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Historical Figures and Influential People in History
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Sargon of Akkad
-2334–-2279Ancient CivilisationsIraq
He rose from obscurity — possibly a gardener's son — to build the first true empire in recorded history, and the stories told about him echo through legends for millennia.
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Socrates
-470–-399Classical WorldGreece
He never wrote anything down, was put on trial for corrupting the youth of Athens, was found guilty, and chose to drink hemlock rather than stop asking questions.
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