Public Figures & Cultural Luminaries

Literature & Poetry

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Sir Roger Scruton

Great Britain

c. 1945 – 2020 (75 years old)

Sir Roger Vernon Scruton was an English philosopher, writer, and social critic who specialised in aesthetics and political philosophy, particularly in the furtherance of conservative views. Celebrated internationally for distinguished contributions to literature.

London, United Kingdom

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Philosophy & Thought

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Edward Pinkowski

United States

c. 1917 – 2020 (103 years old)

Edward G. Celebrated internationally for distinguished contributions to philosophy.

Washington, D.C., United States

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Philosophy & Thought

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M. Chidananda Murthy

India

c. 1932 – 2020 (88 years old)

M. Celebrated internationally for distinguished contributions to philosophy.

New Delhi, India

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Politics

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John Crosbie

John Crosbie

Canada

30 January 1931 – 10 January 2020 (88 years old)

Colourful Newfoundland political giant whose razor-sharp parliamentary wit, Free Trade negotiations, and painful 1992 Northern Cod Moratorium declaration defined an era.

St. John's, Canada

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Politics

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Sultan Qaboos bin Said

قابوس بن سعيد

Oman

18 November 1940 – 10 January 2020 (79 years old)

Beloved architect of the Omani Renaissance who transformed Oman into a modern, prosperous state and served as the indispensable diplomat of the Middle East.

Muscat, Oman

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Resistance & Human Rights

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Michael Posluns

Canada

c. 1942 – 2020 (78 years old)

Michael Posluns was a notable Canadian journalist and researcher. Celebrated internationally for distinguished contributions to resistance.

Ottawa, Canada

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Literature & Poetry

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Roddy Lumsden

Great Britain

c. 1967 – 2020 (53 years old)

Roderick Chalmers "Roddy" Lumsden was a Scottish poet, writing mentor and quizzer. Celebrated internationally for distinguished contributions to literature.

London, United Kingdom

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Humanitarian & Peace

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Galen Cole

United States

c. 1926 – 2020 (94 years old)

Galen Cole was an American World War II veteran and philanthropist. Celebrated internationally for distinguished contributions to humanitarian.

Washington, D.C., United States

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Philosophy & Thought

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Pablo Macera

Peru

c. 1930 – 2020 (90 years old)

Pablo Macera (1930–2020) was a distinguished Peru public figure recognized for outstanding contributions in philosophy.

Lima, Peru

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Philosophy & Thought

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David Efird

United States

c. 1975 – 2020 (45 years old)

David Hampton Efird was an American philosopher and Anglican priest. Celebrated internationally for distinguished contributions to philosophy.

Washington, D.C., United States

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Literature & Poetry

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Euphrase Kezilahabi

Switzerland

c. 1945 – 2020 (75 years old)

Euphrase Kezilahabi was a Tanzanian novelist, poet, and scholar.. Celebrated internationally for distinguished contributions to literature.

Geneva, Switzerland

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Sciences & Discovery

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Geoff Wilson

Australia

c. 1939 – 2020 (81 years old)

Geoffrey Victor Herbert Wilson was an Australian nuclear physicist who made contributions to nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy and low temperature physics. Celebrated internationally for distinguished contributions to sciences.

Canberra, Australia

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Statesmanship & Statesmen

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Leo Kolber

Canada

c. 1930 – 2020 (90 years old)

Ernest Leo Kolber, was a Canadian businessman, philanthropist and Senator, serving from 1983 to 2004.. Celebrated internationally for distinguished contributions to leadership.

Ottawa, Canada

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Statesmanship & Statesmen

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Rudolf de Korte

Netherlands

c. 1937 – 2020 (83 years old)

Rudolf Willem de Korte was a Dutch politician of the People's Party for Freedom and Democracy (VVD) and businessman.. Celebrated internationally for distinguished contributions to leadership.

Amsterdam, Netherlands

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Philosophy & Thought

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Miklós Vető

France

c. 1937 – 2020 (83 years old)

Miklós Vető was a Hungarian-born French philosopher. Celebrated internationally for distinguished contributions to philosophy.

Paris, France

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Sciences & Discovery

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Peter T. Kirstein

Great Britain

c. 1934 – 2020 (86 years old)

Peter Thomas Kirstein was a British computer scientist who played a role in the creation of the Internet. Celebrated internationally for distinguished contributions to sciences.

London, United Kingdom

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Music

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Neil Peart

The Professor

Canada

12 September 1952 – 7 January 2020 (67 years old)

Legendary Canadian drummer and lyricist of Rush whose unmatched technical precision, massive 360-degree drum kits, and philosophical lyrics defined progressive rock.

Toronto, Canada

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Philosophy & Thought

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Alexandre Matheron

France

c. 1927 – 2020 (93 years old)

Alexandre Matheron was a French philosopher specializing in Baruch Spinoza and modern political philosophy. Celebrated internationally for distinguished contributions to philosophy.

Paris, France

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