Dmytro Doroshenko

Served as the Prime Minister of Ukraine during a critical period in the country's history. Contributed significantly to the field of history, particularly in Ukrainian studies. His political career included involvement in the Ukrainian National Republic, where efforts were made to establish Ukrainian sovereignty. Worked on the promotion of Ukrainian culture and history through various publications.

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Aurel Vlaicu

Contributed to early aeronautics as a pilot and engineer. Developed and built several aircraft, including the Vlaicu I and Vlaicu II, both significant in the history of Romanian aviation. Vlaicu made the first flight in history in Romania on June 17, 1910, demonstrating the potential for human flight. The aircraft were innovative for their time, featuring a cantilever wing design and a tricycle landing gear. Tragically, died in a flying accident in 1913 while attempting a cross-country flight from Bucharest to his hometown.

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Louis Wilkins

Wilkins was an American pole vaulter who gained recognition in the early 20th century. Competing primarily in the 1900s, he participated in several national and international competitions. His significant achievement came during the 1908 Summer Olympics held in London, where he won a bronze medal in pole vaulting, marking a notable high point in his athletic career.

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