(1592 – 1644) English writer
(1888 – 1955) American writer, lecturer & developer of self-improvement skills
(1706 – 1790) American statesman, author, scientist & inventor
(1928 – 2019) American business magnate a&d financier
(1741 – 1794) French writer
Samuel Clemens (1835 – 1910) author & humorist
(1872 – 1970) British philosopher, mathematician, historian & social critic
(1852 – 1933) author, educator & clergyman
(1842 – 1914) author & satirist
(1709 – 1784) English author, essayist, critic, editor & lexicographer
(1956 – ) American comedian
(1948 – ) English novelist
(1958 – ) stand-up comedian & television personality