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Born December 1, 1792 in Nizhny Novgorod. His father died when he was seven years old, and his mother, along with his three sons moved to Kazan. Lobachevsky graduated from the University of Kazan. In 1814 he began lecturing on the theory of numbers, as in 1827, when he was a professor, was elected to the rectors and held this position for 19 years. Lobachevsky great fame is based on his geometrical research. By 1826 he determined he had developed the system as an "imaginary geometry" in contrast to " widely-used " Euclidean. Opening Lobachevsky was first described briefly in February 1826 at a meeting of the Division of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, and then presented in the article " New Beginnings geometry with full theory of parallel " (" Proceedings of the University of Kazan ’, 1835 ). European scientists have learned about the work of Lobachevsky only in 1840, and in 1842 he was elected a corresponding member of the Gottingen Scientific Society. Lobachevsky also owns a number of works on mathematical analysis. He gave a general definition of the functional dependence. In algebra, known for his method of approximate solutions of the equations of any degree, he was the first in Russia published a course of higher algebra. In Kazan University Lobachevsky lectured on astronomy and astronomical observations conducted. Thanks to his enthusiasm at the university built a new observatory, one of the best at that time. She started working in 1838, one year ahead of the Pulkovo (now Main Astronomical Observatory, near St. Petersburg ). Died February 24, 1856 in Kazan. In 1883-1886 years. Kazan University published " The Complete Works by Lobachevsky geometry." In 1893, in honor of the centenary of the birth of Lobachevsky he erected a monument in Kazan collected by international subscription funds. In 1895 Kazan Physics and Mathematics Society established a prize named after Lobachevsky for outstanding work in the field of geometry. This award today awards Russian Academy of Sciences.

James Cook was born on 27 October 1728 in a small village of Yorkshire. In 1755, Cook enlisted in the Royal Navy, serving in North America.
In 1769 the British government sent an expedition to observe the phenomenon of the planet Venus passing in front of the Sun. Another motive was to search for the fabled southern continent. Cook was chosen as commander of the ship Endeavour.
Endeavour arrived in Tahiti and observed the transit of Venus. Then Endeavour went on to New Zealand, and saw Australia’s eastern coast.
In 1772 Cook set out on a 2nd voyage to look for the southern continent. His two ships sailed close to the Antarctic coast but were forced to turn back by the cold.
During Cook’s 3rd voyage he explored the island of Hawaii. Relations with the islanders went bad after the theft of a ship’s boat. On 14 February Cook tried to take the local leader hostage. Cook was stabbed and killed.

Magellan Portuguese origin. Place of his birth is debatable, the principal authors indicate as such the city Саброза (Vila real), but maybe he was born in the city of Porto. About the family of the seafarer also little is known, in particular, the fact that she belonged to the nobility. It is supposed, that his father was Rui or Rodrigo di Magalhães, the former one time алькальдом fortress Aveiro. Have Alda where Mosquito (Мишкита). In addition to the Magellan they had four children. About their life is not known. In his youth Magellan was a page to the Queen Leonor Ависской, the wife of Juan II.
In 1498 by the Portuguese was opened a sea route to India. After Vasco da Gama from Portugal became go squadron for the squadron to conquer the East. In 1505, when sending a squadron of Viceroy Francisco Almeida seafarers was not enough. Some chiefs did not know which was right and left hand. Then to the right Board of the ship was tied garlic, and to the left onion and commanded by the principle of «hay and straw». In this expedition as соберсалинте (сверхштатного warrior) participated and Magellan.

Jacques-Yves Cousteau was born in the small town of Saint-André- de - Kyubzak the family lawyer Daniel and Elizabeth Cousteau. Daniel is a native of Belarus Cousteau his real name was Jacques-Yves. Daniel Cousteau, he was a lawyer, and the family traveled a lot. He became interested in water at an early age. At age 7, he began to suffer chronic enteritis. Due to illness Cousteau became very skinny. During the First World War, Daniel Cousteau became unemployed, but after the war he again found work in the company. He had to travel a lot. Most of the year he lived in a boarding school. Cousteau soon learned to swim and a lifetime love the sea. In 1920, Jacques-Yves began to attend school in the U. S. and learned fluent in English. There, during a family vacation in Vermont, made ​​his first dive. In 1922, Cousteau family returned to France. In the U. S. Jacques-Yves interested in mechanics and design. In France, he built a car with a battery. This passion has helped him in his work in the future. On savings and money earned Cousteau bought his first movie camera. Although Jacques-Yves interest in many things, he was not given study. After some time, the parents decided to send him to a special boarding school, where he graduated with honors.

Вашингтон, Джордж. Биографическая справка
Джордж Вашингтон (англ. George Washington; 22 февраля 1732, Бриджс-Крик, Колония Вирджиния — 14 декабря 1799, Маунт-Вернон, Вирджиния) — деятель Американской революции, первый президент США, главнокомандующий вооруженными силами североамериканских колоний во время войны за независимость, отец-основатель США, отличался легендарной честностью. Создатель американского института президентства.

Alexander Kuprin was born August 26 ( September 7) in 1870 in the city of Penza province Narovchat. Father Alexander Ivanovich was the secretary of the judges. In 1871, shortly after the birth of his son, he died of cholera. Mother of Alexander Ivanovich descended from impoverished Tatar princes Kulunchakovyh.1873 - Kuprina mother with her son settled in Moscow KUDRINSKAYA widow’s house, the atmosphere of which a writer will play later in the story " The Holy lie."1876 ​​- Kuprin given to the Moscow Razumovsky orphan charity board.1880 - 1888 years. Kuprin studying in the 2nd Moscow Military Gymnasium ( reorganized during his studies at the military school ).1888 - 1890 years. Kuprin studies at Moscow ’s Alexander Military School. Released with the rank of second lieutenant. Impressions of training in military schools later formed the basis of the story " At the turn ( Cadets )" and the novel " The cadets."1889 - Kuprin published his first work in the journal " Russian satirical piece." It was a sentimental and romantic story "The Last Debut ". The basis of the plot is based on the notorious at the time the story of the suicide of a provincial actress EP Kadmina. For the publication of the story writer was imprisoned in the brig - the cadets were not allowed to print their works without specific permission of the authorities.1891 - 1894 years. Kuprin serves Podolia, in the 46th Regiment Dnieper. Continues to be a writer. Army life is described in the stories of their 1890 - 1900 ’s "Out of the distant past " (" Enquiry "), " Lilac Bush," " B," " Night Shift," " Army Corporal ", " hike ".1894 - Kuprin retiring with the rank of lieutenant. This year, he traveled to the south of Russia and Ukraine. The writer did not own any civil profession, so dabbled in various fields of activity : there was a loader, a storekeeper, forest rangers, a surveyor, a psalm-reader, proofreader, estate manager and even a dentist. Received at this time, the experience and the experience formed the basis for its future work. At the same time Kuprin time to cooperate with the Kiev newspaper "Life and Art", "Kiev word ", " Kyivlyanyn." They also printed his stories, poems and sketches, as well as essays and judicial, political news, and the usual and ordinary notes. They are signed by different names. Among the aliases Kuprina : K- n, Aleko, A. Nezabudkina, Pospelov.1896 - the Kuprina slick character study, the book of essays "Kyiv types."December 1896 - in the magazine " Russian Wealth" published novel AI Kuprina "Moloch."1897 - published a collection of short stories, AI Kuprina " Thumbnails ". The same year - the writer travels the Volyn province. On impressions received during this trip, was built cycle " Polesskie stories ", " Oles ", " In the depths of the forest," " Werewolf," " On the grouse."

Куприн Александр Иванович (1870 — 1938) — русский писатель. Родился 26 августа (7 сентября н. С. ) в городе Наровчат Пензенской губернии в семье мелкого чиновника, умершего через год после рождения сына. Мать (из древнего рода татарских князей Куланчаковых) после смерти мужа переехала в Москву, где прошли детство и юность будущего писателя. Шести лет мальчик был отдан в Московский Разумовский пансион (сиротский), откуда вышел в 1880. В тот же год поступил в Московскую военную академию, преобразованную в Кадетский корпус.
После окончания учения продолжил военное образование в Александровском юнкерском училище (1888 — 90). Впоследствии опишет свою "военную юность" в повестях "На переломе (Кадеты)" и в романе "Юнкера". Уже тогда мечтал стать "поэтом или романистом".
Kuprin Alexander (1870 - 1938) - Russian pisatel. Rodilsya August 26 ( September 7 NS) in the city of Penza province Narovchat the family of a civil servant, who died a year after the birth of her son. Mother ( of the ancient family of Tatar princes Kulanchakovyh ) after the death of her husband she moved to Moscow, where he spent his childhood and youth of the future writer. Six years old boy was sent to Moscow Razumovsky board ( orphan ), which came out in 1880. The same year, he entered the Moscow Military Academy converted to military school.
After the end of the teachings of continued military training in the Alexander cadet school (1888 - 90). Subsequently, describe their " military youth " in the story " At the turn ( Cadets )" and the novel " The cadets." Even then, wanted to be " a poet or a novelist."

English actor of theatre and cinema of the world fame thanks to images in бондиане.
He started in the National youth theatre in London, played in several British TV, then starred in an episode of «Tales from the crypt» - the popular American horror series. In Hollywood he was noticed after starring in the film «Lara Croft: tomb raider» (2001), where he played with Angelina Jolie.
Absolutely crazy popularity Craig has acquired after played a British man supersleuth James bond in the world-famous киносериале. Many fans of James bond, however, perceived the producers ’ choice ambiguous, in particular because this agent 007 was distinguished by high growth and was брюнетом, unlike Craig. However, the contract with the actor was signed by four of the film, Craig, in his own words, knowing that confirmed the role of the joy drunk in the bar almost to unconsciousness.
Daniel Craig does not like to talk about his personal life. He has a daughter from his first marriage and one with his wife, they remained friends. In 2011 actor secretly married Rachel Weisz, along with which appeared in the movie «House of dreams».

He was born in eighteen thirty five. He lived in the state of Missouri on the banks of the Mississippi. He began to work at the age of twelve. He became famous in eighteen sixsty five. He was a sailor. He was a short story writer and the greatest American humorist. He was fond of collecting things which nobody had. He died in nineteen ten.
если хочешь можешь куда нибудь поставить предложение - He wrote about Tom Sawyer.
Это Марк Твен (Mark Twain)

Diana (Diana, princess of Wales Diana, Princess of Wales, nee lady Diana Frances Spencer (Spenser)) (1 July 1961, Sandringham, Norfolk, August 31, 1997, Paris), former wife of the heir to the British throne Prince Charles, the mother of princes William and Harry. From an illustrious noble families. Diana’s parents separated in 1975. The girl was educated in Switzerland and on his return to England, she worked as a teacher in a privileged kindergarten. She caught the attention of the Royal family, and it started a friendship with Prince Charles at once aroused interest of the press. Their wedding, held on 29 July 1981, in the Cathedral of St. Paul was extremely widely advertised. Every step of the young couple was under increased scrutiny from the media and the difficulties in relations with Prince Charles instantly became public knowledge. To save the marriage was impossible - divorce took place on August 28, 1996. Diana actively involved in charity, personally went to a lot of fatal cases in different countries of the world, led the company for animal protection against inhuman weapons. Mass information repeatedly called her "the most famous woman of the 20th century. The tragic and absurd death of Princess Diana in a car crash caused an unprecedented response in many countries, especially in the UK.