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. . . T h e F i r s t 2 0 0 0 Y e a r s
Many deaf and hard of hearing people have had an
impact on today's world. Here are a few of them.
from Movers & Shakers-Deaf People Who Changed the World
 | Pierre Ronsard, Poet
1524-1585 France
One of the leaders of the Renaissance. |
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 | Juan Fernandez Ximenes de Navarette, Artist
1526-1579 Spain
Famous painter for the King of Spain. |
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 | John Goodrick, Astronomer
1764-1786 England
Discovered information about the stars. |
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 | Sanzan Tani, Scholar
1802-1867 Japanese
Memorized the great books; deaf and blind, he communicated through touch. |
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 | Laura Redden Searing, Journalist
1840-1923 American
Published tier first articles while still a student at the Missouri School for the Deaf. |
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 | Thomas Alva Edison, Inventor
1847-1931 American
Received more patents than any other inventor in United States history. |
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 | Konstantin Tsiolkosky, Rocket scientist
1857-1935 Russian
Launched his country, and the world, into the space age. |
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 | William "Dummy" Hoy, Baseball player
1862-1961 American
Had a record of 41 home runs, 600 stolen bases, was one of the best outfielders of all time. |
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 | Andrew Foster, Educator and Minister
1925-1987 American
Founded 31 schools for deaf children. |
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