Colin Greenwood
English bass player and songwriter, Radiohead
A bass player and songwriter associated with the band Radiohead, which formed in 1985. Contributed to the band's critically acclaimed albums, including 'OK Computer' and 'Kid A'. Besides music, engaged in various musical projects and side collaborations. Played an integral role in shaping the band's distinctive sound, blending elements of alternative rock and electronic music.
Played bass for Radiohead
Contributed to the album 'OK Computer'
Contributed to the album 'Kid A'
Other People Born on June 26th
Count of Angoulême
French noble and military leader
Born
June 26th, 1399 626 years ago
Died
1467 559 years ago — 68 years old
A prominent noble in France during the 15th century, played significant roles in regional power struggles. Served as Count of Angoulême and held various titles throughout his life. Participated in military campaigns during the Hundred Years' War, aligning with the French crown. Engaged in efforts to strengthen the influence of his family and maintain territorial control during a tumultuous period in French history.
Continue ReadingSultan Ahmad Nanupuri
Islamic scholar and teacher
Born
June 26th, 1914 111 years ago
Died
August 16th, 1997 28 years ago — 83 years old
Born in 1914, this individual was a prominent Islamic scholar and educator in Bangladesh. He dedicated life to teaching Islamic studies and contributed significantly to religious education through various institutions. His influence extended beyond the classroom as he engaged in community outreach and public discourse on Islamic teachings.
Continue ReadingCharles Messier
French astronomer specializing in comet cataloging
Born
June 26th, 1730 295 years ago
Died
April 12th, 1817 208 years ago — 86 years old
An astronomer and academic focused on comet studies. Contributed significantly to the field of astronomy in the 18th century. Created the Messier catalog, which lists over 100 astronomical objects. This catalog helped distinguish between comets and fixed celestial bodies. Messier's work laid the foundation for modern astronomical observations and discoveries.
Continue ReadingPhilip Doddridge
English hymn-writer and educator
Born
June 26th, 1702 323 years ago
Died
October 26th, 1751 274 years ago — 49 years old
A prominent hymn-writer and educator in England, contributed significantly to 18th-century evangelicalism. Established a dissenting academy in Northampton, which became influential in training Nonconformist ministers. Authored several influential works, including 'The Rise and Progress of Religion in the Soul' and more than 400 hymns, many of which remain in use today. Advocacy for religious education had a lasting impact on Nonconformist thought.
Continue ReadingMarie Thérèse Rodet Geoffrin
French salonnière and cultural patron
Born
June 26th, 1699 326 years ago
Died
1777 249 years ago — 78 years old
A prominent figure in the French Enlightenment, a salonnière facilitated gatherings of intellectuals, artists, and writers in Paris. Established her salon in the mid-18th century, attracting influential thinkers such as Voltaire and Diderot. Played a significant role in the promotion of Enlightenment ideas and served as a key patron for the Encyclopédie.
Continue ReadingSan Pedro Claver
Spanish Jesuit saint and missionary
Born
June 26th, 1581 444 years ago
Died
1654 372 years ago — 73 years old
Born in 1581, a Spanish Jesuit missionary dedicated life to the service of enslaved people in the Americas. Deployed to Cartagena, Colombia, provided care and catechesis to thousands of Africans brought to the region. Established a reputation for compassion and advocacy for the rights of the enslaved, working tirelessly to alleviate their suffering. Canonized in 1888, he became the patron saint of enslaved people and mission workers.
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