in the American Revolution as a writer, political philosopher and diplomat. Prior to the Revolution, Franklin had invented numerous things and was a leading writer. When the American Revolutionary War began, Franklin was unanimously elected by the … Read more
George Washington (February 22, 1732 – December 14, 1799) was an American political and military leader who played a key role in the American Revolution. When the Revolutionary War broke out in 1775, Congress created the Continental Army and George Washington was appointed as its Commander-In-Chief. Washington took enormous duties during the war. He plotted … Read more
Richard Milhous Nixon (1913 – 1994) served as the 37th President of the United States from 1969 to 1974. During the Second World War, Nixon served in the U.S Naval Reserve and, prior to becoming president, he served as a Senator from California and then as Vice President during the Presidency of Dwight D. Eisenhower … Read more
Martin Luther (1483 – 1546) was a German professor of theology, monk and hymnodist whose actions and teachings led to the Protestant Reformation, the movement that caused a split in Christianity between Roman Catholicism and Protestantism. Due to this he is widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in the history of Christianity. … Read more
Martin Luther (1483 – 1546) was a German priest who is most famous for playing a leading role in the Protestant Reformation, a 16th century religious and political movement in Europe which is regarded as one of the most influential events in the history of Western Christianity. Luther rose as a leader of the Reformation … Read more
Martin Luther was a German priest who played a leading role in the Protestant Reformation. Reformation was a 16th century religious and political movement in Europe which is regarded as one of the most influential events in the history of Western Christianity. Martin was the eldest son of Hans Luther and his wife Margarette. Hans … Read more
William McKinley Jr. (1843 – 1901) was an American soldier, lawyer and politician who served as the 25th President of the United States from March 4, 1897 till his assassination on September 14, 1901. Before becoming president, McKinley served in the American Civil War where he rose to the rank of Major; was a successful … Read more