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Here, in the first biographical account of this artist's life, Vincent LoBrutto traces Scorsese's Italian-American heritage, his strict Catholic upbringing, the continuing role of religion in his.

John Jacob Astor VI (August 14, – June 26, ) was an American socialite, shipping businessman, and member of the Astor was dubbed the "Titanic Baby" for his affiliation with the RMS Titanic; Astor was born four months after his father, Colonel John Jacob Astor IV, died in the sinking of the Titanic.

He fought five campaigns in Europe as a 27 year old Tank Battalion Commander (76 tanks) in the famed Fourth Armored Division which spearheaded Gen. Patton’s Third Army all across Europe, and which relieved the surrounded forces in Bastogne.

Athena is a well-recognized name in Greek mythology. She was the virgin goddess of reason, arts, literature and intelligence. She had a unique birth story and was known for her braveness in battles.

Servilia, a renowned Roman matron, belonged to the esteemed patrician gens Servilia. Born around BCE, she was the daughter of Quintus Servilius Caepio the Younger, a praetor, and Livia Drusa, daughter of Marcus Livius Drusus, a consul and censor.

Michelle Obama, American first lady (–17), the wife of Barack Obama, 44th president of the United States. She was the first African American first lady, and during her time in that post she notably supported military families and promoted healthy eating. Learn more about her life and career.

Shira Scott Astrof is known for Angie Tribeca (), Criminal Minds () and ().

The surname Brownlow is predominantly found in The Americas, where 62 percent of Brownlow live; 62 percent live in North America and 62 percent live in Anglo-North America. Brownlow is also the 1,, st most frequently held first name globally, held by 89 people.

John Burke (12 November – 27 March ) [1] [note 1] was an Irish genealogist, and the original publisher of Burke's Peerage. He was the father of Sir Bernard Burke, a British officer of arms and genealogist.

Some people call Nick Cave the Godfather of Goth, and the name is equally apt to his artistic output and his personal history.A towering, dark, intense figure whose lanky frame is nigh-invariably clad in a tailored suit, his imposing presence can lure you to believe that the man exists on a separate plane of gloom and suffering, hovering somewhere slightly above mere mortals.

Barack Obama was the 44th President of the United States. Born to a white American mother and a black Kenyan father, he is the first African-American to hold the office.