19 Best Historical Person Questions and Answers (Q&A) - ProProfs Discuss

Which American city contains a street named after Swami Vivekananda as 'Honorary Swami Vivekananda Way'?

G. Horace, Content Developer
Answered: Aug 08, 2018

The answer to this is Chicago. For those who do not know Swami Vivekananda was a Hindu monk. He came from India. He was appointed as the chief disciple for Ramakrishna. He was able to create a...Read More

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Why did Napoleon’s Russian campaign end in failure?

B.Mary
Answered: Mar 27, 2018

Napoleon’s Russian campaign ended in failure because of the Russian weather, poor discipline and disease among the troops which was also partially due to the weather, and Napoleon’s...Read More

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How did Stalin die?

B.Mary
Answered: Mar 27, 2018

Joseph Stalin, once leader of the Soviet Union either died of a massive heart attack on March 5, 1953, or he may have died from a stroke, caused by high blood pressure. There are conflicting...Read More

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What is the most badass thing about Napoleon Bonaparte?

B.Mary
Answered: Mar 27, 2018

According to one of the urban dictionaries, badass refers to “a troublemaker, especially one who is rough, tough, mean, or, sometimes, violent”. Using this definition, I guess I agree...Read More

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Why is Aristotle so famous?

Jason B. Elster
Answered: Mar 22, 2018

Aristotle is so famous because he is one of the famous Greek “thinkers”. He studied virtually every subject and developed many theories which lasted well into the 20th century. His...Read More

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Why is King Henry VIII regarded as one of the game changers in English Monarchy?

Jason B. Elster
Answered: Mar 22, 2018

Henry VIII was the king of England for 36 years. He is probably considered a game changer in English Monarchy because he supported the Church of England, separating from the Catholic Church after...Read More

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Which historical figure is overrated?

B.Mary
Answered: Mar 27, 2018

I would nominate Mary, Queen of Scots, as one of the most overrated historical figures. She has been called a Catholic martyr and she certainly suffered a lot during her life. Her father died...Read More

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What is Arthur called when he mysteriously defeats the Duke of North Umber?

Jaker
Answered: Jul 26, 2021

White Champion

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Who is the greatest person in History that has been forgotten?

B.Mary
Answered: Mar 27, 2018

Sybil Ludington is a forgotten American Revolutionary war heroine. Everyone remembers Paul Revere and his famous midnight ride. But did you know that he wasn't the only one riding on horseback at...Read More

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Why did Henry VIII marry six times?

Zoey H. Rusell, Data Analyst
Answered: Apr 18, 2018

Henry VIII married six times for various reasons, including love, the desire to have a male heir and politics. He divorced his first wife, Katherine of Aragon, because he was obsessed with and in...Read More

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Was Franklin D. Roosevelt racist?

B.Mary
Answered: Mar 27, 2018

It is hard to say if Franklin D. Roosevelt (FDR) was a racist. I suspect he was not a racist but I can understand why some people might think that he was because he ordered the detainment of...Read More

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Do you agree with the sayings of "Plato"?

Jason B. Elster
Answered: Mar 22, 2018

Yes, I do agree with most all of the sayings of Plato. Plato is probably best known for his saying, “Ignorance, the root and stem of all evil”. Sometimes this is confused with...Read More

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Who is the most influential woman in our history so far?

B.Mary
Answered: Mar 27, 2018

I would vote for Mother Teresa to be the most influential woman in history. She died in 1997 when she was 87 years old. She was famous for ministering to lepers, the homeless and the poor people...Read More

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Who was the most influential Queen?

B.Mary
Answered: Mar 27, 2018

Queen Isabella I was one of the most influential queens in history. Although she ruled together with her husband, King Ferdinand II of Aragon, it was Queen Isabella who encouraged and sponsored...Read More

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How much money have the Snavelys decided to give Milton to start his business?

L. Sevigny, Doctor
Answered: Jul 09, 2018

One hundred and fifty dollars, Milton Snavely Hershey was an American confectioner and giver. He established the Hershey Chocolate Company and the "company town" of Hershey, Pennsylvania, i...Read More

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