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Famous People in History whose Surname begins with 'C' - 4
This category is for famous people in history whose surname begins with the letter 'C'. The names shown on this page are - Nicolaus Copernicus - Aaron Copland - Jacques Yves Cousteau - Joan Crawford - Davy Crockett - Sir William Crookes - Bing Crosby.
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Nicolaus Copernicus
(1473-1543) Nicolaus Copernicus was a Polish astronomer. His great work 'De Revolutionibus' published in 1543 set out his theory that the earth and planets revolve around the sun.
Aaron Copland
(1900-1990) Aaron Copland was an American composer, pianist and conductor. He was influential in American music in incorporating elements from traditional American folk songs in his compositions. His two ballet scores for "Rodeo" and "Appalachian Spring" were very successful.
Jacques Yves Cousteau
(1910-1997) Jacques Yves Cousteau was a French oceanographer. He co-invented the aqualung in 1943 and developed techniques forunderwater cinematography that were important in raising awareness of the world's oceans.
Joan Crawford
(1908-77) Joan Crawford (real name Lucille Fay LeSueur) was an American movie actress. She appeared in many successful movies including; "Possessed", "Grand Hotel", "Dancing Lady", "Sadie McKee", "Chained" and "Forsaking All Others".
Davy Crockett
(1786-1836) Davy Crockett was a famous American scout, soldier, pioneer, politician, and folk hero. He was killed at the Alamo.
Sir William Crookes
(1832-1919) Sir William Crookes was an English chemist and physicist. He experimented with radiation and the behaviour of objects in a vacuum. Invented the radiometer and devised an improved vacuum tube which he called the Crooke's tube.
Bing Crosby
(1904-1977) Bing Crosby (real name Harry Lillis Crosby) was an American singer and actor. His best selling song was 'White Christmas' which came from the movie 'Holiday Inn'.
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