Category: Biography
Akbar, Jalal-ud-Din Akbar, Jalal-ud-Din (1542-1605), Mogul emperor of India Crowned king of a small north-west Indian kingdom at 14, he began his personal rule in 1560 and embarked on …
Aesop Aesop (6th century BC), according to tradition, the Greek author of a number of fables about animals. Aesop is said to have been a slave living on the …
Aeschylus Aeschylus (BC 525-456 BC), Athenian dramatist, considered the father of Greek tragedy. His plays, which deal with moral and political issues, were also noted for their impressive theatrical …
Adler, Alfred Adler, Alfred (1870-1937). Austrian psychologist. After studying in Vienna, he became associated with Sigmund Freud but soon developed opposing theories. He claimed that aggression, not sexuality, is …
Adenauer, Konrad Adenauer, Konrad (1876-1967). German statesman. He served as Oberburgermeister (Lord Mayor) of Cologne from 1917 until dismissed by the Nazis in 1933. Under the Nazis he was …
Addison, Joseph Addison, Joseph (1672-1719). English essayist, who founded the periodical The Spectator with his school-friend Richard Steele in 1711. Using various names, Addison contributed nearly 300 essays during …
Adam, Robert Adam, Robert (1728-92). Scottish architect, the second son of William Adam, a leading Edinburgh architect, who trained him and his two brothers, John (1721-92) and James …
Abelard Peter Abelard Peter (1079-1142). French philosopher, theologian, and teacher. He was a canon of the cathedral of Notre Dame in Paris and fell in love with one of …
