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Famous People in History - D

This category of our A to Z of famous people in history is for famous people with surnames beginning with the letter ''D''.

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Dalton, John (1766-1844)

John Dalton was the English scientist who discovered atomic theory.

Davis, Jefferson (1808-89)

Jefferson Davis was the President of the Confederate States during the American Civil War.

de Beauvoir, Simone (1906-1986)

Simone de Beauvoir the French novelist was born in Paris. She wrote "She Came to Stay", "Les Mandarins" and "Memoirs of a Dutiful Daughter".

Debussy, Claude (1862-1918)

Claude Debussy was a French composer.

Defoe, Daniel (1660-1731)

Daniel Defoe (born Daniel Foe) the English novelist was born in London. He wrote "Robinson Crusoe", "Moll Flanders" and "A Joumal of the Plague Year".

Descartes, Rene (1596-1650)

Rene Descartes was a French philosopher and mathematician.

Dickens, Charles (1812-1870)

Charles Dickens the famous English novelist was born in Landport, Portsmouth. He wrote "David Copperfield", "The Pickwick Papers", "A Christmas Carol" and "Oliver Twist."

Dietrich, Marlene (1902-1992)

Marlene Dietrich (real name Maria Magdelene Dietrich) was a German-born American singer and film actress. She appeared in many movies, including 'The Blue Angel', 'Destry Rides Again' and 'Witness for the Prosecution'.

Disney, Walt (1901-1966)

Walt Disney (Walter Elias Disney) was a vary famous American cartoonist and film producer. Two of his famous creations were Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck.

Disraeli, Benjamin (1804-1881)

Benjamin Disraeli, 1st Earl of Beaconsfield (born Benjamin D'Israeli) the English stateman and novelist was born in London. He served twice as British Prime Minister. He wrote "Coningsby", "Sybil" and "Vivian Grey".

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