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Jan Vertonghen
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Jan Vertonghen

Athlete · born April 24, 1987

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Jan Bert Lieve Vertonghen is a Belgian former professional footballer who played as a defender. Mainly a centre-back, he also played as a left-back.

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Milestones, by age

Dated facts from Wikidata; ages marked “about” come from year-only dates.

  1. ~19Joined AFC Ajax2006
  2. ~19Joined RKC Waalwijk2006
  3. ~20Joined Belgium men's national football team2007
  4. ~25Joined Tottenham Hotspur F.C.2012
  5. ~33Joined S.L. Benfica2020
  6. 35Joined R.S.C. AnderlechtSeptember 1, 2022

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Leonardo da Vinci

Inventor

1452–1519 · Republic of Florence

Leonardo di ser Piero da Vinci was an Italian polymath of the High Renaissance who was active as a painter, draughtsman, engineer, scientist, theorist, sculptor, and architect.

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Joe Keery
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Joe Keery

Actor

1992 · United States

Joseph David Keery, also known by his musical stage name Djo, is an American actor, singer, musician, and songwriter. He rose to international prominence for his role as Steve Harrington in the sci-fi horror series Stranger Things (2016–2025).

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Shirley MacLaine
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Shirley MacLaine

Actor

1934 · United States

Shirley MacLaine is an American actress and author. With a career spanning over 70 years, she has received numerous accolades, including an Academy Award, an Emmy Award, two BAFTA Awards, six Golden Globe Awards, two Volpi Cups, and two Silver Bears.

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