Josip Broz Tito   Yugoslavia : The peoples’ leader Born : 1892              Died : 1980 Bom in a poor farmer’s family on 7 July, 1892, Tito rose to be what can at best be described as the peoples’ leader. Tito had seen many ups and downs in his life but he remained steadfast in his loyalty towards his motherland and her independence. After his preliminary...

Michael Faraday   England : Inventor of Dynamo Born : 1791        Died : 1867 Faraday did not have a university education or even proper schooling. But, he had a keen mind and desire to learn things. He is a living example of the ‘fact-that a man can achieve much with his common sense and industry. Michael Faraday had to start earning his living at an early age. At the age...

Martin Luther Germany : Religious Reformist Born : 1483                 Died : 1546 Martin Luther is supposed to be father of ‘Protestantism ‘ in Christianity. With the passage of time many evils had crept into the Roman Catholic religion and the priests were taking full advantage of their position. Many people in the past pointed out these evils and were put to death because of their criticism of the misuse of...

Solomon   Israel : His name spelled wisdom Born : 973 B.C.          Died : 933 B.C. For ages, King Solomon’s name has been regarded as synonymous with wisdom. Hundreds of stories circulate all over the world regarding his sense of justice. It was said that if King Solomon could not find a solution to a problem, it could never be solved. You must have read the story regarding two women...

Marc Chagall   Russia : A representative painter of 20th century Born : 1887          Died : 1985   Marc Chagall is considered as one of the talented painters of twentieth century, as great as, if not greater than, the world renowned Picasso. Chagall who was born in Russia, but lived in France, has left his indelible mark on lithography, etchings, murals, inlay work and artwork on painted...

Benito Mussolini   Italy : Exponent of fascism Born : 1883  Died : 1945 Mussolini’s dictum was ‘Live Dangerously’. His entire life exemplified it. He was an ardent nationalist who lived and died for his principles, even if they were outmoded. The conditions in Italy after the First World War were quite miserable. Internal disorders and social conflicts beset that nation. At this time, Mussolini talked of restoring Italy’s prestige and...

Ho Chi Minh   Vietnam : Father of Vietnamese nation Born : 1890 Died : 1969 Ho Chi Minh is one of those leaders and patriots who lighted the torch of freedom for their countrymen and emancipated them from the tyrannical rule of colonialists and imperialists. For the Vietnamese people; he is as great as Washington, Garibaldi , Mao Tse Tung, Lenin and Gandhi who liberated their people from the yoke...

Giuseppe Garibaldi Italy : The founder of modern Italy Born : 1807 Died : 1882 Garibaldi, the founder of modem Italy, is counted amongst those patriots who gave up their lives to the service of their motherland. He was the symbol of courage and ideal life. He was a valiant fighter, who . was able to fulfil the dreams of Mazzini of a united and strong Italy. Garibaldi was the leader...