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William Wilberforce

British politician and philanthropist pivotal in abolishing the slave trade and slavery in the British Empire.

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John Locke

Influential philosopher on natural rights and social contract, impacting the Founding Fathers of the US.

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Thomas Paine

Author of "Common Sense," inspiring the American Revolution and republican government advocacy.

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Mahatma Gandhi

Leader of India's non-violent independence movement against British rule, influencing global civil rights.

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Nelson Mandela

Symbol of resistance against apartheid in South Africa, fighting racial oppression and injustice.

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Erich Ludendorff

German general and strategist in World War I, key architect of Germany's military strategy on the Western Front.

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Mustafa Kemal Atatürk

Ottoman military officer and first President of modern Turkey, distinguished at the Battle of Gallipoli.

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Nicholas II

Last Emperor of Russia, abdicated in 1917 leading to the collapse of the Russian Empire.

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Vittorio Orlando

Prime Minister of Italy during World War I, signatory of the Treaty of Versailles advocating for Italian territorial claims.

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Allied Powers

Core members were the United Kingdom, France, and Russia, later joined by Italy and the United States.

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Central Powers

Comprised Germany, Austria-Hungary, Ottoman Empire, and Bulgaria.

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Triple Entente

Informal alliance between the UK, France, and Russia that solidified into the Allies during World War I.

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Triple Alliance

Pre-war alliance between Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy, with Italy switching sides in 1915.

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Western Front

Major combat theaters in Belgium and France during World War I.

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Eastern Front

Conflict between Russia and the Central Powers, mainly Germany and Austria-Hungary.

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Italian Front

Fighting between Italy and Austria-Hungary along their border during World War I.

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Balkan Front

Involvement of Balkan states like Serbia, Bulgaria, Greece, and Montenegro in World War I.

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Middle Eastern Theater

Conflict between the Ottoman Empire and Allied forces, including campaigns in Gallipoli and the Middle East.

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Women's Peace Party

International women's organization advocating for peace during and after World War I.

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Red Cross Nurses

Played crucial roles in medical care and support during World War I.