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Historical Figures and Influential People in History
Explore rulers, generals, thinkers, scientists and reformers who shaped world history. Search for a specific person, or browse by era, region, country and A–Z.
Early Modern Era Figures in Europe
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Galileo Galilei
1564–1642Italy
He pointed a telescope at the sky, saw things that couldn't be explained by the accepted model of the universe, and spent the rest of his life in trouble for saying so.
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George Grenville
1712–1770United Kingdom
He tried to tighten Britain’s grip on its American colonies through taxation, and in doing so, helped spark resistance that would eventually lead to revolution.
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