Famous People Born In Lucerne

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Giorgio A. Tsoukalos
(Ufologist, Writer)
Giorgio A. Tsoukalos
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Listed In: Writers
Birthdate: March 14, 1978
Sun Sign: Pisces

Best known for his History Channel show Ancient Aliens, Swiss ufologist Giorgio A. Tsoukalos is a major supporter of the Ancient Astronaut Theory. One of the few people to have conducted alien-related expeditions to remote areas of the Earth, he was, surprisingly, a bodybuilding promoter in his early days.

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Claudio Castagnoli
(Swiss Professional Wrestler)
Claudio Castagnoli
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: December 27, 1980
Sun Sign: Capricorn

Swiss WWE wrestler Cesaro had initially been part of the Swiss army. He then began a promising career in European rugby but was soon banned for his aggression. His next destination was the US, where he made waves in wrestling. Cesaro speaks 5 languages and loves to travel, too.

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Sean Hepburn Ferrer
(Film Producer)
Sean Hepburn Ferrer
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Listed In: Activists
Birthdate: July 17, 1960
Sun Sign: Cancer

Sean Hepburn Ferrer is an American author and film producer who has worked on films, such as Inchon and Blood In Blood Out. Also known for his charity work, Sean established the Audrey Hepburn Children's Fund a year after Audrey Hepburn's death. In 2020, he published a children's book, with the proceeds benefitting the European Organisation for Rare Diseases.

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Thelma Furness, Viscountess Furness
(Mistress of King Edward VIII)
Thelma Furness, Viscountess Furness
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Listed In: Miscellaneous
Birthdate: August 23, 1904
Sun Sign: Virgo
Died: January 29, 1970
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Hans Urs von Balthasar
(Theologian and Catholic Priest Known for His 15-Volume Trilogy on Beauty, Goodness, and Truth)
Hans Urs von Balthasar
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Listed In: Miscellaneous
Birthdate: August 12, 1905
Sun Sign: Leo
Died: June 26, 1988

Catholic theologian Hans Urs von Balthasar was one of the chief figures behind the formation of the Community of St. John. He also co-launched the Catholic journal Communio and penned numerous books on themes such as classical literature. Declared a cardinal, he died shortly before his investiture.

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Prince Heinrich Ruzzo Reuss of Plauen
(Landscape architect)
Prince Heinrich Ruzzo Reuss of Plauen
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Listed In: Architects
Birthdate: May 24, 1950
Sun Sign: Gemini
Died: October 29, 1999
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Loredana Zefi
(Rapper)
Loredana Zefi
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Listed In: Singers
Birthdate: September 1, 1995
Sun Sign: Virgo
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Anna Murphy
(Musician and audio engineer)
Anna Murphy
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Listed In: Musicians
Birthdate: August 10, 1989
Sun Sign: Leo

While she gained recognition with the folk metal band Eluveitie, which she joined at age 16, Swiss musician Anna Murphy later also led the 3-member folk rock band Cellar Darling. Born to opera singer parents, she was never a stranger to music. Proficient in hurdy-gurdy, she also plays the flute at times.

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Siegfried Wagner
(Composer)
Siegfried Wagner
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Listed In: Musicians
Birthdate: June 6, 1869
Sun Sign: Gemini
Died: August 4, 1930
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Valentin Stocker
(Swiss Former Professional Footballer Who Played as a Left Midfielder)
Valentin Stocker
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: April 12, 1989
Sun Sign: Aries
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
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Darian Males
(Swiss Professional Footballer Who Plays as a Forward)
Darian Males
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: May 3, 2001
Sun Sign: Taurus
Height: 6'2" (188 cm)
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Patrick Nuo
(Actor)
Patrick Nuo
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Birthdate: August 31, 1982
Sun Sign: Virgo
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Hans Erni
(Swiss artist)
Hans Erni
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Birthdate: February 21, 1909
Sun Sign: Pisces
Died: March 21, 2015

Swiss artist Hans Erni is best remembered for his commissioned artworks. He designed posters, Olympic medals, and postage stamps and drew several murals for renowned organizations such as the UN and the Red Cross. It is rumored, several bank notes designed by him were not printed due to his Communist propaganda.

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Edith Mathis
(Soprano singer)
Edith Mathis
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Listed In: Singers
Birthdate: February 11, 1938
Sun Sign: Aquarius
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Peter Bichsel
(Swiss Journalist and Writer)
Peter Bichsel
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Listed In: Writers
Birthdate: March 24, 1935
Sun Sign: Aries
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Martin Boyd
(Australian Novelist Who Is Known for His Novel ‘The Montforts')
Martin Boyd
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Listed In: Writers
Birthdate: June 10, 1893
Sun Sign: Gemini
Died: June 3, 1972

Martin Boyd was part of the famous Beckett–Boyd family of Australia, which defined much of the country’s culture, including literature. He initially served in the army and then began writing using the pseudonym Martin Mills. He is best remembered for his Australian saga The Montforts.

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Ludwig Pfyffer
(Political Figure)
Ludwig Pfyffer
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Listed In: Leaders
Birthdate: 1524 AD
Died: March 17, 1594