Who is the most influential American in history?
Top Twenty-five
- Ronald Reagan, 40th president of the United States (1981–89).
- Abraham Lincoln, 16th president of the United States (1861–65).
- Martin Luther King Jr., civil rights activist.
- George Washington, 1st president of the United States (1789–97).
- Benjamin Franklin, author, inventor, statesman, and scientist.
Who are the historical figures?
Top 50 literary figures
- William Shakespeare (4)
- Charles Dickens (33)
- Mark Twain (53)
- Edgar Allan Poe (54)
- Voltaire (64)
- Oscar Wilde (77)
- Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (88)
- Dante Alighieri (96)
Who are some black historical figures?
In Celebration of Black History Month: 10 Influential African…
- February is Black History Month in the United States.
- Rosa Parks.
- Muhammad Ali.
- Frederick Douglass.
- W.E.B Du Bois.
- Jackie Robinson.
- Harriet Tubman.
- Sojourner Truth.
Who is the most famous black American?
44 African Americans Who Shook Up the World
- Introduction. Robert Abbott. Alvin Ailey. Muhammad Ali. Richard Allen.
- Zora Neale Hurston. Jesse Jackson. Michael Jackson. Jay Z. Katherine Johnson.
- Malcolm X. Thurgood Marshall. Toni Morrison. Barack Obama. Jesse Owens.
- Sojourner Truth. Harriet Tubman. Madam C.J. Walker. Booker T. Washington.
Who is the most famous African?
The 100 most influential Africans (1-10)
- 1 – Aliko Dangote.
- 2 – Elon Musk.
- 3 – Koos Bekker.
- 4 – Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie.
- 5 – Trevor Noah.
- 6 – Tidjane Thiam.
- 7 – Davido.
- 8 – Enoch Adeboye.
Who is the most famous celebrity in Africa?
Top 10 African Celebrities to Follow
- Wole Soyinka, Nigerian, Playwright.
- Neill Blomkamp, South African, Movie Director.
- Binyavanga Wainaina, Kenyan, Author.
- Genevieve Nnaji, Nigerian, Actress.
- Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Nigerian, Writer.
- Rokia Traoré, Malian, Musician.
- Alek Wek, Sudanese, Supermodel.
Who is the greatest black man ever?
The list
- Hank Aaron (1934-2021)
- Ira Aldridge (1807-1867)
- Muhammad Ali (1942-2016)
- Richard Allen (1760-1831)
- Marian Anderson (1897-1993)
- Maya Angelou (1928-2014)
- Arthur Ashe (1943-1993)
- Crispus Attucks (1723-1770)
Who was the first black male millionaire?
Robert Reed Church | |
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Born | June 18, 1839 Holly Springs, Mississippi |
Died | August 29, 1912 (aged 73) Memphis, Tennessee |
Nationality | American |
Occupation | Entrepreneur |
Who is your favorite black American hero?
Legendary Leader: Martin Luther King, Jr. Legendary Leader: Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Who is the first black female millionaire?
Madam C. J. Walker
Who gave Sidney Poitier his Oscar?
actress Ann Bancroft