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Forgotten Heroes

This dataset comprises notable historical figures who made significant contributions across various fields, highlighting their nationalities, the eras they lived in, and specific details about their achievements. It focuses on individuals who played crucial roles in military, civil rights, media, medicine, and economics, reflecting diverse backgrounds and impactful legacies.

  1. Name: The full name of the historical figure.
  2. Nationality: The country or nation with which the individual is associated.
  3. Contribution: A brief description of the individual's notable contributions or achievements.
  4. Field: The primary area or discipline in which the individual is recognized.
  5. Era: The time period or century in which the individual was active.
  6. Notes: Additional information or context about the individual's life and legacy.

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Name Nationality Contribution Field Era Notes
Rani Velu Nachiyar Indian First queen to fight against British Colonial rule Military 18th Century Leader of the Indian freedom movement in Tamil Nadu.
Marsha P. Johnson American Activism for LGBTQ+ rights Civil Rights 20th Century Key figure in the Stonewall uprising.
James Armistead Lafayette American Spy during the American Revolution Military 18th Century Served as a double agent for the Americans.
Sybil Ludington American Patriot during the American Revolution Military 18th Century Rode to alert American colonial forces.
Yasuke Japanese Samurai and warrior Military 16th Century An African man who became a samurai in Japan.
Nellie Bly American Investigative journalism Media 19th Century Pioneered undercover investigative reporting.
Claudette Colvin American Civil Rights activism Civil Rights 20th Century Refused to give up her bus seat before Rosa Parks.
Dr. Mary Walker American Surgeon and women's rights activist Medicine 19th Century First woman to receive the Medal of Honor.
Robert Smalls American Civil Rights and politician Politics 19th Century Escaped slavery and became a US Congressman.
Sergei Preobrazhensky Russian Economic theory and practice Economics 20th Century Contributed to the economic theories in early Soviet Russia.
William Wilberforce British Abolition of slavery Politics 18th Century Key leader in the movement to end the slave trade.
Violette Szabo British Spy during World War II Military 20th Century Fought against Nazi occupation in France.
Jane Addams American Social reformer Social Work 20th Century Founder of Hull House, a pioneer in social work.
David K. Bernard American Civil Rights activism Civil Rights 20th Century Worked for equal opportunities for African Americans.
Desmond Doss American Conscientious objector and hero Military 20th Century Saved lives as a medic in World War II without carrying a weapon.
Phillis Wheatley American Poet and writer Literature 18th Century First published African American female poet.
Elizabeth Cady Stanton American Womens rights Politics 19th Century Key figure in the women's suffrage movement.
Alfred Wainwright British Fellwalking and guide writing Outdoor Recreation 20th Century Famous for his walking guides in the Lake District.
Ludwig van Beethoven German Composer Music 18th Century Revolutionized classical music despite hearing loss.
Sophie Scholl German Anti-Nazi resistance Civil Rights 20th Century Key figure in the White Rose anti-Nazi movement.
Henriett Lacks American Medical ethics and research Medicine 20th Century Cells taken without consent led to major medical breakthroughs.
Antony J. Blinken American Diplomacy and peace Politics 21st Century Efforts toward reconciliation and global peace initiatives.
Rachel Carson American Environmentalism Science 20th Century Pioneered the global environmental movement.
Nina Simone American Music and civil rights Music 20th Century Spoke out against racial injustice through her art.
George Washington Carver American Agricultural innovation Science 20th Century Promoted sustainable farming and crop rotation.
Chico Mendes Brazilian Environmental activism Environmentalism 20th Century Fought for Amazon rainforest protection.
Dame Cicely Saunders British Palliative care Health 20th Century Pioneer of the hospice movement.
Fannie Lou Hamer American Civil rights activist Civil Rights 20th Century Promoted voting rights for African Americans.
Claude Monet French Art and Impressionism Art 19th Century Key founder of Impressionist painting.
Hannah Arendt German-American Political theory Philosophy 20th Century Major contributions to political theory and philosophy.
César Chávez American Labor activism Politics 20th Century Championed the rights of farm workers.
William Loyd Garrison American Abolition of slavery Activism 19th Century Editor of the anti-slavery newspaper, The Liberator.
Harriet Tubman American Abolition of slavery Civil Rights 19th Century Leader of the Underground Railroad.
Ida B. Wells American Journalism and civil rights Media 19th Century Led anti-lynching crusade in America.
James Baldwin American Literature and civil rights Literature 20th Century Prominent voice in American literature and civil rights.
Martin Luther King Jr. American Civil Rights leader Civil Rights 20th Century Leader in the American Civil Rights Movement.
Nellie Bly American Journalism Media 19th Century First female investigative journalist.
Gerda Weissmann Klein American Holocaust survivor and author Humanitarian 20th Century Advocated for human rights.
Simón Bolívar Venezuelan Liberation from Spanish rule Politics 19th Century Key figure in South American independence movements.
Margaret Thatcher British Politics and leadership Politics 20th Century First female Prime Minister in Britain.
Yuri Kochiyama American Civil Rights activism Civil Rights 20th Century Influential advocate for social justice and civil rights.
Patrice Lumumba Congolese Political leader Politics 20th Century Fought for independence in the Congo.
Dr. Ruth Westheimer German-American Sexual therapist and educator Health 20th Century Pioneered sexual therapy and education.
Nelson Mandela South African Anti-apartheid activism Politics 20th Century Fought against racial oppression in South Africa.
Fabiola Gianotti Italian Particle physics Science 21st Century First female Director-General of CERN.
Mother Teresa Albanian-Indian Humanitarian work Humanitarian 20th Century Famous for her charitable work in India.
Baba Amte Indian Hindu reform activist Social Work 20th Century Remembered for his work with leprosy patients.
James Cleveland American Gospel music Music 20th Century Known as the 'King of Gospel Music'.
Rosa Parks American Civil Rights icon Civil Rights 20th Century Key figure in the Montgomery Bus Boycott.
Victor Frankl Austrian Psychiatry and philosophy Psychology 20th Century Survivor of the Holocaust, developed Logotherapy.
Mary Anning British Paleontology Science 19th Century Pioneered work in fossil discovery.
Gwen Ifill American Journalism Media 20th Century Influential TV journalist and news anchor.
William Harvey British Medical science Medicine 17th Century Discovered the circulation of blood in the human body.
James Clerk Maxwell Scottish Physics Science 19th Century Formulated the theory of electromagnetism.
Mary McLeod Bethune American Education and civil rights Education 20th Century Founded a private school for African American students.
Albert Schweitzer German Philosophy and medicine Humanitarian 20th Century Conducted medical missions in Africa.
Doris Miller American World War II hero Military 20th Century First African American to receive the Navy Cross.
Augusta Ada King-Noel British Mathematics and computing Computer Science 19th Century Pioneering figure in early computer science.
Alexander Graham Bell Scottish-American Inventor, speech teacher Inventions 19th Century Invented the telephone.
Yoko Ono Japanese Art and peace activism Art 20th Century Prominent avant-garde artist and peace activist.
Reginald Fessenden Canadian Electronics and radio Inventions 20th Century Pioneered audio transmission work in radiophonics.
John Lewis American Civil Rights leader Civil Rights 20th Century Leader of the civil rights movement.
Harry Belafonte American Music and activism Music 20th Century Prominent figure in civil rights and music.
Dr. David Livingstone Scottish Exploration in Africa Exploration 19th Century Missionary and abolitionist.
Catherine the Great Russian Leadership in Russia Politics 18th Century Expanded the Russian Empire significantly.
Thurgood Marshall American Legal advocacy for civil rights Law 20th Century First African American on the Supreme Court.
Rosalind Franklin British Chemistry and molecular biology Science 20th Century Key contributions to the discovery of DNA structure.
James Lawson American Civil Rights activism Civil Rights 20th Century Key strategist for nonviolent movement.
Mahatma Gandhi Indian Non-violent resistance Politics 20th Century Leader of Indian independence movement.
Victoria Woodhull American Women's rights activism Politics 19th Century First female presidential candidate in the U.S.
Marian Wright Edelman American Civil rights and children's rights Activism 20th Century Founder of the Children's Defense Fund.
Charles Lindbergh American Aviation pioneer Aviation 20th Century First solo nonstop transatlantic flight.
Billie Holiday American Jazz and blues music Music 20th Century Influential jazz singer with significant impact.
Gregorio Cortez Mexican-American Folk hero History 20th Century Legendary figure for Texas Mexicans.
Petra Kelly German Green politics Politics 20th Century Co-founder of the German Green Party.
Wallace Warfield Simpson American Socialite and Duchess of Windsor History 20th Century Key figure in British royal history.
Harriet Martineau British Sociology and feminism Social Science 19th Century Early feminist theorist and writer.
Langston Hughes American Literature and civil rights Literature 20th Century Central figure in Harlem Renaissance.
Friedrich Nietzsche German Philosophy Philosophy 19th Century Influenced modern philosophy and existentialism.
Eduardo Galeano Uruguayan Literature and politics Literature 20th Century Notable for works on Latin American history.
Henri Matisse French Art and modernism Art 20th Century Leading figure in modern art and color theory.
Olympe de Gouges French Womens rights and enlightenment Politics 18th Century Advocated for women's rights during the French Revolution.
Charles Dickens British Literature Literature 19th Century Famous for novels depicting social reform.
Wangari Maathai Kenyan Environmental activism Environmentalism 20th Century First African woman to receive the Nobel Peace Prize.
Theodore Roosevelt American Politics and conservation Politics 20th Century Promoted progressive reforms and national parks.
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Nigerian Literature and feminism Literature 21st Century Known for her advocacy of women's rights.
Julia Gillard Australian Politics Politics 21st Century First female Prime Minister of Australia.
John Muir American Environmental conservation Environmentalism 19th Century Founding father of the National Parks movement.
Alice Paul American Women rights activism Feminism 20th Century Key figure in the women's suffrage movement.
Zora Neale Hurston American Literature and anthropology Literature 20th Century Important figure in the Harlem Renaissance.
Florence Nightingale British Nursing and healthcare Health 19th Century Founder of modern nursing.
Abdul Sattar Edhi Pakistani Philanthropy Humanitarian 20th Century Established one of the largest social welfare systems.
Ruth Bader Ginsburg American Legal advocacy for gender equality Law 20th Century Supreme Court Justice and women's rights advocate.
Harriet Beecher Stowe American Abolition and literature Literature 19th Century Author of Uncle Tom's Cabin.
Ernest Shackleton British Exploration Exploration 20th Century Led Antarctic expedition known for survival and leadership.
Phyllis Schlafly American Conservative activism Politics 20th Century Opposition to the Equal Rights Amendment.
Bessie Coleman American Aviation pioneer Aviation 20th Century First African American woman to hold a pilot's license.
Henry Ford American Industrial innovation Industry 20th Century Revolutionized mass production in automobile industry.
Daniel Hale Williams American Surgery and medicine Medicine 19th Century Pioneered open-heart surgery.
Louise Pasteur French Microbiology Science 19th Century Created vaccines for rabies and anthrax.
Levi Coffin American Abolitionist Activism 19th Century Key figure in the Underground Railroad.
Vernon Baker American Military hero Military 20th Century First African American to receive the Medal of Honor for WWII.
Henry Dunant Swiss Humanitarian and founder of the Red Cross Humanitarian 19th Century Started the international Red Cross.
Lou Gehrig American Baseball player and ALS awareness Sports 20th Century Raised awareness for ALS, known for sportsmanship.
Billie Jean King American Tennis champion and gender equality Sports 20th Century Pioneered women's sports equity.
Dr. K. M. George Indian Theology and social justice Theology 20th Century Contributed to Indian Christian thought.
Robert F. Kennedy American Politics and social justice Politics 20th Century Champion of civil rights and anti-poverty.
Aung San Suu Kyi Burmese Politics and activism Politics 21st Century Nobel Prize laureate and pro-democracy leader.
Howard Zinn American Historian and activism History 20th Century Promoted grassroots activism and history.
Vera Rubin American Astronomy and dark matter Science 20th Century Significant contributions in astronomy.
Angela Davis American Civil rights and activism Civil Rights 20th Century Prominent activist and scholar.
Robert H. Goddard American Rocketry and space science Inventions 20th Century Father of modern rocketry.
David Attenborough British Natural history and conservation Media 20th Century Pioneer in wildlife documentaries.
Steve Irwin Australian Conservation and wildlife film Media 20th Century Known as 'Crocodile Hunter,' advocated for wildlife conservation.
Emmeline Pankhurst British Women's suffrage Politics 20th Century Leader of the British women's suffrage movement.
Bayard Rustin American Civil Rights activism Civil Rights 20th Century Key organizer of the 1963 March on Washington.
A. Philip Randolph American Labor rights activism Labor 20th Century Leader in civil rights and labor movements.
Niels Bohr Danish Physics and quantum mechanics Science 20th Century Contributed to understanding atomic structure.
Golda Meir Israeli Politics and leadership Politics 20th Century First female Prime Minister of Israel.
Marie Curie Polish-French Radioactivity and chemistry Science 20th Century First woman to win Nobel Prize.
Robert Frost American Poetry Literature 20th Century Notable for his poems about rural New England.
John Steinbeck American Literature and social issues Literature 20th Century Awarded Nobel Prize for literature.
Jesse Owens American Athletics and civil rights Sports 20th Century Famous for Olympic triumph amid racial tensions.
Jane Goodall British Primatology and conservation Science 20th Century Pioneered research on chimpanzees.
Simone de Beauvoir French Feminism and philosophy Philosophy 20th Century Major work on women's rights and existentialism.
Anthony Bourdain American Culinary arts and travel Media 20th Century Promoted international food culture.
Bill Kay American Giant basketball player Sports 20th Century Trailblazer for African American athletes.
Lady Gaga American Music and activism Music 21st Century Known for advocacy in LGBTQ and mental health.
Tim Berners-Lee British Computer science and web Technology 20th Century Inventor of the World Wide Web.
Indira Gandhi Indian Politics and leadership Politics 20th Century First and only female Prime Minister of India.
Leonardo da Vinci Italian Art and invention Art Renaissance Cultural icon as artist and innovator.
James Lovelock British Environmental science Science 20th Century Developer of the Gaia theory.
Yitzhak Rabin Israeli Politics and peace efforts Politics 20th Century Significant efforts toward Israeli-Palestinian peace.
Ruth Benedict American Anthropology and culture Anthropology 20th Century Pioneering cultural anthropologist.
Bertha von Suttner Austrian Peace activism Humanitarian 20th Century First woman to receive the Nobel Peace Prize.
Rainer Maria Rilke Austrian Poetry Literature 20th Century Hidden literary gems in existential writing.
Rosalynn Carter American Mental health and politics Politics 20th Century Advocate for mental health awareness.
Maxine Waters American Politics and activism Politics 21st Century Notable for her work in social and economic justice.
Stephen Hawking British Theoretical physics Science 20th Century Notable for work on black holes and cosmology.
Jane Fonda American Acting and activism Media 20th Century Prominent anti-war and environmental activist.
Malala Yousafzai Pakistani Education and women's rights Education 21st Century Youngest Nobel Prize laureate.
Bessie B. Delaney American Civil rights and history History 20th Century Authored books on African American history.
Nadine Gordimer South African Literature and anti-apartheid Literature 20th Century Nobel Prize winner for literature.
Wang Wei Chinese Poetry and art Art Tang Dynasty A key figure in Chinese poetry.
Lao Tzu Chinese Philosophy Philosophy Ancient Ancient philosopher and founder of Taoism.
David Ben-Gurion Israeli Politics and leadership Politics 20th Century First Prime Minister of Israel at its founding.
Elizabeth Garrett Anderson British Medicine and women's rights Medicine 19th Century First female physician in Britain.
Langston Hughes American Literature and politics Literature 20th Century Key figure in the Harlem Renaissance.
Ursula K. Le Guin American Science fiction and fantasy Literature 20th Century Influential feminist and environmental writer.
Friedrich Engels German Socialism and politics Politics 19th Century Co-founder of Marxist theory.
Wilma Mankiller American Indigenous rights and activism Politics 20th Century First woman chief of the Cherokee Nation.
Rachel Maddow American Journalism and politics Media 21st Century Anchor focusing on political issues and analysis.
Antoine de Saint-Exupéry French Aviation and literature Literature 20th Century Author of The Little Prince.
Lillian Gilbreth American Engineering and psychology Engineering 20th Century Pioneer in industrial engineering and efficiency.
Kate Sheppard New Zealander Women's suffrage Politics 19th Century Key advocate for women's voting rights in New Zealand.
Robert Kennedy American Politics and civil rights Politics 20th Century Prominent advocate for social justice and equality.
Leon Trotsky Russian Politics and communism Politics 20th Century Key figure in the early Soviet government.
Swami Vivekananda Indian Spiritual and social reform Religion 19th Century Promoted Hindu philosophies in the West.
Benazir Bhutto Pakistani Politics and women's rights Politics 20th Century First woman to head a democratic government in a majority Muslim nation.
Zaha Hadid Iraqi-British Architecture Architecture 21st Century Famous for contemporary architectural designs.
Beatrix Potter British Children's literature Literature 20th Century Notable for her children's books featuring animal characters.
John Lennon British Music and peace activism Music 20th Century Prominent figure in peace and anti-war activism.
Nikola Tesla Serbian-American Inventor and electrical engineering Inventions 20th Century Key contributions to the development of AC electricity.
Geraldine Ferraro American Politics and women's rights Politics 20th Century First female vice-presidential candidate from a major party.
Imre Kertész Hungarian Literature and the Holocaust Literature 20th Century Nobel Prize winner, author of 'Fatelessness'.
Louise Brooks American Silent film actress Media 20th Century Influential figure in silent film era.
Toni Morrison American Literature and civil rights Literature 20th Century Nobel laureate noted for American literature.
Christopher Columbus Italian Exploration Exploration 15th Century Credited with the European discovery of the Americas.
Adele D. Schreiber American Philosophy and women's rights Philosophy 20th Century Pioneering voice for women in philosophy.
James Earl Jones American Acting and voice acting Media 20th Century Iconic voice in film and theater.
Marion Wright Edelman American Children's rights activism Activism 20th Century Founder of the Children's Defense Fund.
Hedy Lamarr Austrian-American Acting and technology Media 20th Century Co-inventor of frequency hopping spread spectrum technology.
Bill Clinton American Politics and governance Politics 20th Century 42nd President of the United States, major reforms.
Teresa of Lisieux French Catholic saint and writer Religion 19th Century Known for her writings on spirituality.)
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