Francois Truffaut Francois Truffaut, (1932-84). French film director. As a young man Truffaut spent periods in reformatory and prison and deserted from the army. He made a reputation as …
Pierre Trudeau Pierre Trudeau, (Elliot) (1919- ). Canadian statesman. A colourful figure with a flair for publicity, he became leader of the Liberal Party and prime minister in 1968. …
Leon Trotsky Leon Trotsky, original name Lev Davidovich Bronstein (1879-1940). Russian revolutionary. He was banished to Siberia in 1898 for his Marxist activities and while there married his fellow …
Anthony Trollope Anthony Trollope, (1815-82). British novelist. Trollope worked for the Post Office in England, Ireland, and abroad until 1867, and is credited with the invention of the pillar …
Spencer Tracy Spencer Tracy, (1900-67). US film actor. Tracy, who originally hoped to enter the priesthood, began his screen career in 1930 and at first, played mainly in gangster …
Arturo Toscanini Arturo Toscanini, (1867-1957). Italian conductor. Toscanini made his debut in Rio de Janeiro in 1886 when he was unexpectedly called upon to conduct the opera Aida. After …
Tomas de Torquemada Tomas de Torquemada, (1420-98). Spanish inquisitor. A Dominican friar, he became Spain’s first Inquisitor General in 1483. He ruthlessly persecuted heretics, becoming notorious for his use …
Count Leo Tolstoy Count Leo Tolstoy, (1828-1910). Russian novelist. Of noble birth, he left Kazan University before completing his course. In 1852 he joined the army in the Caucasus, …
