Born in 1081, this son of a serf would rise to the pinnacle of power in Church and State . He will be a monk of the abbey of Saint-Denis of which he will become the abbot in 1122. Having become adviser to the kings Louis VI and Louis VII, Suger will carry out an important legislative work. He organi
Grandson of the tyrant Clistene of Sycione, this Athenian statesman belongs to the Alcmaeonids, a large aristocratic family with a major place in the public life of Athens. Cleisthenes is elected first archon (political leader) in -525-524 but must fight to keep this power. Despite the decline of Pe
Of great bravery under the Empire, he was cited several times for his exploits. He accompanies Bonaparte to Egypt, and protects him during 18 Brumaire. He charges at Marengo and commands the imperial cavalry at Austerlitz and Eylau where he is decisive. He was killed by a cannonball during the Saxon
Jadwiga Piłsudska with her father (photo:public domain) Jadwiga Piłsudska proper Jadwiga Jagoda Piłsudska-Jaraczewska (1920-2014) - Polish pilot, daughter of Józef Piłsudski. Jadwiga was born on February 28, 1920 in Warsaw as the second extramarital daughter of Marshal Józef Piłsudski and Alek