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Voltaire (François Marie Arouet) [Body minus heart] b. November 21, 1694 d. May 30, 1778
Philosopher, writer, historian. He attended the Collège Louis-le-Grand for eight years, which laid the foundations for his prolific career as a writer and dramatist. After graduation, he intended to become a writer, though his father wanted him to be a lawyer. To fool his father, he pretended to work as a lawyer's assistant while he spent most of his time writing poetry. His father eventually found out about the ruse and sent him to the provinces to study law, though while in the provinces he...[Read More] (Bio by: Carrie-Anne)
The Pantheon, Paris, Ile-de-France Region, France
Sebille, Louis Joseph b. November 21, 1915 d. August 5, 1950
Korean War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. Sebille served as a Major, United States Air Force, 67th Fighter-Bomber Squadron, 18th Fighter-Bomber Group, 5th Air Force. He was awarded his medal posthumously for service Near Hanchang, Korea, on August 5, 1950. His citation reads-Maj. Sebille, distinguished himself by conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty. During an attack on a camouflaged area containing a concentration of enemy...[Read More] (Bio by: K)
Forest Home Cemetery, Forest Park, Cook County, Illinois, USA
Saxe-Coburg, Victoria b. November 21, 1840 d. August 5, 1901
German Monarch. Born Victoria Adelaide Mary Louise, the eldest child of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. Precocious and intelligent, "Vicky's" education was supervised closely by her parents, and her governess taught her to read and write before she was five. She was also taught French, German, and Latin at an early age. She married Prince Friedrich Wilhelm of Prussia on January 25, 1858 at the Chapel Royal, St. James Palace. The union was both a love match and a dynastic alliance, and the...[Read More] (Bio by: VampireRed)
Friedenskirche, Potsdam, Brandenburg, Germany
Mathews, Robert T. b. November 21, 1851 d. April 17, 1898
Major League Baseball Player. One of the true superstar ballplayers of the 19th century, his name is almost forgotten today, yet, he was a man of many firsts during his brilliant career. A Baltimore native, he set three records when he appeared in the box for the Ft. Wayne Kekiongas against the Cleveland Forest Citys on May 4, 1871. With a 2-0 win, he became the first pitcher to start, win and throw a shutout in a professional league game. (That victory came in the National Association) He...[Read More] (Bio by: Frank Russo)
New Cathedral Cemetery, Baltimore, Baltimore city, Maryland, USA
Ringo, Jim b. November 21, 1931 d. November 19, 2007
Hall of Fame Professional Football Player. He played college football at Syracuse University and was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the 7th round of the 1953 NFL draft. Although he was considered undersized for an offensive lineman, he became one of the most dominant centers of his era playing the position for eleven years as a member of the Packers. Vince Lombardi traded him to the Philadelphia Eagles after the 1963 season allegedly because he hired an agent to negotiate his new contract...[Read More] (Bio by: Dennis)
Fairmount Cemetery, Phillipsburg, Warren County, New Jersey, USA
Bale, John b. November 21, 1495 d. November, 1563
Clergyman, Dramatist, Historian. A zealous advocate of Protestant reform, he vigorously expressed his views in his writings. His drama "King John" (c.1538) is considered the first English historical play, a genre later developed to its zenith by Shakespeare. Bale was born at Cove, near Dunwich in Suffolk, England. He entered the Carmelite Order at age 12 and then studied at Jesus College, Cambridge, where he was initially exposed to Protestantism. In 1536 he left the Carmelites to...[Read More] (Bio by: Robert Edwards)
Canterbury Cathedral, Canterbury, Kent, England
Powell, Eleanor b. November 21, 1912 d. February 11, 1982
American motion picture actress and champion tap dancer of the 1930s, 40s, 50s, 60s, and 70s. Married to actor Glenn Ford for 15 years. Mother of actor Peter Ford. (Bio by: A.J. Marik)
Cause of death: Cancer
Hollywood Forever, Hollywood, Los Angeles County, California, USA
Plot: Cathedral Mausoleum, Foyer niche 432, tier 3
GPS coordinates: 34.0882988, -118.3168335 (hddd.dddd)
Hart, Leon b. November 21, 1928 d. September 24, 2002
Football player. 1949 Heisman Trophy winner. One of only 3 non-skill position players to win the award. Won 3 national championships with Notre Dame in 1946, 1947 and 1949. All-Pro for the Detroit Lions in the NFL. (Bio by: GP)
Cedar Grove Cemetery, Notre Dame, St. Joseph County, Indiana, USA
Martin, Joseph Plumb b. November 21, 1760 d. May 2, 1850
Revolutionary War Continental Army Soldier, Author. Born in Becket Massachusetts, at age seven he was left in the care of his maternal grandparents in Connecticut. In June of 1776, he signed a short–term enlistment of six months. He returned to his grandparents’ farm that December when his enlistment was up. After a winter at home he re-enlisted in April 1777. He served as a private in the 8th Connecticut Regiment, an element of General James Varnum's Brigade. In 1778 he was reassigned to the...[Read More] (Bio by: Iola)
Sandy Point Cemetery, Sandy Point, Waldo County, Maine, USA
Jackson, James b. November 21, 1833 d. October 21, 1916
Indian Campaigns Congressional Medal of Honor recipient. Served as a Captain in the 1st U.S. Cavalry. In action at Camas Meadows, Idaho, on August 20, 1877, he dismounted in the face of heavy fire from pursuing Indians to help bring the body of his stricken trumpeter to safety. History recorded his Medal of Honor presentation date as 17 April 17, 1896, but other documents prove that his Medal was authorized on 21 April 1896, Medal 'transmitted' 24 April 1896. (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
River View Cemetery, Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, USA
Frontiere, Georgia b. November 21, 1927 d. January 18, 2008
Professional Football Team Owner. A former nightclub entertainer, she became the principal owner of the Los Angeles Rams football team when her husband, Carroll Rosenbloom, died in April 1979. Under her leadership the Rams franchise relocated from California to St. Louis, Missouri, in 1995. There they had great success, making the playoffs five out of six seasons from 1999 to 2004 and winning Super Bowl XXXIV in 2000. Frontiere was also praised for creating the philanthropic St. Louis Rams...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
Cause of death: Cancer
Westwood Memorial Park, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA
Curtis, Greely b. November 21, 1830 d. February 12, 1897
Civil War Union Brevet Brigadier General. Served in the Civil War firsr as a Captain in the 2nd Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, then as Lieutenant Colonel and commander of the 1st Massachusetts Volunteer Cavalry. He was brevetted Brigadier General, US Volunteers on March 13, 1865 for "gallant and meritorious services during the war". He was the older brother of Bvt. Brigadier General James F. Curtis of the 4th California Infantry. (Bio by: Russ Dodge)
Mount Auburn Cemetery, Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA
Plot: Yarrow Path, Lot 445
Tinning, Timothy b. November 21, 1973 d. December 10, 1973
Victim of infanticide. One of nine siblings murdered by their mother, Mary Beth Tinning. She got away with it for years, using SIDS as a ruse. Finally caught , she was convicted in July of 1987 and sentenced to twenty years to life. She is still incarcerated at the Bedford Hills Correctional Facility in Bedford Hills, NY. The case is the subject of a 1989 book by Joyce Egginton entitled "From Cradle to Grave."
Most Holy Redeemer Cemetery, Schenectady, Schenectady County, New York, USA
Henry, William Wirt b. November 21, 1831 d. August 31, 1915
Civil War Union Brevet Brigadier General, Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. Commissioned in the Union Army as a 1st Lieutenant in the 2nd Vermont Volunteer Infantry. Transferred to the 10th Vermont Volunteer Infantry, and was promoted up to Colonel and commander of the regiment. He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery at the Battle of Cedar Creek, Virginia on October 19, 1864 while leading his unit. His citation reads "Though suffering from severe wounds, rejoined his regiment and let it...[Read More] (Bio by: Russ Dodge)
Lakeview Cemetery, Burlington, Chittenden County, Vermont, USA
Plot: Maple Block, Lot 1
Lowe, Harold Godfrey b. November 21, 1882 d. May 12, 1944
Titanic Survivor. He served as the Fifth Officer on board the RMS Titanic. He was born in Eglwys Rhos, Conwy, Wales. He began his career at sea at the age of 14 after running away from home. He joined the White Star Line in January 1911. Prior to joining the Titanic he served as Third Officer on both the Belgic and the Tropic along the West-African coast. He joined the ship in Belfast and assisted in supervising lifeboat drills prior to the ships departure from Southampton on April 10th. During...[Read More] (Bio by: Nils M. Solsvik Jr.)
Llandrillo yn Rhos Churchyard, Llandrillo yn Rhos, Wales
Benedict XV, Pope b. November 21, 1854 d. January 22, 1922
Roman Catholic Pope. He served as the 258th Pope of the Roman Catholic Church, serving from 1914 to 1922. (Bio by: Ron Moody)
Saint Peter's Basilica, Vatican City
Plot: Near the middle of the grotto
Mora, Elizabeth b. November 21, 1774 d. February 5, 1825
Religious Figure. She was born in Rome to a relatively prosperous and devoutly Christian family. After studying with the Augustinian Sisters, she eventually married a lawyer named Cristoforo Mora. They had four children, two of them who died young. Her husband was physically and mentally abusive to her, and he left their family financially unstable. In 1801, she was miraculously cured of a life-threatening illness and began a life of mysticism. She became known for aiding the poor and sick. She...[Read More] (Bio by: pacifica)
Church of San Carlino alle Quattro Fontane, Rome, Lazio, Italy
Hollingsworth, David Adams b. November 21, 1844 d. December 3, 1929
US Congressman. Elected to represent Ohio's 16th and 18th Districts in the United States House of Representatives, serving from 1909 to 1911, and 1915 to 1919. He was defeated in 1910. Also served as a Member of the Ohio State Senate in 1879, and Ohio State Attorney General from 1883 to 1884. He was a veteran of the Civil War, serving in the Union Army. (Bio by: K)
Old Cadiz Cemetery, Cadiz, Harrison County, Ohio, USA
Duss, Mother Benedict b. November 21, 1910 d. October 2, 2005
Founder, Mother Superior first female Benedictine American Monastery, Physician. This Catholic contemplative community of nuns reside on 400 acres of pine forested land in Bethlehem, Connecticut spending most of their time behind the abbey gates, away from public view. Their religious way of life is self supporting raising necessary funds by farming, a dairy, traditional crafts such as weaving bookbinding, ironworking and pottery making. She was born Vera Duss in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to...[Read More] (Bio by: Donald Greyfield)
Abbey of Regina Laudis, Bethlehem, Litchfield County, Connecticut, USA
Luckman, Sid b. November 21, 1916 d. July 5, 1998
Hall of Fame Professional Football Player.
Memorial Park Cemetery and Crematorium, Skokie, Cook County, Illinois, USA

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