Famous People Born In Princeton

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Paul Robeson
(Singer, Actor, and Black Activist.)
Paul Robeson
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Listed In: Singers
Birthdate: April 9, 1898
Sun Sign: Aries
Died: January 23, 1976

Singer and actor, Paul Robeson, was as much known for his music and films as he was for his political activism. As a black man who had to endure great difficulties to establish himself, he was actively involved in the Civil Rights Movement and other social justice campaigns. As a performer, he was a major figure in the Harlem Renaissance.

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Daniel Pearl
(American Journalist Who Was Kidnapped and Later Decapitated by Terrorists in Pakistan)
Daniel Pearl
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Birthdate: October 10, 1963
Sun Sign: Libra
Died: February 1, 2002

Daniel Pearl was an American journalist who was kidnapped and murdered by terrorists in Pakistan. He was kidnapped when he visited Pakistan to investigate the alleged links between Al-Qaeda and British citizen Richard Reid. Since his death, several institutions and schools have been named after him. His parents formed the Daniel Pearl Foundation in 2002 to continue his mission.

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Jon Tenney
(Actor,)
Jon Tenney
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Birthdate: December 16, 1961
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Height: 6'1" (185 cm)
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Jessica Hecht
(Actress)
Jessica Hecht
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Birthdate: June 28, 1965
Sun Sign: Cancer
Height: 5'8" (173 cm)
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Mary Chapin Carpenter
(Singer)
Mary Chapin Carpenter
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Listed In: Musicians
Birthdate: February 21, 1958
Sun Sign: Pisces
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Michael Bradley
(American Professional Soccer Player Who Plays as a Midfielder)
Michael Bradley
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: July 31, 1987
Sun Sign: Leo
Height: 6'1" (185 cm)
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David Childs
(architect)
David Childs
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Listed In: Architects
Birthdate: April 1, 1941
Sun Sign: Aries

Architect and chairman of Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, David Childs is best known as the designer of the One World Trade Center in New York. While he initially studied zoology, he later deviated to architecture. His projects also include the Changi Airport in Singapore and the National Geographic headquarters.

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Iris Chang
(Journalist)
Iris Chang
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Listed In: Writers
Birthdate: March 28, 1968
Sun Sign: Aries
Died: November 9, 2004
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Rachel Lambert Mellon
(Art collector)
Rachel Lambert Mellon
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Listed In: Architects
Birthdate: August 9, 1910
Sun Sign: Leo
Died: March 17, 2014

Horticulturalist Rachel Lambert Mellon, or Bunny Mellon, is best remembered for designing the White House Rose Garden. She was the wife of banking heir and philanthropist Paul Mellon. Apart from several apartments, she also owned a huge collection of paintings and artifacts, which fetched $158.7 million at a Sotheby's auction.

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Robert F. Stockton
(Senator)
Robert F. Stockton
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Listed In: Miscellaneous
Birthdate: August 20, 1795
Sun Sign: Leo
Died: October 7, 1866
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John McPhee
(Writer)
John McPhee
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Listed In: Writers
Birthdate: March 8, 1931
Sun Sign: Pisces
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William Bainbridge
(Naval Commander)
William Bainbridge
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Listed In: Leaders
Birthdate: May 7, 1774
Sun Sign: Taurus
Died: July 27, 1833
 13 
Richard Stockton
(Judge, Lawyer)
Richard Stockton
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Listed In: Lawyers & Judges
Birthdate: October 1, 1730
Sun Sign: Libra
Died: February 28, 1781
 14 
Joseph Hewes
(Politician)
Joseph Hewes
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Listed In: Leaders
Birthdate: January 23, 1730
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Died: November 10, 1779
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Richard Stockton
(Politician)
Richard Stockton
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Listed In: Leaders
Birthdate: April 17, 1764
Sun Sign: Aries
Died: March 7, 1828
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Whitney Darrow Jr.
(Cartoonist)
Whitney Darrow Jr.
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Birthdate: August 22, 1909
Sun Sign: Leo
Died: August 10, 1999