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Who was born in 1818

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Alexander II of Russia

Alexander II of Russia

18181881

The 12th Emperor of Russia, known as Alexander the Liberator for abolishing serfdom in 1861

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Jacob Burckhardt

Jacob Burckhardt

18181897

Swiss historian, author, and art historian known for his seminal work <i>The Civilization of the Renaissance in Italy</i> and his pioneering role in establishing cultural history

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Charles Gounod

Charles Gounod

18181893

French Romantic composer famous for operas "Faust" and "Roméo et Juliette," plus beloved "Ave Maria"

July

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Emily Brontë

Emily Brontë

18181848

English novelist and poet best known for her iconic novel Wuthering Heights

Ignaz Semmelweis

Ignaz Semmelweis

18181865

Hungarian physician who pioneered antiseptic hand washing procedures and reduced maternal mortality from childbed fever by requiring healthcare workers to disinfect their hands

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Charles Marie René Leconte de Lisle

Charles Marie René Leconte de Lisle

18181894

French poet and Parnassian movement leader, known for works like Poèmes barbares and Poèmes tragiques

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Ivan Turgenev

Ivan Turgenev

18181883

Russian author, poet, and novelist who was instrumental in popularizing Russian literature in the West with his insightful portrayals of society and human nature