Fascinating Historical Figures That We’re Lucky To Have Photos Of

Published on 01/25/2025
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Chief Seattle

Born in 1786, Chief Seattle was the leader of the Suquamish and Duwamish people. He is known for making relationships with the settlers who came to Washington state, particularly with the American pioneer “Doc” Maynard. Due to the peaceful relationships the Chief formed, the city of Seattle was named after him.

Chief Seattle

Chief Seattle

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Leo Tolstoy

Leo Tolstoy, a Russian author, created many classic books in his day. War and Peace, Anna Karenina, and the trilogy Childhood, Boyhood, and Youth are some of his best-known works. He was nominated three times for the Literature Prize and once for the Peace Prize, but he never received a Nobel Prize.

Leo Tolstoy

Leo Tolstoy

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