Biography Archives - Page 6 of 29 - Daily Dose Documentary
  • September 25, 2023

    Geoffrey Chaucer

    Geoffrey Chaucer was a medieval English poet known for his influential works such as “The Canterbury Tales.” He is often referred to as the “Father of English literature” and his writings played a significant role in the development of the English language.

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  • Geoffrey Chaucer
  • September 18, 2023

    Thomas Hobbes

    Thomas Hobbes was an English philosopher who is best known for his work on political philosophy. He believed that humans are inherently selfish and that a strong central government is necessary to maintain order and prevent chaos.

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  • Thomas Hobbs
  • September 13, 2023

    Franklin D Roosevelt

    Franklin D. Roosevelt was the 32nd President of the United States, serving from 1933 until his death in 1945. He led the country through the Great Depression and World War II, implementing the New Deal and establishing the United Nations.

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  • Franklin D. Roosevelt
  • September 11, 2023

    Wyatt Earp

    Wyatt Earp was a famous lawman and gunfighter in the American Old West. He is best known for his involvement in the Gunfight at the O.K. Corral in Tombstone, Arizona, and for his reputation as a tough and skilled lawman.

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  • Wyatt Earp of the wild west
  • September 7, 2023

    Samuel de Champlain

    Samuel de Champlain was a French explorer and cartographer who is known as the “Father of New France” for establishing the first permanent French settlement in North America. He played a crucial role in the early exploration and colonization of Canada.

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  • Samuel de Champlain over a map of his exploratory Canadian conquests.
  • September 4, 2023

    Dante

    Dante Alighieri was an Italian poet and philosopher born in the 13th century. He is best known for his epic poem, “The Divine Comedy,” which explores the journey of the soul through Hell, Purgatory, and Heaven. His work had a profound influence on Italian literature and the development of the Italian language.

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  • Dante
  • August 31, 2023

    Squanto and the Pilgrims

    The story of Squanto and the Pilgrims is about how Squanto, a Native American, helped the Pilgrims survive in the New World by teaching them how to plant crops and hunt. His assistance was crucial in their survival and the establishment of the Plymouth Colony.

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  • Squanto and the Pilgrims