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John Tyler

5 Minute Biographies ·

2024/10/27

John Tyler, the tenth President of the United States, was born on 29 March 1790 at Greenway Plantation in Charles City County, Virginia. His rise to the presidency came unexpectedly after the sudden death of President William Henry Harrison in 1841, making Tyler the first vice president to assume the presidency due to the death …

8:49

William Henry Harrison

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2024/10/25

William Henry Harrison, the ninth President of the United States, was born on 9 February 1773 at Berkeley Plantation in Charles City County, Virginia. He holds the distinction of having the shortest presidency in American history, serving only 31 days before his untimely death. Despite his brief tenure as president, Harrison’s career as a military …

8:43

Martin Van Buren

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2024/10/23

Martin Van Buren, the eighth President of the United States, was born on 5 December 1782 in Kinderhook, New York. His presidency, which lasted from 1837 to 1841, marked a period of significant political change and economic turmoil in the United States. Known as the “Little Magician” for his political acumen, Van Buren was a …

9:04

Andrew Jackson

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2024/10/21

Andrew Jackson, the seventh President of the United States, was born on 15 March 1767 in the Waxhaw region, a border area between North and South Carolina. His presidency, which lasted from 1829 to 1837, was marked by his appeal to the “common man” and his transformative, yet controversial, influence on American politics. A figure …

8:50

John Quincy Adams

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2024/10/19

John Quincy Adams, the sixth President of the United States, was born on 11 July 1767 in Braintree, Massachusetts, now part of Quincy. As the son of John Adams, the second President, John Quincy Adams grew up in the midst of revolutionary America, deeply influenced by his father’s involvement in the creation of the new …

9:14

James Monroe

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2024/10/17

James Monroe, the fifth President of the United States and a key figure in the nation’s early history, was born on 28 April 1758 in Westmoreland County, Virginia. His presidency is best remembered for the Monroe Doctrine, a defining statement of American foreign policy that warned European powers against further colonisation in the Western Hemisphere. …

9:06

James Madison

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2024/10/15

James Madison, the fourth President of the United States and often referred to as the “Father of the Constitution,” was born on 16 March 1751, at Belle Grove, a plantation in Port Conway, Virginia. His pivotal role in shaping the United States Constitution and his deep commitment to republican principles have cemented his place as …

9:34

Thomas Jefferson

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2024/10/13

Thomas Jefferson, the third President of the United States and one of the most influential figures in the country’s founding, was born on 13 April 1743 at Shadwell, a plantation in the Virginia Colony. Known for his role in drafting the Declaration of Independence, as well as for his contributions to political philosophy, Jefferson’s legacy …

8:30

John Adams

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2024/10/11

John Adams is known as one of the founding fathers of the United States of America, the second president, and the first vice president. He was a statesman, political theorist, and a lawyer who helped lead the American Revolution which created independence from Great Britain.John Adams was born on 30 October, 1735 in Massachusetts Bay, …

8:39

George Washington

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2024/10/09

George Washington, the first President of the United States and one of the most revered figures in American history, was born on 22 February 1732, in Westmoreland County, Virginia. His leadership during the American Revolution, his role in shaping the new nation, and his steadfast commitment to the principles of liberty and democracy earned him …

8:43

Richard Pryor

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2024/10/07

Richard Pryor, one of the most groundbreaking and influential comedians of all time, was born on 1 December 1940 in Peoria, Illinois, United States. Renowned for his sharp wit, fearless humour, and unflinching social commentary, Pryor revolutionised stand-up comedy and paved the way for generations of comedians who followed in his footsteps. His career spanned …

8:33

Shirley Temple

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2024/08/26

Shirley Temple, the cherubic child star whose dimples and curls became iconic, remains one of the most enduring figures in Hollywood history. Born on 23 April 1928 in Santa Monica, California, Shirley Temple Black, as she later became known, captured the hearts of millions with her infectious charm and precocious talent. Her rise to fame …

6:09

Catherine the Great

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2024/08/05

Catherine the Great, born Sophia Augusta Frederica von Anhalt-Zerbst on May 2nd, 1729, in Stettin, Prussia (now Szczecin, Poland), was the longest-reigning female empress of Russia, ruling from 1762 to 1796. A German princess by birth, she rose to power through a dramatic coup d’état that dethroned her husband, Peter III. Her 34-year reign was …

6:48

Henry Pelham

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2024/07/20

Henry Pelham, a significant figure in British politics during the 18th century, served as Prime Minister and was instrumental in shaping the government during considerable change. Born on 25 September 1694 at Laughton, Sussex, Pelham was the second son of Thomas Pelham, 1st Baron Pelham, and his wife, Grace Pelham (née Holles). The Pelham family …

6:32

Spencer Compton

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2024/07/18

Spencer Compton, 1st Earl of Wilmington, was a prominent British statesman in the early 18th century who played a crucial role in the political landscape of his time. Born on 16 March 1674 in Compton Wynyates, Warwickshire, he was the third son of James Compton, 3rd Earl of Northampton, and Mary Noel. His upbringing in …

6:36

Sir Robert Walpole

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2024/07/16

Robert Walpole, often regarded as the first de facto Prime Minister of Great Britain, was a towering figure in the early 18th century. His tenure set many precedents for the office and established the framework for modern British parliamentary democracy. Walpole’s life and career were marked by his adept political manoeuvring, economic insight, and lasting …

6:25

John F. Kennedy

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2024/07/15

John Fitzgerald Kennedy, often called JFK, was born on 29 May 1917 in Brookline, Massachusetts, to a wealthy and politically prominent family. His father, Joseph P. Kennedy Sr., was a successful businessman and ambassador, while his mother, Rose Kennedy, was a socialite actively involved in philanthropy. Destined for greatness from a young age, John F. …

6:54

Ingrid Bergman

5 Minute Biographies ·

2024/07/08

Ingrid Bergman, born on 29 August, 1915, in Stockholm, Sweden, transcended the boundaries of language and culture to become one of cinema’s most revered actresses. Her career, spanning five decades, left an indelible mark on Hollywood’s Golden Age, captivating audiences with her natural beauty, compelling performances, and a captivating spirit that defied easy categorisation. Bergman’s …

6:20

Queen Elizabeth I

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2024/07/07

Queen Elizabeth I, the last of the Tudor monarchs, reigned over England and Ireland from 17 November 1558 until her death on 24 March 1603. Born on 7 September 1533 at the Palace of Placentia in Greenwich, her life was dramatic, filled with political intrigue, religious turmoil, and a blossoming of English culture that continues …

6:20

Karl Marx

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2024/07/07

Karl Marx, a name synonymous with revolution and socialist thought, was born on May 5th, 1818, in Trier, Prussia, present-day Germany. His father, Heinrich Marx, was a lawyer who had converted from Judaism to Lutheranism to escape legal restrictions on Jews at the time.Little is known about Marx’s early childhood. The third of nine children, …

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