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Keeping the generic character mode.

Hoplite, the citizen-soldier of Ancient Greece.


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Let's stay generic for another alphabetical character:

Idiots

Those who want to impose a superstate on the citizens of their respective countries, defying the course of history




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Adding a bit of mystery.

Jack the Ripper.
London, UK, end of 19th century.



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Some more mystery (now solved):

King Kong

Christiaan Lindemans (1912 - 1946), Dutch double agent during WWII


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Lazarus (of Bethany), 1st century AD.
A figure in the New Testament whose life was restored by Jesus of Nazareth, according to the Gospel of John.

The Raising of Lazarus, Vincent van Gogh (1890).

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Martha and Maria

Sisters of Lazarus, who are mentioned in Luke 10 and John 11 and 12.


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Evelin Nesbit (1884 - 1967).
American actress, model, chorus girl and the most popular woman in the US in early 20th century.

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Ari Onassis (1906 - 1975)

Greek shipping tycoon


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Pandora. In Greek mythology, Pandora ("all-gifted" or "all-giving") was the first human woman created by the gods.
Opening Pandora's box would mean releasing all the evils of humanity.
 
Pandora (1882) by Jules Joseph Lefebvren.
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Rolihlahla (18 July 1918 - 5 December 2013)

Later known as Nelson Mandela, or Madiba. President of South Africa 1994-1999.




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Sebastian, 3rd century AD.
Christian saint and martyr. Patron saint of a number of cities, including Saint Sebastian of Rio de Janeiro, Brasil, where I was born and where I live.


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Tertullian (c. 155 - c. 240 AD)

Early Christian author and apologist

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Uthman or Osman (579 - 656 AD).
Companion of Muhammad and one of the firsts to convert to Islam. He's the 3rd Caliph.




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Joost van den Vondel (1587 - 1679)

Dutch poet and playwright

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Originally posted by Matti Matti wrote:

Pandora. In Greek mythology, Pandora ("all-gifted" or "all-giving") was the first human woman created by the gods.
Opening Pandora's box would mean releasing all the evils of humanity.
 
Pandora (1882) by Jules Joseph Lefebvren.

Actually one good was in the box: Hope. But unfortunately Pandora put the lid back on before it could get out.


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The Waltons, a fictional family living during the Great Depression and World War II portrayed in a TV series.



 
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Professor X (Charles Francis Xavier) - the founder and leader of the X-Men


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