Hidetaka Miyazaki
Video game designer, Dark Souls creator
A prominent video game designer and executive, contributed significantly to the gaming industry through the creation of critically acclaimed titles. Designed the renowned Dark Souls series, recognized for its challenging gameplay and intricate world-building. Established the Soulsborne genre, influencing numerous subsequent games in design and narrative structure. Led the development team at FromSoftware and directed games such as Bloodborne and Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice.
Created the Dark Souls series
Directed Bloodborne
Developed Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice
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King of France, Wars of Religion
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September 19th, 1551 474 years ago
Died
August 2nd, 1589 436 years ago — 37 years old
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Photographer and visual artist
Born
September 19th, 1865 160 years ago
Died
December 16th, 1936 89 years ago — 71 years old
An American-German photographer, focused on pictorial photography and known for efforts in combining painting and photography. Studied in Paris and later settled in Berlin. Contributed to the artistic movement of the early 20th century, emphasizing the aesthetic qualities of photography. Served as a professor at the Academy of Fine Arts in Berlin, influencing photography education. Participated in various exhibitions, showcasing a unique vision that blended traditional art techniques with photography.
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Native American painter and muralist
Born
September 19th, 1918 107 years ago
Died
January 12th, 2006 20 years ago — 87 years old
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French mathematician and astronomer
Born
September 19th, 1749 276 years ago
Died
August 19th, 1822 203 years ago — 72 years old
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Prominent American lawyer and partner
Born
September 19th, 1905 120 years ago
Died
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