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George GanchevAuthor · BooksGeorge Ganchev (born Georgi Petrushev) (born Георги Петрушев; August 29, 1939 – August 19, 2019) was a Bulgarian politician and founder of the now-defunct political parties Bulgarian…
George HepplewhiteDesigner · Modern designGeorge Hepplewhite (1727? – 21 June 1786) was a cabinetmaker. He is regarded as having been one of the "big three" English furniture makers of the 18th century, along with Thomas Sheraton…
George Washington WilsonPhotographer · PhotographyGeorge Washington Wilson (7 February 1823 – 9 March 1893) was a pioneering Scottish photographer.
Gerald McCabeDesigner · Modern designGerald Lawrence McCabe (January 30, 1927 – January 17, 2010) was an American furniture designer. He also established McCabe's Guitar Shop, in Santa Monica, California, in 1958.
Gigi ChaoDesigner · DesignGigi Chao (born 23 June 1979) is a Hong Kong business woman and activist, the vice-chair of Cheuk Nang (Holdings) Ltd.
Giulio RicordiArtist · PaintingsGiulio Ricordi (19 December 1840 – 6 June 1912) was an Italian editor and musician who joined the family firm, the Casa Ricordi music publishing house, in 1863, then run by his father,…
Glenn BeckAuthor · BooksGlenn Lee Beck (born February 10, 1964) is an American conservative political commentator, radio host, entrepreneur, and television producer.
Gloria EstefanPerson · Music memorabiliaGloria María Milagrosa Estefan (ˈɡloɾja esˈtefan; Fajardo García; born September 1, 1957) is a Cuban-American singer, songwriter, actress, and businesswoman.
Gloria VanderbiltDesigner · FashionGloria Laura Vanderbilt (February 20, 1924 – June 17, 2019) was an American artist, author, actress, fashion designer, heiress, and socialite.[4]
Gulshan KumarPerson · Film memorabiliaGulshan Kumar Dua (5 May 1956 12 August 1997), was an Indian film and music producer and businessman who was the founder of the Super Cassettes Industries Private Limited music label in the…
Guo JingmingAuthor · BooksGuo Jingming (born June 6, 1983), also known as Edward Guo, is a Chinese young adult writer, director, and businessman.
Hal PrewittPhotographer · PhotographyHarold D. Prewitt Jr. (born October 1, 1954, in Hutchinson, Kansas) is an American businessman, inventor, artist, and race car driver.
Hamdan bin Mohammed Al MaktoumAuthor · Books
Haraldur Ingi ÞorleifssonDesigner · Modern design
Harry FischelDesigner · DesignIllustration — Fischel c.
Helen Gurley BrownAuthor · BooksHelen Gurley Brown (Helen Marie Gurley; February 18, 1922 – August 13, 2012) was an American author, publisher, and businesswoman.
Henri Dupuy de LômeDesigner · DesignStanislas Charles Henri Dupuy de Lôme (stanislɑ ʃaʁl ɑ̃ʁi dypɥij d(ə) lom; 15 October 18161 February 1885) was a French naval architect.
Henrik FiskerDesigner · Modern designHenrik Fisker (born 10 August 1963) is a Danish automotive designer and entrepreneur based in Los Angeles, California, US.
Henry Herbert CollierDesigner · Modern designHenry Herbert Collier (1859–1926) was one of the first British motorcycle designers, inventor and founder of the Matchless Motorcycle Company.
Herbert HooverAuthor · BooksHerbert Clark Hoover (August 10, 1874October 20, 1964) was the 31st president of the United States, serving from 1929 to 1933.
HikakinPerson · Music memorabiliaHikaru Kaihatsu, who is professionally known as Hikakin (Japanese: ヒカキン), is a Japanese YouTuber, beatboxer, and businessman.
Hilary DwyerPerson · Film memorabiliaHilary Dwyer (6 May 1945 – 30 March 2020), also known as Hilary Heath, was an English actress, businessperson, and film producer.
Hilly KristalPerson · Music memorabiliaHillel Kristal (September 23, 1931 August 28, 2007) was an American club owner, manager and musician who was the owner of the New York City club CBGB, which opened in 1973 and closed in…
Hironobu KageyamaPerson · Music memorabiliaReal name written 景山浩宣, born February 18, 1961 is a Japanese musician, singer and composer. He is best known for his work on anime, video game and tokusatsu soundtracks.
Horace GreeleyAuthor · BooksHorace Greeley (February 3, 1811 – November 29, 1872) was an American newspaper editor and publisher who was the founder and editor of the New-York Tribune.
Huang NuboAuthor · Books
Hubert de GivenchyDesigner · FashionHubert James Marcel Taffin de Givenchy (lang; 20 February 1927 – 10 March 2018) was a French fashion designer who founded the luxury fashion and perfume house of Givenchy in 1952.
Hussein ChalayanDesigner · FashionHussein Chalayan, (Hüseyin Çağlayan hyseˈjin tʃaːɫaˈjan; born 12 August 1970) is a British-Cypriot fashion designer.
Iggy AzaleaPerson · Music memorabiliaAmethyst Amelia Kelly (born 7 June 1990), known professionally as Iggy Azalea, is an Australian model, businesswoman and former rapper.
Ilaria Venturini FendiDesigner · Fashion
Ingvar KampradDesigner · Modern designFeodor Ingvar Kamprad (Swedish: [ˈɪ̌ŋːvar ˈkǎmːprad]; 30 March 1926 – 27 January 2018) was a Swedish billionaire businessman who founded IKEA in 1943 and grew it into a multinational retail…
Iris ApfelDesigner · Modern designIris Apfel (Barrel; August 29, 1921March 1, 2024) was an American businesswoman, interior designer, and fashion designer, known for her flamboyant style, outspoken personality and oversized…
Isaac AbrabanelAuthor · BooksIsaac ben Judah Abarbanel (&lrm; 1437–1508), commonly referred to as Abarbanel (also spelled Abravanel, Avravanel or Abrabanel), was a Portuguese Jewish statesman, philosopher, Bible…
Issey MiyakeDesigner · FashionIssey Miyake (Japanese: 三宅一生, Hepburn: Miyake Issei; [mijake iꜜsseː] 22 April 1938 – 5 August 2022) was a Japanese fashion designer.
Ivanka TrumpDesigner · FashionIvanka Trump was an American businessperson, model, writer, politician, television presenter and fashion designer (born 1981).
Ivenue Love-StanleyDesigner · DesignIvenue Love-Stanley, (born 1951) is an American architect. She co-founded Stanley, Love-Stanley P.C, an Atlanta-based architecture and design firm.
Jack KempAuthor · BooksJack French Kemp (July 13, 1935 – May 2, 2009) was an American politician, professional football player, and U.S.
Jack LaLanneAuthor · BooksFrancois Henri "Jack" LaLanne (September 26, 1914 – January 23, 2011) was an American fitness and nutrition guru and motivational speaker.
Jack ParsonsAuthor · BooksJohn Whiteside Parsons (born Marvel Whiteside Parsons; October 2, 1914 – June 17, 1952) was an American rocket engineer, chemist, and Thelemite occultist.
Jack WelchAuthor · Books
Jacqueline AndersonPerson · Film memorabiliaJacqueline Buckingham (born Jacqueline Elaine Buckingham) is an American actress and entrepreneur.
Jacques BergeracPerson · Film memorabiliaJacques Bergerac (26 May 1927 – 15 June 2014) was a French actor and businessman.
Jade GoodyAuthor · BooksJade Cerisa Lorraine Goody (5 June 1981 – 22 March 2009) was an English media personality and businesswoman.
James C. CollinsAuthor · Books
James FerragamoDesigner · FashionJames Ferragamo (born November 7, 1971) is an Italian businessman. He is the Men's and Women's Leather Product Director for Ferragamo.
James JebbiaDesigner · FashionJames Jebbia (born July 22, 1963) is an American-British businessman, fashion designer and former child actor.
Jan GuillouAuthor · BooksJan Oskar Sverre Lucien Henri Guillou (lang; born 17 January 1944) is a French-Swedish author, journalist and convicted spy.
Jared LetoPerson · Music memorabiliaJared Joseph Leto (LET-oh; born December 26, 1971) is an American actor and musician.
Jaron LanierPerson · Music memorabiliaJaron Zepel Lanier (born May 3, 1960) is an American computer scientist,[1] futurist, and composer. Considered a founder of the field of virtual reality,[2] Lanier and Thomas G.
Jason LeeAuthor · BooksJason Michael Lee (born April 25, 1970) is an American actor, filmmaker, photographer, and former professional skateboarder.
Jean PatouDesigner · FashionJean Patou (27 September 1880 – 8 March 1936) was a French fashion designer, and founder of the Jean Patou brand.
Jeanne LanvinDesigner · FashionJeanne-Marie Lanvin (lang; 1 January 1867 – 6 July 1946) was a French haute couture fashion designer. She founded the Lanvin fashion house and the beauty and perfume company Lanvin Parfums.
Jeb BushAuthor · BooksJohn Ellis "Jeb" Bush (born February 11, 1953) is an American politician and businessman who served as the 43rd governor of Florida from 1999 to 2007.
Jef RaskinAuthor · BooksJef Raskin (born Jeff Raskin; March 9, 1943 – February 26, 2005) was an American human–computer interface expert who conceived and began leading the Macintosh project at Apple in the late…
Jeff KoonsDesigner · Modern designJeffrey Lynn Koons (born January 21, 1955) is an American artist recognized for his work dealing with popular culture and his sculptures depicting everyday objects, including balloon…
Jenna DewanPerson · Film memorabiliaJenna Lee Dewan (born December 3, 1980) is an American actress and dancer. She started her career as a backup dancer for Janet Jackson, and later worked with artists including Christina…
Jesse DylanPerson · Film memorabiliaJesse Byron Dylan (born January 6, 1966) is an American film director and production executive.
Jessica JungDesigner · FashionJessica Jung (born April 18, 1989) is an American and South Korean singer-songwriter, actress, author, and businesswoman.
Jimmy ChooDesigner · FashionJimmy Choo Yeang Keat (born 15 November 1948) is a Malaysian fashion designer based in the United Kingdom. He co-founded Jimmy Choo Ltd, which became known for its handmade women's shoes.
Jimmy DeanPerson · Music memorabiliaJimmy Ray Dean (August 10, 1928 – June 13, 2010) was an American country music singer, songwriter, television host, actor and businessman.
John Augustus RoeblingDesigner · DesignJohn Augustus Roebling (born Johann August Röbling; June 12, 1806 – July 22, 1869) was a German-born American civil engineer.
John GlennPerson · Music memorabiliaJohn Herschel Glenn Jr. (July 18, 1921 – December 8, 2016) was an American Marine Corps aviator, astronaut, businessman, and politician.
John KasichAuthor · BooksJohn Kasich is recorded as having received Ellis Island Medal of Honor. John Kasich was born in 1952 at McKees Rocks.
John RennieDesigner · DesignJohn Rennie (7 June 1761 – 4 October 1821) was a Scottish civil engineer who designed many bridges, canals, docks and warehouses, and a pioneer in the use of structural cast-iron.
Johnny MercerAuthor · BooksJohn Mercer (disambiguation)
Jonathan KoonDesigner · FashionJonathan Koon is a Chinese American entrepreneur, artist, and fashion designer who became a self-made millionaire at 16.
Jordin SparksPerson · Music memorabiliaJordin Brianna Sparks Smith (born December 22, 1989) is an American singer and actress.
José Ortiz-EchagüePhotographer · PhotographyJosé Ortiz-Echagüe (2 August 1886 in Guadalajara – 7 September 1980 in Madrid) was a Spanish entrepreneur, industrial and military engineer, pilot and photographer, founder of…
Joseph CorréDesigner · FashionJoseph Ferdinand Corré (born 30 November 1967) is a British activist and businessman, who co-founded Agent Provocateur in 1994.
Joseph JoffoAuthor · BooksJoseph Joffo (2 April 1931 – 6 December 2018) was a French author. A noted autobiographer, Joffo was perhaps best known for his memoir Un sac de billes (A Bag of Marbles), which has been…
Joseph SeroussiDesigner · FashionJoseph Aslan Seroussi, also spelled Yosef Aslan Seroussi, (26 May 1933 – 20 June 2018) was a Sudanese-born Canadian and Romanian businessman.
Josiah WarrenPerson · Music memorabiliaJosiah Warren (June 26, 1798 – April 14, 1874) was an American social reformer, inventor, musician, businessman, and philosopher.
Jules JordanPerson · Film memorabiliaJules Jordan (born May 25, 1972) is an American adult film actor, director, and producer.
Juliana AwadaDesigner · Modern designMaría Juliana Awada (born 3 April 1974) is an Argentine businesswoman who served as the first lady of Argentina from 2015 to 2019.
Julie VieusseuxArtist · PaintingsJulie Elizabeth Agnes Vieusseux (Matthieu; 4 August 1818 – 11 March 1878) was an Australian painter and educator.
Karolina ZmarlakDesigner · FashionKarolina Zmarlak (born October 15, 1982) is a Polish-American fashion designer. She is known for founding the fashion company KZ_K Studio.
Kat Von DAuthor · BooksKatherine von Drachenberg (born March 8, 1982), known professionally as Kat Von D, is a Mexican-born American tattoo artist, television personality, entrepreneur and recording artist.
Kate MossDesigner · FashionKatherine Ann Moss (born 16 January 1974) is an English model. Arriving towards the end of the "supermodel era", Moss rose to fame in the early 1990s as part of the heroin chic fashion…
Katie PriceAuthor · BooksKatie Price (born Katrina Amy Alexandra Alexis Infield; 22 May 1978) is an English media personality, model and businesswoman.
Kid ChanPhotographer · PhotographyKid Chan (born 15 January 1978) is a Malaysian wedding photojournalist and portrait photographer.
Kimora Lee SimmonsDesigner · FashionKimora Lee (née Perkins, formerly Simmons; born May 4, 1975) is an American fashion designer, television personality and former fashion model.
Kisho KurokawaDesigner · DesignKisho Kurokawa (April 8, 1934 – October 12, 2007) was a leading Japanese architect[1] and a founder of the Metabolist Movement.[2]
Kristen DouteDesigner · FashionKristen Doute (born February 17, 1983) is an American television personality, entrepreneur, actress and author.
Kristoffer JonerPerson · Film memorabiliaKristoffer Joner (born 19 September 1972) is a Norwegian actor. He is best known for his roles in Villmark and The Man Who Loved Yngve.
KriziaDesigner · FashionMariuccia Mandelli, known professionally as Krizia, (31 January 1925 – 6 December 2015) was an Italian fashion designer and entrepreneur.
Kukrit PramojAuthor · BooksMom Rajawongse Kukrit Pramoj (pron; 20 April 1911 – 9 October 1995) was a Thai politician, author, scholar and professor.
Kyary Pamyu PamyuDesigner · Fashion
Laura AshleyDesigner · FashionLaura Ashley (née Mountney; 7 September 1925 – 17 September 1985) was a Welsh fashion designer and businesswoman, who founded the eponymous fashion retailer.
Lil MamaPerson · Music memorabiliaNiatia Jessica Kirkland (born October 4, 1989), better known by her stage name Lil Mama, is an American rapper. She released her debut album, VYP (Voice of the Young People) in 2008.
Lillian Moller GilbrethAuthor · BooksLillian Evelyn Gilbreth (Moller; May 24, 1878 – January 2, 1972) was an American psychologist, industrial engineer, consultant, and educator who was an early pioneer in applying psychology…
Lincoln KirsteinAuthor · BooksLincoln Edward Kirstein (May 4, 1907 – January 5, 1996) was an American writer, impresario, art connoisseur, philanthropist, and cultural figure in New York City, noted especially as…
Linus TorvaldsAuthor · BooksLinus Benedict Torvalds (born 28 December 1969) is a Finnish and American software engineer who is the creator and lead developer of the Linux kernel[88] since 1991.[7] He also created the…
Lisa VanderpumpDesigner · Modern designLisa Jane Vanderpump (born 15 September 1960) is an English restaurateur, businesswoman and television personality.
Liu XiaoqingPerson · Film memorabiliaLiu Xiaoqing (born 30 October 1950) is a Chinese actress and businesswoman. One of the leading actresses in China in the 1980s, she is known for her roles in the films The Little Flower…
Liz ClaiborneDesigner · FashionAnne Elisabeth Jane Claiborne (March 31, 1929 – June 26, 2007) was an American fashion designer and businesswoman.
Loai NaseemDesigner · FashionLoai Muhammad Naseem (born 1969) is a Saudi fashion designer, graphic designer and business executive.
Louis RéardDesigner · FashionLouis Réard (10 October 1896 – 16 September 1984) was a French automobile engineer and fashion designer who introduced the modern two-piece bikini in July 1946.
Louis VuittonDesigner · FashionLouis Vuitton (4 August 1821 – 27 February 1892) was a French malletier and businessman. He was the founder of the Louis Vuitton brand of leather goods now owned by LVMH.
Lowell Thomas Jr.Author · BooksLowell Thomas Jr. (October 6, 1923 – October 1, 2016) was an American politician and film producer who collaborated with his father, the accomplished reporter and author Lowell Thomas, on…
LudmillaPerson · Music memorabiliaShe was born in Duque de Caxias.
Luigi CornaroDesigner · DesignAlvise Cornaro, often Italianised Luigi (1484, 1467 or 1464 – 8 May 1566), was a Venetian nobleman and patron of arts, also remembered for his four books of Discorsi (published 1583–1595)…
Luigi TarisioPerson · Music memorabiliaIllustration — Messiah Stradivarius
Lupita JonesPerson · Film memorabiliaMaría Guadalupe "Lupita" Jones Garay (luˈpita ˈʝo(w)ns; born 6 September 1967) is a Mexican producer, actress and beauty pageant titleholder. She was crowned Miss Universe 1991.
Madeleine FischerPhotographer · PhotographyMadeleine Fischer (12 November 1935 – 8 April 2020) was a Swiss actress who was active in the cinema of Italy.
Madhusudan DasAuthor · BooksMadhusudan Das (28 April 1848 – 4 February 1934) was an Indian lawyer and social reformer, who founded Utkal Sammilani in 1903 to campaign for the unification of Odisha along with its…
Makuzu KozanArtist · CeramicsIllustration — Miyagawa Kōzan I
Manuel GarcíaPerson · Music memorabiliaManuel del Pópulo Vicente Rodriguez García (also known as Manuel García the Senior;
Manuel PertegazDesigner · Fashion
Marc DorcelPerson · Film memorabilia
Marco MoranteDesigner · FashionMarco Morante (born June 6, 1979) is an American fashion designer, best known for his dressing of numerous entertainment personalities for television, concerts, and live stage shows.
Mario Cecchi GoriPerson · Film memorabiliaMario Cecchi Gori (ˈmaːrjo ˈtʃekki ˈɡɔːri; 21 March 1920 – 5 November 1993) was an Italian film producer and owner of companies.
Maritza SayaleroDesigner · Modern designMaritza Sayalero Fernández is a Venezuelan beauty pageant titleholder. In 1979, she was crowned both Miss Venezuela and Miss Universe, the first woman from Venezuela to win this title.
Mark TonderaiPerson · Film memorabiliaMark Tonderai (born 1974) is a British-Zimbabwean entrepreneur, film director, writer, actor and former disc jockey.
Martha StewartAuthor · BooksMartha Helen Stewart (Kostyra, lang; born August 3, 1941) is an American retail businesswoman, writer, and television personality.
Marty BremDesigner · FashionIllustration — Marty Brem
Mary Parker FollettAuthor · BooksMary Parker Follett (3 September 1868 – 18 December 1933) was an American social thinker, management consultant, social worker, political scientist, philosopher and pioneer in the fields of…
Mary PickfordPerson · Film memorabiliaGladys Louise Smith (April 8, 1892 – May 29, 1979), baptised as Gladys Marie Smith, known professionally as Mary Pickford, was a Canadian American film actress and producer.
Maximillion CooperDesigner · Modern designGumball 3000 is a brand known for the annual Gumball 3000 Rally, an international celebrity motor rally that takes place on public roads.
Michael S. HartAuthor · Books
Michelle OchsDesigner · FashionMichelle Ochs is an American fashion designer and Creative Director. She rose to prominence as co-founder of Cushnie et Ochs, founder of Et Ochs in 2021 and since 2023 is the Creative…

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