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 1 
Robert E. Lee
(Confederate General in the American Civil War)
Robert E. Lee
85
Birthdate: January 19, 1807
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Died: October 12, 1870

A commander of the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War, Robert E. Lee commanded the Army of Northern Virginia. He was a skilled tactician who served in the US Army for 32 years. Brilliant from a young age, he was a top graduate of the US Military Academy. In his later years, he became president of Washington College.

 2 
Chesty Puller
( United States Marine Corps Officer Who Served with Distinction in World War II and the Korean War)
Chesty Puller
13
Birthdate: June 26, 1898
Sun Sign: Cancer
Died: October 11, 1971
Chesty Puller was a U.S. Marine Corps officer who was part of the Banana Wars in Haiti and Nicaragua, and later served in World War II and the Korean War. He became the most decorated U.S. Marine, winning five Navy Crosses and an Army Distinguished Service Cross.
 3 
George Washington
(1st President of the United States (1789 - 1797))
George Washington
85
Birthdate: February 22, 1732
Sun Sign: Pisces
Died: December 14, 1799

America’s first president, George Washington led the country with integrity, firmness and prudence that made him one of the greatest presidents in American history. He became a national hero before assuming presidency, when he led the Continental Army to victory against the British during the American Revolution.

 4 
Thomas Jefferson
(3rd President of the United States)
Thomas Jefferson
85
Birthdate: April 13, 1743
Sun Sign: Aries
Died: July 4, 1826

The 2nd Vice President and the 3rd President of America, Thomas Jefferson was one of the Founding Fathers of USA and the principal draftsman of the Declaration of Independence. Jefferson was a staunch advocate of democracy and a strong believer of individual rights and religious freedom, despite the fact that he himself owned nearly 600 slaves.

 5 
Woodrow Wilson
(28th President of the United States (1913 - 1921))
Woodrow Wilson
68
Birthdate: December 28, 1856
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Died: February 3, 1924

From presidential cabin of Princeton University to presidential office of the White House, Woodrow Wilson ushered a series of progressive reforms that changed the American politics forever. The 28th President of USA, Woodrow Wilson introduced several ground-breaking policies including the Federal Reserve Act. He played a key role in founding the first intergovernmental organisation—the League of Nations—for which he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.

 6 
James Madison
(4th President of The United States)
James Madison
24
Birthdate: March 16, 1751
Sun Sign: Pisces
Died: June 28, 1836

James Madison played an important role in drafting the US Constitution and the US Bill of Rights and is hailed as the Father of the Constitution. He also co-wrote The Federalist Papers, considered to be a seminal work of political science. As president, he led the country into the 1812 war and historians place him as an above-average president.

 7 
William Henry Harrison
(The First U.S President to Die in the Office and Had the Shortest Presidency in the U.S. History)
William Henry Harrison
25
Birthdate: February 9, 1773
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Died: April 4, 1841

The ninth president of the US, William Henry Harrison died 31 days into his presidential term, becoming the shortest-serving US president ever. His demise caused a brief constitutional crisis pertaining to the succession to the presidency. Subsequently, Vice President John Tyler became the new president, setting an important precedent in terms of transfer of the presidency in such situations.

 8 
Zachary Taylor
(12th President of the United States (1849-50))
Zachary Taylor
23
Birthdate: November 24, 1784
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Died: July 9, 1850
Zachary Taylor was the 12th U.S. president, from March 1849 till his death in July 1850, thus spending just 16 months in office. His heroism in the Mexican–American War had earned him the title of major general. A novice in political affairs, he was the last president who owned slaves.
 9 
John Tyler
(10th President of the United States (1841-1845))
John Tyler
16
Birthdate: March 29, 1790
Sun Sign: Aries
Died: January 18, 1862

The tenth president of the United States, John Tyler was dubbed His Accidency as he became the president after the sudden death of President William Henry Harrison when the former was serving as the vice president. Tyler's acceptance of full presidential powers set a prominent precedent and served as a model for succession to the future presidents.

 10 
Booker T. Washington
(American Educator Who was the Dominant Leader of the African-American Community Between 1890 and 1915)
Booker T. Washington
5
Birthdate: April 5, 1856
Sun Sign: Aries
Died: November 14, 1915
Booker T. Washington was born into slavery but rose to be an advisor to many U.S. presidents and also became the director of the Tuskegee Institute. His Atlanta Compromise, initially accepted and later rejected by black leaders, urged the blacks to work for their freedom through education and not revolt.
 11 
James Monroe
(One of the Founding Fathers Who Served as the 5th President of the United States)
James Monroe
10
Birthdate: April 28, 1758
Sun Sign: Taurus
Died: July 4, 1831

James Monroe, a Founding Father of the U.S., served as the American president from 1817 to 1825. He opposed European colonialism and issued the Monroe Doctrine. He had also been a U.S. secretary of state, the Virginia governor, a U.S. Senate member, and the American ambassador to Britain and France.

 12 
Sam Houston
(7th Governor of Texas (1859 - 1861))
Sam Houston
6
Birthdate: March 2, 1793
Sun Sign: Pisces
Died: July 26, 1863
Sam Houston was the governor of Texas from 1859 to 1861. He was also the senator from Texas, the President of the Republic of Texas, and the governor of Tennessee. As part of the Texan Army, he won the Battle of San Jacinto. The city Houston is named after him.
 13 
Henry Clay
(Political Leader)
Henry Clay
6
Birthdate: April 12, 1777
Sun Sign: Aries
Died: June 29, 1852

Henry Clay was an American statesman who represented Kentucky in the US House of Representatives as well as US Senate. Considered one of the most important political figures of his era, Clay helped found the Whig Party and the National Republican Party. He is also considered one of the greatest speakers in the history of the US House of Representatives.

 14 
Patrick Henry
(1st and 6th Governor of Virginia)
Patrick Henry
8
Birthdate: May 29, 1736
Sun Sign: Gemini
Died: June 6, 1799

A significant figure of the American Revolution, Patrick Henry was the first governor of post-colonial Virginia. A skilled orator, he is remembered for his iconic words “Give me liberty or give me death!” He excelled as a lawyer and gained fame with his win in the Parson's Cause.

 15 
Richard E. Byrd
(American Naval Officer and Explorer Known for His Expedition of the Antarctic Plateau)
Richard E. Byrd
4
Birthdate: October 25, 1888
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Died: March 11, 1957

American naval officer Richard E. Byrd is remembered for his pioneering expeditions to Antarctica, using airplanes. Though he was awarded a US Congressional Medal of Honor for completing the first flight over the North Pole, it was later revealed that he had returned when he was 150 miles away from the destination.

 16 
Meriwether Lewis
(Explorer, Politician)
Meriwether Lewis
4
Birthdate: August 18, 1774
Sun Sign: Leo
Died: October 11, 1809

Best known for his exploration of the Pacific Northwest and Oregon, Meriwether Lewis led the legendary Lewis and Clark Expedition. He had also been the governor of Louisiana. His mysterious death at age 35, due to gunshot wounds, sparked a huge debate on whether it was a murder or a suicide.

 17 
Winfield Scott
(Military Officer)
Winfield Scott
4
Birthdate: June 13, 1786
Sun Sign: Gemini
Died: May 29, 1866
 18 
Angus King
(Politician)
Angus King
4
Birthdate: March 31, 1944
Sun Sign: Aries
 19 
J. E. B. Stuart
(Confederate States Army General)
J. E. B. Stuart
4
Birthdate: February 6, 1833
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Died: May 12, 1864
 20 
George Mason
(Patriot, U.S. Statesman)
George Mason
4
Birthdate: December 11, 1725
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Died: October 7, 1792
 21 
Nancy Astor
(Member of Parliament for Plymouth Sutton (1919-45))
Nancy Astor
4
Birthdate: May 19, 1879
Sun Sign: Taurus
Died: May 2, 1964
 22 
George Pickett
(Military Officer)
George Pickett
4
Birthdate: January 16, 1825
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Died: July 30, 1875
 23 
Mick Mulvaney
(Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from South Carolina's 5th District)
Mick Mulvaney
4
Birthdate: July 21, 1967
Sun Sign: Cancer

Politician, Mick Mulvaney, served as the United States Special Envoy for Northern Ireland from March 2020 until January 2021. He was previously the acting White House Chief of Staff and the acting Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). He is a Republican and was in the South Carolina General Assembly for many years. 

 24 
Rick Santorum
(Former Chair of the Senate Republican Conference (2001 - 2007))
Rick Santorum
17
Birthdate: May 10, 1958
Sun Sign: Taurus

Rick Santorum is an American politician who adopted a cultural warrior image for opposing same-sex marriage and abortion while serving as a US Senator from Pennsylvania. A Roman Catholic, Santorum wrote a failed proposed amendment called Santorum Amendment. He currently serves as a senior political commentator for CNN.

 25 
John R. Allen
(Military officer)
John R. Allen
3
Birthdate: December 15, 1953
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
 26 
Ralph Northam
(73rd Governor of Virginia (2018 - 2022))
Ralph Northam
7
Birthdate: September 13, 1959
Sun Sign: Virgo

Initially an army doctor and a pediatric neurologist, Ralph Northam, he joined politics after an 8-year stint with the US Army and after being named a major. The Democratic Party member has also been a senator and then a governor of Virginia. An avid runner, he likes competing in various races.

 27 
Richard Burr
(Politician)
Richard Burr
4
Birthdate: November 30, 1955
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
 28 
Stephen F. Austin
(4th Secretary of State of Texas (October 1836 - December 1836))
Stephen F. Austin
10
Birthdate: November 3, 1793
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Died: December 27, 1836

Stephen Austin, also known as the Father of Texas, was born to a lead-mining businessman in Missouri who later bought a piece of land from the Mexican government. Austin developed the land and mediated between American and Mexican people for control over it, eventually leading to the Texas Revolution.

 29 
Richard Henry Lee
(Politician)
Richard Henry Lee
3
Birthdate: January 20, 1732
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Died: June 19, 1794
 30 
Eric Cantor
(Former Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia's 7th District (2001 - 2014))
Eric Cantor
3
Birthdate: June 6, 1963
Sun Sign: Gemini

Initially a lawyer and a real-estate developer, Eric Cantor has been a prominent Republican politician, too. He has been a member of the US House of Representatives from Virginia's 7th congressional district and has also served as a House Minority Whip and a House Majority Leader.

 31 
Powhatan
(Native American Leader)
Powhatan
3
Birthdate: June 17, 1545
Sun Sign: Gemini
Died: March 31, 1618
 32 
Mary Landrieu
(Politician)
Mary Landrieu
3
Birthdate: November 23, 1955
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
 33 
Jubal Early
(Lawyer)
Jubal Early
4
Birthdate: November 3, 1816
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Died: March 2, 1894
 34 
Joseph E. Johnston
3
Birthdate: February 3, 1807
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Died: March 21, 1891
 35 
George H. Thomas
(Army Officer)
George H. Thomas
3
Birthdate: July 31, 1816
Sun Sign: Leo
Died: March 28, 1870
 36 
Joseph Jenkins Roberts
(President)
Joseph Jenkins Roberts
3
Birthdate: March 15, 1809
Sun Sign: Pisces
Died: February 24, 1876
 37 
Matthew Fontaine Maury
(American Astronomer, Oceanographer, Meteorologist, Geologist and Naval Officer)
Matthew Fontaine Maury
3
Birthdate: January 14, 1806
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Died: February 1, 1873

American astronomer, naval officer, oceanographer and author Matthew Fontaine Maury, who first served the United States Navy and then the Confederacy States Navy, made significant contributions in oceanography. His book Physical Geography of the Sea is counted among the first comprehensive books on oceanography. Navies and merchant marines across the world adopted his uniform system of recording oceanographic data.

 38 
Peyton Randolph
(Politician)
Peyton Randolph
3
Birthdate: September 10, 1721
Sun Sign: Virgo
Died: October 22, 1775
 39 
William Henry Fitzhugh Lee
(Politician)
William Henry Fitzhugh Lee
3
Birthdate: May 31, 1837
Sun Sign: Gemini
Died: October 15, 1891
 40 
John S. Mosby
(Confederate army cavalry battalion commander)
John S. Mosby
0
Birthdate: December 6, 1833
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Died: May 30, 1916
 41 
Alexander Vandegrift
(General)
Alexander Vandegrift
3
Birthdate: March 13, 1887
Sun Sign: Pisces
Died: May 8, 1973
 42 
Daniel Parke Custis
(Farmer)
Daniel Parke Custis
3
Birthdate: October 15, 1711
Sun Sign: Libra
Died: July 8, 1757
 43 
Gabriel Prosser
(Blacksmith)
Gabriel Prosser
3
Birthdate: 1776 AD
Died: October 10, 1800

One of the rare literate slaves of the colonial era, Gabriel Prosser was born into slavery at a tobacco plantation in Virginia. He led one of the first great slave revolutions of the U.S., aspiring to create an all-Black state, with himself as the king. He was eventually hanged.

 44 
Douglas Wilder
(Lawyer)
Douglas Wilder
4
Birthdate: January 17, 1931
Sun Sign: Capricorn
 45 
Francis P. Blair
(Journalist)
Francis P. Blair
3
Birthdate: April 12, 1791
Sun Sign: Aries
Died: October 18, 1876
 46 
John Sevier
(Soldier)
John Sevier
3
Birthdate: September 23, 1745
Sun Sign: Libra
Died: September 24, 1815
 47 
Edmund Jennings Randolph
(Attorney)
Edmund Jennings Randolph
3
Birthdate: August 10, 1753
Sun Sign: Leo
Died: September 12, 1813
 48 
Thomas Sumter
(General)
Thomas Sumter
3
Birthdate: August 14, 1734
Sun Sign: Leo
Died: June 1, 1832
 49 
Benjamin Harrison V
(Politician)
Benjamin Harrison V
3
Birthdate: April 5, 1726
Sun Sign: Aries
Died: April 24, 1791
 50 
Sterling Price
(Politician)
Sterling Price
3
Birthdate: September 14, 1809
Sun Sign: Virgo
Died: September 29, 1867