The historical persons most known during or shortly after their lives would include: The religious figures: Buddha, Mohammed, Jesus, and any of the several Hindu gods (Kali, Shiva). Politically, the...
Maya Lin- an artist and an architect who created the Vietnam Memorial.
I.M. Pei- a well-known architect.
Allan Say- a famous childrens author.
Jackie Chan- an actor, and martial arts...
Captain James Cook: the first Englishman to recognise the potential of Australia's east coast. However, he was neither the discoverer, nor the founder of Australia. Captain Arthur Phillip, the first...