Gabrielle Chanel known as Coco Chanel (1883 – 1971) was a French designer, creator of the famous Maison Chanel. Coconut Daughter of Jeanne Devolle and Albert Chanel, Gabrielle was born on August 19, 1883 in Saumur, second of three sisters . His mother died of tuberculosis when she was twelve years
During the time when the responsibility of giving direction to the politics of North India came on the shoulders of Sawai Jai Singh, the whole country was stricken by the atrocities of Aurangzeb. During the 25 years spent by Aurangzeb on the southern front, the countrys rich wealth was destroyed and
Daughter of Lorenzo II de Medici (to whom Machiavelli dedicated The Prince), Catherine grew up in Italy before to marry the future King of France Henry II. When the king dies, the superstitious Catherine dresses in black and mourns until her death. She governed with the Guises during the minority of
English-born Kenyan aviation pioneer, Beryl Markham (1902 – 1986) was the first woman to cross the Atlantic Ocean alone from east to west, a journey much more dangerous than the reverse because of the strong winds. A woman of strong character, she is also known for her book about her memoirs, Towar