Famous people born in January - page 16

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Charles Curtis was an American politician who served as the 31st Vice President of the United States

J Edgar Hoover served as first director of Federal Bureau of Investigation from 1935 until 1972

Samuel de Champlain was a French explorer hailed as "The Father of New France"

Katherine Burr Blodgett was a famous American scientist who invented the ‘invisible glass’ and was the first woman recipient of doctoral degree

John Smith was an English soldier and explorer who played a significant role in the establishment of Jamestown in North America

Thomas Wolsey was an English cardinal and statesman, who dominated King Henry VIII’s government from 1515 to 1529

Wilhelm II was the last German emperor (kaiser) and King of Prussia, whose belligerent policies resulted in World War I

Aldo Leopold was a renowned American ecologist, environmentalist and scientist

Steve Wynn is an American business magnate famous for building high end casinos like The Mirage and The Bellagio