Francis I was Holy Roman Emperor from 1745 to 1765, Archduke of Austria from 1740 to 1765, Duke of Lorraine and Bar from 1729 to 1737, and Grand Duke of Tuscany from 1737 to 1765.
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Politician
1935–2025 · India
Dharmendra was an Indian actor, producer and politician, primarily known for his work in Hindi films. He is regarded as one of the greatest and most commercially successful actors in the history of Indian cinema.
Actor
1943–1971 · United States
James Douglas Morrison was an American singer-songwriter and poet who was the lead vocalist and primary lyricist of the rock band the Doors.
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Musician
1966–2023 · Ireland
Sinéad Marie Bernadette O'Connor, also known as Shuhada' Sadaqat, was an Irish singer and songwriter.
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Actor
1936–2009 · United States
David Carradine was an American actor and director, whose career included over 200 major and minor roles in film, television and on stage.
Athlete
1994 · United Kingdom
Raheem Shaquille Sterling is a professional footballer who plays as a winger. Born in Jamaica, he has played for the England national team.
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Actor
1953 · United States
Kimila Ann Basinger is an American actress. She has garnered acclaim for her work in film, for which she has received various accolades including an Academy Award, a Golden Globe Award, a Screen Actors Guild Award, and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
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