Laurent Duvernay-Tardif
Football player and medical doctor
A former player in the National Football League (NFL), played as a guard for the Kansas City Chiefs. Completed a medical degree while actively participating in professional football. Played a significant role in the Chiefs' Super Bowl LIV victory in 2020, contributing to their first championship in 50 years. Also volunteered in various medical capacities during the COVID-19 pandemic, balancing sports and medicine effectively.
Won Super Bowl LIV with Kansas City Chiefs
Earned a Doctor of Medicine degree
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Jonathan Tah
German footballer, Bayer Leverkusen defender
Born
February 11th, 1996 30 years ago
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Explorer and Antarctic Expedition Leader
Born
February 11th, 1908 118 years ago
Died
1999 27 years ago — 91 years old
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Prussian pianist and composer
Born
February 11th, 1830 196 years ago
Died
1913 113 years ago — 83 years old
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Greek politician, 1st Governor of Greece
Born
February 11th, 1776 250 years ago
Died
October 9th, 1831 194 years ago — 55 years old
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Ottoman Grand Vizier and soldier
Born
February 11th, 1845 181 years ago
Died
October 8th, 1936 89 years ago — 91 years old
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Czech ice hockey player and coach
Born
February 11th, 1974 52 years ago
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