Biography Archives - Page 8 of 29 - Daily Dose Documentary
  • July 14, 2023

    John Deere

    John Deere was an American blacksmith and inventor who founded the Deere & Company, a leading manufacturer of agricultural equipment. He is known for inventing the first commercially successful steel plow, which revolutionized farming in the 19th century.

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  • John Deere
  • July 3, 2023

    Robert Watson-Watt

    Robert Watson-Watt was an engineer and inventor who is credited with developing the first practical radar system during World War II. His work revolutionized air defense and helped to win the war.

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  • Sir Robert Watson Watt
  • June 30, 2023

    Howard Hughes

    Howard Hughes was an American business magnate, investor, aviator, engineer, film director, and philanthropist. He was one of the wealthiest people in the world during his lifetime and was known for his eccentric behavior and reclusive lifestyle.

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  • Howard Hughes
  • June 16, 2023

    Aaron Burr

    Aaron Burr was an American politician and lawyer who served as the third Vice President of the United States under Thomas Jefferson. He is also known for killing Alexander Hamilton in a famous duel in 1804.

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  • Aaron Burr
  • June 12, 2023

    Kaiser Wilhelm II

    Kaiser Wilhelm II was the last German Emperor, who ruled from 1888-1918. He led Germany in World War I, until his abdication and exile abroad.

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  • Kaiser Wilhelm II
  • May 31, 2023

    King George III

    King George III: British monarch from 1760-1820. Ruled during American Revolution, suffered from mental illness, lost colonies, and sparked constitutional changes.

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  • King George III
  • May 22, 2023

    Hernando de Soto

    Hernando de Soto was a Spanish explorer who played a significant role in the colonization of the Americas. He is best known for his expeditions to Florida, where he established the first European settlement in the United States. De Soto also explored much of the southeastern United States and was instrumental in the conquest of the Inca Empire in South America.

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  • Hernando de Soto