SettingsBlind people
Abd-Allah ibn Umm-Maktum
Abd-Allah ibn Umm-Maktum (عبد الله بن أم مكتوم) (died 636) was a companion of Islamic prophet Muhammad.
Abd-Allah ibn Umm-Maktum (عبد الله بن أم مكتوم) (died 636) was a companion of Islamic prophet Muhammad.
Abraham Moses Luncz
Abraham Moses Luncz (December 9, 1854–1918) (Hebrew: אברהם לונץ) was a Russian scholar and editor born at Kovno, Russia.
Abraham Moses Luncz (December 9, 1854–1918) (Hebrew: אברהם לונץ) was a Russian scholar and editor born at Kovno, Russia.
Abu-Ali Urbuti
Abu-Ali Urbuti is an Egyptian Muslim sheikh who is best known for his fiery anti-American rhetoric and his unabashed support of Khalid Islambouli, the man convicted of assassinating Egyptian pr...
Abu-Ali Urbuti is an Egyptian Muslim sheikh who is best known for his fiery anti-American rhetoric and his unabashed support of Khalid Islambouli, the man convicted of assassinating Egyptian pr...
Alejandro Sawa
Alejandro Sawa Martínez (March 15, 1862 - March 3, 1909) was a Spanish bohemian novelist, poet, and journalist.
Alejandro Sawa Martínez (March 15, 1862 - March 3, 1909) was a Spanish bohemian novelist, poet, and journalist.
Alexander Mitchell (engineer)
Alexander Mitchell, (13 April 1780 – 25 June 1868) was an Irish engineer who from 1802 was blind.
Alexander Mitchell, (13 April 1780 – 25 June 1868) was an Irish engineer who from 1802 was blind.
Alvin Lustig
Alvin Lustig was an American graphic designer and typeface designer.
Alvin Lustig was an American graphic designer and typeface designer.
Amar Latif
Amar Latif (born 4 December 1974) is a blind British entrepreneur, actor, director, motivational speaker and world traveller.
Amar Latif (born 4 December 1974) is a blind British entrepreneur, actor, director, motivational speaker and world traveller.
Ameneh Bahrami
Ameneh Bahrami is an Iranian woman blinded in an acid attack.
Ameneh Bahrami is an Iranian woman blinded in an acid attack.
Amir Ali Majid
Dr Amir Ali Majid is a legal scholar and author born in Gojra, Punjab, Pakistan.
Dr Amir Ali Majid is a legal scholar and author born in Gojra, Punjab, Pakistan.
Andrew Petrie
Andrew Petrie (1798 - 20 February 1872) was a builder, architect and Australian pioneer.
Andrew Petrie (1798 - 20 February 1872) was a builder, architect and Australian pioneer.
Angus Buchanan
Angus Buchanan VC MC (11 August 1894 – 1 March 1944) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can ...
Angus Buchanan VC MC (11 August 1894 – 1 March 1944) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can ...
Anne Sullivan Macy
Johanna "Anne" Mansfield Sullivan Macy, also known as Annie Sullivan, was an American teacher best known as the instructor and companion of Helen Keller.
Johanna "Anne" Mansfield Sullivan Macy, also known as Annie Sullivan, was an American teacher best known as the instructor and companion of Helen Keller.
Annie M. G. Schmidt
Anna Maria Geertruida "Annie" Schmidt was a prolific Dutch writer, especially cherished for her children's books—"the most versatile and most talented children's book author in the Netherl...
Anna Maria Geertruida "Annie" Schmidt was a prolific Dutch writer, especially cherished for her children's books—"the most versatile and most talented children's book author in the Netherl...
Anthony Clarke (judoka)
Anthony Clarke OAM, ASM is a world class judoka who has been ranked in the top 10 worldwide, in the top 3 in Australia and as the top player in South Australia.
Anthony Clarke OAM, ASM is a world class judoka who has been ranked in the top 10 worldwide, in the top 3 in Australia and as the top player in South Australia.
Antoine Ó Raifteiri
Antoine Ó Raifteiri (also Antoine Ó Reachtabhra, Anthony Raftery) (1779–1835) was an Irish language poet who is often called the last of the wandering bards.
Antoine Ó Raifteiri (also Antoine Ó Reachtabhra, Anthony Raftery) (1779–1835) was an Irish language poet who is often called the last of the wandering bards.
Anton Kaufman
Anton Kaufman was a reporter for the Berliner Morgen-Zeitung and later the publisher of the Detroit Daily Chronicle and the Newark Jewish Chronicle.
Anton Kaufman was a reporter for the Berliner Morgen-Zeitung and later the publisher of the Detroit Daily Chronicle and the Newark Jewish Chronicle.
Antonio Maria de la Guerra
Antonio Maria de la Guerra, (1825 - November 28, 1881), Mayor of Santa Barbara, California, several times a member of the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors, California State Senator and ...
Antonio Maria de la Guerra, (1825 - November 28, 1881), Mayor of Santa Barbara, California, several times a member of the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors, California State Senator and ...
Antonio Tenorio Silva
Antonio Tenorio da Silva (born 24 October 1970) is a Brazilian judoka.
Antonio Tenorio da Silva (born 24 October 1970) is a Brazilian judoka.
António Feliciano de Castilho
António Feliciano de Castilho, 1st Viscount of Castilho (January 28, 1800 – June 18, 1875), Portuguese man of letters, born at Lisbon.
António Feliciano de Castilho, 1st Viscount of Castilho (January 28, 1800 – June 18, 1875), Portuguese man of letters, born at Lisbon.
Arnold Cook
Dr Arnold Charles Cook was a blind academic and senior economics lecturer at the University of Western Australia.
Dr Arnold Charles Cook was a blind academic and senior economics lecturer at the University of Western Australia.
Ashish Goyal
Ashish Goyal, 30, is a recipient of India’s National Award for the Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities 2010.
Ashish Goyal, 30, is a recipient of India’s National Award for the Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities 2010.
Astrid Lindgren
Astrid Anna Emilia Lindgren, 14 November 1907 – 28 January 2002 was a Swedish author and screenwriter.
Astrid Anna Emilia Lindgren, 14 November 1907 – 28 January 2002 was a Swedish author and screenwriter.
Aubrey Herbert
Aubrey Nigel Henry Molyneux Herbert (1880 – 26 September 1923) was a British diplomat, traveller and intelligence officer associated with Albanian independence.
Aubrey Nigel Henry Molyneux Herbert (1880 – 26 September 1923) was a British diplomat, traveller and intelligence officer associated with Albanian independence.
Beachcroft Towse
Sir Ernest Beachcroft Beckwith Towse VC, KCVO, CBE (23 April 1864 – 21 June 1948) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in t...
Sir Ernest Beachcroft Beckwith Towse VC, KCVO, CBE (23 April 1864 – 21 June 1948) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in t...
Benito Pérez Galdós
Benito Pérez Galdós (May 10, 1843 – January 4, 1920) was a Spanish realist novelist.
Benito Pérez Galdós (May 10, 1843 – January 4, 1920) was a Spanish realist novelist.
Benode Behari Mukherjee
Binod Behari Mukherjee (বিনোদ বিহারী মুখার্জি) (7 February 1904 - 11 November 1980) was an Indian artist from West Bengal state.
Binod Behari Mukherjee (বিনোদ বিহারী মুখার্জি) (7 February 1904 - 11 November 1980) was an Indian artist from West Bengal state.
Bernard A. Newcomb
Bernard A. (Bernie) Newcomb is an American businessperson and philanthropist who, along with William A. Porter, founded the online discount stock brokerage firm, E*TRADE.
Bernard A. (Bernie) Newcomb is an American businessperson and philanthropist who, along with William A. Porter, founded the online discount stock brokerage firm, E*TRADE.
Bernard Morin
Bernard Morin is a French mathematician, specifically a topologist, born in 1931, who is now retired.
Bernard Morin is a French mathematician, specifically a topologist, born in 1931, who is now retired.
Bill G. Chapman
Billy Gene "Bill" Chapman (October 11, 1928 - August 26, 2007), known as Bill G. Chapman, was an advocate for visually impaired persons, principally in Texas, Oklahoma, and New Mexico.
Billy Gene "Bill" Chapman (October 11, 1928 - August 26, 2007), known as Bill G. Chapman, was an advocate for visually impaired persons, principally in Texas, Oklahoma, and New Mexico.
Billy Baxter (motorcyclist)
Billy Baxter served with the 1st Regiment Royal Horse Artillery in Bosnia.
Billy Baxter served with the 1st Regiment Royal Horse Artillery in Bosnia.
Blind artists
Blind artists are people who are physically unable to see normally, yet work in the visual arts.
Blind artists are people who are physically unable to see normally, yet work in the visual arts.
Blind Harry
Blind Harry (c. 1440–1492), also known as Harry, Hary or Henry the Minstrel, is renowned as the author of The Actes and Deidis of the Illustre and Vallyeant Campioun Schir Wi...
Blind Harry (c. 1440–1492), also known as Harry, Hary or Henry the Minstrel, is renowned as the author of The Actes and Deidis of the Illustre and Vallyeant Campioun Schir Wi...
Bruno Thériault
Bruno Thériault (November 25, 1917 in Grande-Anse, New Brunswick - May 14, 2005 in Moncton, New Brunswick) was a blind piano tuner and former regional administrator for the Canadian National Ins...
Bruno Thériault (November 25, 1917 in Grande-Anse, New Brunswick - May 14, 2005 in Moncton, New Brunswick) was a blind piano tuner and former regional administrator for the Canadian National Ins...
Bryan Garaventa
Bryan Garaventa is a web developer and entrepreneur who is fully blind.
Bryan Garaventa is a web developer and entrepreneur who is fully blind.
Burkhard Heim
Burkhard Heim (February 9, 1925 - January 14, 2001) was a German theoretical physicist.
Burkhard Heim (February 9, 1925 - January 14, 2001) was a German theoretical physicist.
Béla II of Hungary
Béla II the Blind (Hungarian: II. (Vak) Béla, Slovak: Belo II, Croatian: Bela II.) (c.
Béla II the Blind (Hungarian: II. (Vak) Béla, Slovak: Belo II, Croatian: Bela II.) (c.
Cara Dunne-Yates
Cara Dunne-Yates (March 17, 1970 - Oct 20, 2004) - a scholar-athlete, bioethicists, linguist, lawyer, advocate, writer, poet, and mother of two.
Cara Dunne-Yates (March 17, 1970 - Oct 20, 2004) - a scholar-athlete, bioethicists, linguist, lawyer, advocate, writer, poet, and mother of two.
Carey McWilliams (marksman)
Carey McWilliams (born July 5, 1973 in Fargo, North Dakota) is an American author, marksman and skydiver.
Carey McWilliams (born July 5, 1973 in Fargo, North Dakota) is an American author, marksman and skydiver.
Carl Ouellet
Carl Joseph Yvon Ouellet (born December 30, 1967) is a retired Canadian professional wrestler.
Carl Joseph Yvon Ouellet (born December 30, 1967) is a retired Canadian professional wrestler.
Carl Strehl
Carl Strehl (July 12, 1886 – August 18, 1971) was a German educator born in Berlin.
Carl Strehl (July 12, 1886 – August 18, 1971) was a German educator born in Berlin.
Charles Auguste de Bériot
Charles Auguste de Bériot (20 February 18028 April 1870) was a Belgian violinist and composer.
Charles Auguste de Bériot (20 February 18028 April 1870) was a Belgian violinist and composer.
Chen Guangcheng
Chen Guangcheng (born November 12, 1971) is a blind civil rights activist in the People's Republic of China who drew international attention to human rights issues in rural areas.
Chen Guangcheng (born November 12, 1971) is a blind civil rights activist in the People's Republic of China who drew international attention to human rights issues in rural areas.
Chen Yinke
Chen Yinke (Yinque) (; 3 July 1890 - 7 October 1969) was a sinologist and a fellow of Academia Sinica.
Chen Yinke (Yinque) (; 3 July 1890 - 7 October 1969) was a sinologist and a fellow of Academia Sinica.
Chilakamarthi Lakshmi Narasimham
Chilakamarthi Lakshmi Narasimham was an Indian playwright, novelist and author of short stories, who wrote in the Telugu language.
Chilakamarthi Lakshmi Narasimham was an Indian playwright, novelist and author of short stories, who wrote in the Telugu language.
Chris Holmes (swimmer)
Chris Holmes MBE is a former British swimmer.
Chris Holmes MBE is a former British swimmer.
Christian Mortensen
Thomas Peter Thorvald Kristian Ferdinand Mortensen (16 August 1882 - 25 April 1998), known as an adult as Christian Mortensen, was a Danish-American supercentenarian.
Thomas Peter Thorvald Kristian Ferdinand Mortensen (16 August 1882 - 25 April 1998), known as an adult as Christian Mortensen, was a Danish-American supercentenarian.
Christmas Samuel
Christmas Samuel (1674 – June 18, 1764) was a Welsh Independent minister and writer.
Christmas Samuel (1674 – June 18, 1764) was a Welsh Independent minister and writer.
Christoph Graupner
Johann Christoph Graupner (January 13, 1683 in Kirchberg – May 10, 1760 in Darmstadt) was a German harpsichordist and composer of high Baroque music who lived and worked at the same time a...
Johann Christoph Graupner (January 13, 1683 in Kirchberg – May 10, 1760 in Darmstadt) was a German harpsichordist and composer of high Baroque music who lived and worked at the same time a...
Christos Tampaxis
Christos Tampaxis is a Greek swimmer.
Christos Tampaxis is a Greek swimmer.
Clarence Hawkes
Clarence Hawkes (December 16, 1869 – January 19, 1954) was an American author and lecturer, known for his nature stories and poetry.
Clarence Hawkes (December 16, 1869 – January 19, 1954) was an American author and lecturer, known for his nature stories and poetry.
Claude Choules
Claude Stanley Choules (; 3 March 1901 5 May 2011) was the last World War I combat veteran, and was the last military witness to the scuttling of the German fleet in Scapa Flow.
Claude Stanley Choules (; 3 March 1901 5 May 2011) was the last World War I combat veteran, and was the last military witness to the scuttling of the German fleet in Scapa Flow.
Clemente Domínguez y Gómez
Clemente Domínguez y Gómez was a self-proclaimed successor of Pope Paul VI, and was recognised as Pope Gregory XVII by supporters of the Palmarian Catholic Church Catholic breakway mov...
Clemente Domínguez y Gómez was a self-proclaimed successor of Pope Paul VI, and was recognised as Pope Gregory XVII by supporters of the Palmarian Catholic Church Catholic breakway mov...
Clutha Mackenzie
Sir Clutha Nantes Mackenzie (1895–1966) was (briefly) a Reform Party Member of Parliament.
Sir Clutha Nantes Mackenzie (1895–1966) was (briefly) a Reform Party Member of Parliament.
Conrad Paumann
Conrad Paumann (c. 1410 – January 24, 1473) was a German organist, lutenist and composer of the early Renaissance.
Conrad Paumann (c. 1410 – January 24, 1473) was a German organist, lutenist and composer of the early Renaissance.
Cormac Ó Comáin
Cormac Ó Comáin (aka Cormac Dall, Blind Cormac, Cormac Common), Irish seanchai, May 1703-1813.
Cormac Ó Comáin (aka Cormac Dall, Blind Cormac, Cormac Common), Irish seanchai, May 1703-1813.
Craig Oliver
Craig Oliver (born 8 November 1938) is a reporter for Canada's CTV television network.
Craig Oliver (born 8 November 1938) is a reporter for Canada's CTV television network.
Cyril Panther
Cyril Panther (born 6 June 1938 in Nigeria) was a Nigerian boxer.
Cyril Panther (born 6 June 1938 in Nigeria) was a Nigerian boxer.
Dana Elcar
Dana Elcar (October 10, 1927 – June 6, 2005) was an American television and movie character actor.
Dana Elcar (October 10, 1927 – June 6, 2005) was an American television and movie character actor.
Daniel Kish
Daniel Kish is an American expert in human echolocation and President of World Access for the Blind, a non-profit founded in 2000 to facilitate "the self-directed achievement of people with all ...
Daniel Kish is an American expert in human echolocation and President of World Access for the Blind, a non-profit founded in 2000 to facilitate "the self-directed achievement of people with all ...
Daniel of Winchester
Daniel (Danihel) of Winchester (died 745 AD) was Bishop of the West Saxons, and Bishop of Winchester from ca.
Daniel (Danihel) of Winchester (died 745 AD) was Bishop of the West Saxons, and Bishop of Winchester from ca.
David Lloyd (botanist)
David Lloyd (20 Jun 1937 - 30 May 2006) was an evolutionary biologist and the seventh New Zealander to be elected as a fellow of the Royal Society in London.
David Lloyd (20 Jun 1937 - 30 May 2006) was an evolutionary biologist and the seventh New Zealander to be elected as a fellow of the Royal Society in London.
David S. Tatel
David S. Tatel is an American jurist who has been a judge on the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit since 1994.
David S. Tatel is an American jurist who has been a judge on the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit since 1994.
David Scott Blackhall
David Scott Blackhall was a radio personality, author and poet.
David Scott Blackhall was a radio personality, author and poet.
Dennis Shulman
Dennis G. Shulman (born May 19, 1950) is an American clinical psychologist, psychoanalyst, author, teacher, and ordained rabbi who was the Democratic nominee for the United States Congress in Ne...
Dennis G. Shulman (born May 19, 1950) is an American clinical psychologist, psychoanalyst, author, teacher, and ordained rabbi who was the Democratic nominee for the United States Congress in Ne...
Denny Teresi
Denny Teresi is a blind former phone phreak and radio disk jockey, most famous for being the person who introduced John Draper to the field.
Denny Teresi is a blind former phone phreak and radio disk jockey, most famous for being the person who introduced John Draper to the field.
Dhritarashtra
In the Mahābhārata, Dhritarashtra was King of Hastinapur at the time of the Kurukshetra War, the epic's climactic event.
In the Mahābhārata, Dhritarashtra was King of Hastinapur at the time of the Kurukshetra War, the epic's climactic event.
Didymus the Blind
Didymus the Blind was a Coptic Church theologian of Alexandria, whose famous Catechetical School he led for about half a century.
Didymus the Blind was a Coptic Church theologian of Alexandria, whose famous Catechetical School he led for about half a century.
Dionne Quan
Dionne Quan is an American voice actress.
Dionne Quan is an American voice actress.
Ed Lucas
Edward Lucas is a blind sports writer, broadcaster and motivational speaker.
Edward Lucas is a blind sports writer, broadcaster and motivational speaker.
Ed Walker
Ed Walker (born April 23, 1932, in Forrest, Illinois, United States) is a Washington, D.C., radio personality.
Ed Walker (born April 23, 1932, in Forrest, Illinois, United States) is a Washington, D.C., radio personality.
Eddie Timanus
Eddie Timanus (born 1968 in St. Joseph, Missouri) is a Jeopardy! champion and USA Today sportswriter who grew up in Reston, Virginia, then graduated from Wake Forest University.
Eddie Timanus (born 1968 in St. Joseph, Missouri) is a Jeopardy! champion and USA Today sportswriter who grew up in Reston, Virginia, then graduated from Wake Forest University.
Eduard Asadov
Eduard Arkadyevich Asadov (Эдуард Аркадьевич Асадов (September 7, 1923 - April 21, 2004) was a Russian poet and prosaic of Armenian origin.
Eduard Arkadyevich Asadov (Эдуард Аркадьевич Асадов (September 7, 1923 - April 21, 2004) was a Russian poet and prosaic of Armenian origin.
Eino Friberg
Eino Friberg (10 May 1901, Merikarvia - 27 May 1995, Cambridge, Massachusetts) was a Finnish-born, American author most widely noted for his 1989 translation of the Finnish national epic, The...
Eino Friberg (10 May 1901, Merikarvia - 27 May 1995, Cambridge, Massachusetts) was a Finnish-born, American author most widely noted for his 1989 translation of the Finnish national epic, The...
Elihu Palmer
Elihu Palmer (1764 – April 7, 1806) was an author and advocate of Deism in the early days of the United States.
Elihu Palmer (1764 – April 7, 1806) was an author and advocate of Deism in the early days of the United States.
Elizabeth Fetzer Bates
Elizabeth Fetzer Bates (1909–1999) was a Latter-day Saint musician, most noted for being the author of the children's song "Book of Mormon Stories".
Elizabeth Fetzer Bates (1909–1999) was a Latter-day Saint musician, most noted for being the author of the children's song "Book of Mormon Stories".
Ella Fitzgerald
Ella Jane Fitzgerald , also known as the "First Lady of Song," "Queen of Jazz," and "Lady Ella," was an American jazz and song vocalist.
Ella Jane Fitzgerald , also known as the "First Lady of Song," "Queen of Jazz," and "Lady Ella," was an American jazz and song vocalist.
Empress Wang (Xin Dynasty)
Empress Wang (王皇后, personal name unknown) (died 21), formally Empress Xiaomu (孝睦皇后, literally, the Filial and Congenial Empress) was an empress during Xin Dynasty.
Empress Wang (王皇后, personal name unknown) (died 21), formally Empress Xiaomu (孝睦皇后, literally, the Filial and Congenial Empress) was an empress during Xin Dynasty.
Erez Biton
Erez Biton (b. 1942 in Oran, Algeria) is an Hebrew poet.
Erez Biton (b. 1942 in Oran, Algeria) is an Hebrew poet.
Eric Davidson (survivor)
John "Eric" Davidson was one of the last survivors of the Halifax Explosion.
John "Eric" Davidson was one of the last survivors of the Halifax Explosion.
Erich Göstl
Dr. jur. Erich Göstl was a member of the Waffen SS who was awarded the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross which was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership.
Dr. jur. Erich Göstl was a member of the Waffen SS who was awarded the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross which was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership.
Erik Weihenmayer
Erik Weihenmayer (born September 23, 1968) is the first blind person to reach the summit of Mount Everest, on May 25, 2001.
Erik Weihenmayer (born September 23, 1968) is the first blind person to reach the summit of Mount Everest, on May 25, 2001.
Ernest Pickering
Ernest Dinwoodie Pickering (December 14, 1928 – October 16, 2000) was a fundamentalist pastor, author, college administrator, and mission board representative.
Ernest Dinwoodie Pickering (December 14, 1928 – October 16, 2000) was a fundamentalist pastor, author, college administrator, and mission board representative.
Ernest Whitfield, 1st Baron Kenswood
Ernest Albert Whitfield, 1st Baron Kenswood (15 September 1887-21 September 1963), was a British violinist and welfare worker for the blind.
Ernest Albert Whitfield, 1st Baron Kenswood (15 September 1887-21 September 1963), was a British violinist and welfare worker for the blind.
Eşref Armağan
Eşref Armağan (born 1953) is a blind painter of Turkish origin.
Eşref Armağan (born 1953) is a blind painter of Turkish origin.
Frances Browne
Frances Browne was an Irish poet and novelist, best remembered for her collection of short stories for children: Granny's Wonderful Chair.
Frances Browne was an Irish poet and novelist, best remembered for her collection of short stories for children: Granny's Wonderful Chair.
Francis Joseph Campbell
Sir Francis Joseph Campbell was an American anti-slavery campaigner, teacher and also the co-founder of the Royal National College for the Blind in the United Kingdom.
Sir Francis Joseph Campbell was an American anti-slavery campaigner, teacher and also the co-founder of the Royal National College for the Blind in the United Kingdom.
Francis William Newman
Francis William Newman (27 June 1805 – 7 October 1897), the younger brother of Cardinal Newman, was an English scholar and miscellaneous writer.
Francis William Newman (27 June 1805 – 7 October 1897), the younger brother of Cardinal Newman, was an English scholar and miscellaneous writer.
François Huber
François Huber (July 2, 1750 – December 22, 1831) was a Swiss naturalist.
François Huber (July 2, 1750 – December 22, 1831) was a Swiss naturalist.
Fred Hedrick
Robert Alfred "Fred" Hedrick (died 2009) was a North Carolina jurist who served for 24 years on the North Carolina Court of Appeals.
Robert Alfred "Fred" Hedrick (died 2009) was a North Carolina jurist who served for 24 years on the North Carolina Court of Appeals.
Galileo Galilei
Galileo Galilei, was an Italian physicist, mathematician, astronomer, and philosopher who played a major role in the Scientific Revolution.
Galileo Galilei, was an Italian physicist, mathematician, astronomer, and philosopher who played a major role in the Scientific Revolution.
Gary O'Donoghue
Gary O'Donoghue is an English journalist, currently working for the BBC.
Gary O'Donoghue is an English journalist, currently working for the BBC.
Geerat J. Vermeij
Dr. Geerat J. Vermeij, born in the Netherlands, is a professor of geology at the University of California at Davis.
Dr. Geerat J. Vermeij, born in the Netherlands, is a professor of geology at the University of California at Davis.
Genevieve Caulfield
Genevieve Caulfield (May 8, 1888 - December 12, 1972) was a blind American teacher, who started a school for blind people in Thailand.
Genevieve Caulfield (May 8, 1888 - December 12, 1972) was a blind American teacher, who started a school for blind people in Thailand.
Georg Ratzinger
Georg Ratzinger, PA (born 15 January 1924 in Pleiskirchen) is a German Catholic priest and musician, known for his work as the conductor of the Regensburger Domspatzen, the cathedral choir of Re...
Georg Ratzinger, PA (born 15 January 1924 in Pleiskirchen) is a German Catholic priest and musician, known for his work as the conductor of the Regensburger Domspatzen, the cathedral choir of Re...
George Abraham (India)
George Abraham is founding Chairman of the World Blind Cricket Council and the Association for Cricket for the Blind in India.
George Abraham is founding Chairman of the World Blind Cricket Council and the Association for Cricket for the Blind in India.
George Alexander Macfarren
Sir George Alexander Macfarren was an English composer and musicologist.
Sir George Alexander Macfarren was an English composer and musicologist.
George Matheson
George Matheson (March 27, 1842-August 28, 1906) was a Scottish theologian and preacher.
George Matheson (March 27, 1842-August 28, 1906) was a Scottish theologian and preacher.
George V of Hanover
George V (George Frederick Alexander Charles Ernest Augustus; 27 May 1819 – 12 June 1878) was King of Hanover, the only child of Ernest Augustus I, and a grandchild of King George III of t...
George V (George Frederick Alexander Charles Ernest Augustus; 27 May 1819 – 12 June 1878) was King of Hanover, the only child of Ernest Augustus I, and a grandchild of King George III of t...
Gerald McClellan
Gerald McClellan (born October 23, 1967 in Freeport, Illinois) is a former boxer from the United States of America, who was the WBO and WBC middleweight champion.
Gerald McClellan (born October 23, 1967 in Freeport, Illinois) is a former boxer from the United States of America, who was the WBO and WBC middleweight champion.
Gerard de Lairesse
Gerard or Gérard de Lairesse (11 September 1640 or 1641 - June 1711) was a Dutch Golden Age painter and art theorist.
Gerard or Gérard de Lairesse (11 September 1640 or 1641 - June 1711) was a Dutch Golden Age painter and art theorist.
Giovanni Domenico Cassini
Giovanni Domenico Cassini (June 8, 1625 – September 14, 1712) was an Italian/French mathematician, astronomer, engineer, and astrologer.
Giovanni Domenico Cassini (June 8, 1625 – September 14, 1712) was an Italian/French mathematician, astronomer, engineer, and astrologer.
Gordon Gund
Gordon Gund (born October 15, 1939) is an United States businessman and professional sports owner.
Gordon Gund (born October 15, 1939) is an United States businessman and professional sports owner.
Gottlieb Konrad Pfeffel
Gottlieb Konrad Pfeffel (28 June 1736 – 1 May 1809) was a French-German writer and translator, whose texts were put to music by Ludwig van Beethoven, Joseph Haydn and Franz Schubert.
Gottlieb Konrad Pfeffel (28 June 1736 – 1 May 1809) was a French-German writer and translator, whose texts were put to music by Ludwig van Beethoven, Joseph Haydn and Franz Schubert.
Graham Salmon
Graham Salmon, MBE (September 5, 1954 – October 1999) was a blind British athlete.
Graham Salmon, MBE (September 5, 1954 – October 1999) was a blind British athlete.
Gulabrao Maharaj
Shri Gulabrao Maharaj (6 July 1881–1915 or 1916) was a Hindu saint from Maharashtra, India.
Shri Gulabrao Maharaj (6 July 1881–1915 or 1916) was a Hindu saint from Maharashtra, India.
Gustaf Dalén
Nils Gustaf Dalén (30 November 1869 – 9 December 1937) was a Swedish Nobel Laureate and industrialist, the founder of the AGA company and inventor of the AGA cooker and the Dalén light.
Nils Gustaf Dalén (30 November 1869 – 9 December 1937) was a Swedish Nobel Laureate and industrialist, the founder of the AGA company and inventor of the AGA cooker and the Dalén light.
Healing the blind near Jericho
Each of the three synoptic gospels tells of Jesus healing the blind near Jericho, as he passed through that town, shortly before his passion.
Each of the three synoptic gospels tells of Jesus healing the blind near Jericho, as he passed through that town, shortly before his passion.
Henry Fawcett
Henry Fawcett PC (26 August 1833 – 6 November 1884) was a blind British academic, statesman and economist.
Henry Fawcett PC (26 August 1833 – 6 November 1884) was a blind British academic, statesman and economist.
Henry Gilman
Henry Gilman (May 9, 1893, - November 7, 1986) was an American organic chemist known as the father of organometallic chemistry, the field within which his most notable work was done.
Henry Gilman (May 9, 1893, - November 7, 1986) was an American organic chemist known as the father of organometallic chemistry, the field within which his most notable work was done.
Henry Moyes
Henry Moyes (c1750 – 1807) was a lecturer on natural philosophy.
Henry Moyes (c1750 – 1807) was a lecturer on natural philosophy.
Herman Fleischer Høst
Herman Fleischer Høst (12 November 1883 – 4 September 1980) was a Norwegian physician.
Herman Fleischer Høst (12 November 1883 – 4 September 1980) was a Norwegian physician.
Homer
In the Western classical tradition, Homer is the author of the Iliad and the Odyssey, and is revered as the greatest ancient Greek epic poet.
In the Western classical tradition, Homer is the author of the Iliad and the Odyssey, and is revered as the greatest ancient Greek epic poet.
Honoré Daumier
Honoré Daumier (February 26, 1808 – February 10, 1879) was a French printmaker, caricaturist, painter, and sculptor, whose many works offer commentary on social and political life in France in t...
Honoré Daumier (February 26, 1808 – February 10, 1879) was a French printmaker, caricaturist, painter, and sculptor, whose many works offer commentary on social and political life in France in t...
Ibrahim ibn Baks
Ibrahim ibn Baks was physician and a regular lecturer in Al-'Adudi Hospital.
Ibrahim ibn Baks was physician and a regular lecturer in Al-'Adudi Hospital.
Ignat Bednarik
Ignat Bednarik (March 8, 1882 - March 11, 1963) was a Romanian painter who worked in almost every genre of painting before devoting himself purely to watercolor.
Ignat Bednarik (March 8, 1882 - March 11, 1963) was a Romanian painter who worked in almost every genre of painting before devoting himself purely to watercolor.
Ilham Zakiyev
Ilham Azizaga oglu Zakiyev is an Azerbaijani blind judoka.
Ilham Azizaga oglu Zakiyev is an Azerbaijani blind judoka.
Iliaş of Moldavia
Iliaş or Ilie I was Prince (Voivode) of Moldavia twice: in January 1432–October 1433 and with his brother Stephen II in August 1435–May 1443.
Iliaş or Ilie I was Prince (Voivode) of Moldavia twice: in January 1432–October 1433 and with his brother Stephen II in August 1435–May 1443.
Iliaș of Moldavia
Iliaş or Ilie I was Prince (Voivode) of Moldavia twice: in January 1432–October 1433 and with his brother Stephen II in August 1435–May 1443.
Iliaş or Ilie I was Prince (Voivode) of Moldavia twice: in January 1432–October 1433 and with his brother Stephen II in August 1435–May 1443.
Infanta Margarita, 2nd Duchess of Hernani
The Infanta Margarita of Spain, Duchess of Soria, 2nd Duchess of Hernani, Grandee of Spain, is the younger daughter of Infante Juan, Count of Barcelona and Princess Maria Mercedes of Bourbon-Two...
The Infanta Margarita of Spain, Duchess of Soria, 2nd Duchess of Hernani, Grandee of Spain, is the younger daughter of Infante Juan, Count of Barcelona and Princess Maria Mercedes of Bourbon-Two...
Ira Lunan Ferguson
Ira Lunan Ferguson, B.A., B.Sc., M.A., M.Sc., Ph.D., LL.B. (born Ira Lunan Lamontanio Ferguson, 1904, died 1992) was an American psychologist and author of multiple autobiographies as well...
Ira Lunan Ferguson, B.A., B.Sc., M.A., M.Sc., Ph.D., LL.B. (born Ira Lunan Lamontanio Ferguson, 1904, died 1992) was an American psychologist and author of multiple autobiographies as well...
Isaac Lidsky
Isaac Lidsky is a lawyer and former child actor.
Isaac Lidsky is a lawyer and former child actor.
Isaac the Blind
Rabbi Yitzhak Saggi Nehor רַבִּי יִצְחַק סַגִּי נְהוֹר, also known as Isaac the Blind, (c.
Rabbi Yitzhak Saggi Nehor רַבִּי יִצְחַק סַגִּי נְהוֹר, also known as Isaac the Blind, (c.
Isaac Woodard
Isaac Woodard, Jr., often written Isaac Woodward, (March 18, 1919 – September 23, 1992) was an African American World War II veteran whose 1946 beating and maiming, hours after being...
Isaac Woodard, Jr., often written Isaac Woodward, (March 18, 1919 – September 23, 1992) was an African American World War II veteran whose 1946 beating and maiming, hours after being...
Iván Castro
Captain Iván Castro is a U.S. Army officer who has continued serving on active duty in the Special Forces despite losing his eyesight.
Captain Iván Castro is a U.S. Army officer who has continued serving on active duty in the Special Forces despite losing his eyesight.
J. Trevor Morgan
J. Trevor Morgan was a Progressive Conservative party member of the Canadian House of Commons.
J. Trevor Morgan was a Progressive Conservative party member of the Canadian House of Commons.
Jack Birkett
Jack Birkett (11 June 1934 – 10 May 2010) was a British dancer, mime artist, actor and singer, best known for his work on stage as a member of Lindsay Kemp's theatre company, and in the films of...
Jack Birkett (11 June 1934 – 10 May 2010) was a British dancer, mime artist, actor and singer, best known for his work on stage as a member of Lindsay Kemp's theatre company, and in the films of...
Jacques Lusseyran
Jacques Lusseyran (1924-1971) was a blind French author and political activist.
Jacques Lusseyran (1924-1971) was a blind French author and political activist.
Jagadguru Rāmabhadrācārya
Jagadguru Rambhadracharya, born Giridhar Mishra, is an acclaimed scholar, educationist, polyglot, composer, orator, philosopher and Hindu religious leader based in Chitrakuta, Uttar Prades...
Jagadguru Rambhadracharya, born Giridhar Mishra, is an acclaimed scholar, educationist, polyglot, composer, orator, philosopher and Hindu religious leader based in Chitrakuta, Uttar Prades...
James Holman
James Holman FRS (October 15, 1786 – July 29, 1857), known as the "Blind Traveler," was a British adventurer, author and social observer, best known for his writings on his extensive travels.
James Holman FRS (October 15, 1786 – July 29, 1857), known as the "Blind Traveler," was a British adventurer, author and social observer, best known for his writings on his extensive travels.
James M. Flinchum
James Maxwell Flinchum, Jr., known as Jim Flinchum (November 5, 1916-August 2, 2011), was from 1961 until his retirement in 1985 the editor-in-chief of the Wyoming State Tribune, one o...
James Maxwell Flinchum, Jr., known as Jim Flinchum (November 5, 1916-August 2, 2011), was from 1961 until his retirement in 1985 the editor-in-chief of the Wyoming State Tribune, one o...
James Richard Cocke
James Richard Cocke (1863 – April 12, 1900), who had been blind since infancy, was an American physician, homeopath, and a pioneer hypnotherapist.
James Richard Cocke (1863 – April 12, 1900), who had been blind since infancy, was an American physician, homeopath, and a pioneer hypnotherapist.
James Waddel
James Waddel (or Waddell, July 1739 – September 17, 1805) was an Irish American Presbyterian preacher from Virginia noted for his eloquence.
James Waddel (or Waddell, July 1739 – September 17, 1805) was an Irish American Presbyterian preacher from Virginia noted for his eloquence.
Jan Žižka
Jan Žižka z Trocnova a Kalicha, Czech general and Hussite leader, follower of Jan Hus, was born at small village Trocnov in Bohemia, into a gentried family.
Jan Žižka z Trocnova a Kalicha, Czech general and Hussite leader, follower of Jan Hus, was born at small village Trocnov in Bohemia, into a gentried family.
Jean Lejeune
Jean Lejeune (born at Poligny in 1592; died at Limoges, 19 August 1672) was a French Oratorian priest, known as a preacher.
Jean Lejeune (born at Poligny in 1592; died at Limoges, 19 August 1672) was a French Oratorian priest, known as a preacher.
Jean Paul
Jean Paul, born Johann Paul Friedrich Richter, was a German Romantic writer, best known for his humorous novels and stories.
Jean Paul, born Johann Paul Friedrich Richter, was a German Romantic writer, best known for his humorous novels and stories.
Jean-Paul Sartre
Jean-Paul Charles Aymard Sartre was a French existentialist philosopher, playwright, novelist, screenwriter, political activist, biographer, and literary critic.
Jean-Paul Charles Aymard Sartre was a French existentialist philosopher, playwright, novelist, screenwriter, political activist, biographer, and literary critic.
Jessica Tuomela
Jessica Tuomela (born August 3, 1983) is a Canadian paralympic competitive swimmer who was born in Sault Ste.
Jessica Tuomela (born August 3, 1983) is a Canadian paralympic competitive swimmer who was born in Sault Ste.
Jim Stovall
Jim Stovall is an American writer best known for his bestselling novel The Ultimate Gift.
Jim Stovall is an American writer best known for his bestselling novel The Ultimate Gift.
Joan Waste
Joan Waste (1534 – 1 August 1556) was a blind woman who was burned in Derby for refusing to renounce her Protestant faith.
Joan Waste (1534 – 1 August 1556) was a blind woman who was burned in Derby for refusing to renounce her Protestant faith.
Joaquín Camacho
José Joaquín Justo Camacho Lago was a Neogranadine statesman, lawyer, journalist and professor, who worked for the Independence of the New Granada, what is now Colombia, and participated in the ...
José Joaquín Justo Camacho Lago was a Neogranadine statesman, lawyer, journalist and professor, who worked for the Independence of the New Granada, what is now Colombia, and participated in the ...
Joaquín Mosquera
Joaquín Mariano Mosquera y Arboleda (14 December 1787 – 4 April 1878) was a Neogranadine statesman and a Founding Father of Colombia and served as the 6th and 4th President of Gran Colombia, and...
Joaquín Mariano Mosquera y Arboleda (14 December 1787 – 4 April 1878) was a Neogranadine statesman and a Founding Father of Colombia and served as the 6th and 4th President of Gran Colombia, and...
Johann Jakob Grynaeus
Johann Jakob Grynaeus (or Gryner) (October 1, 1540 – August 13, 1617) was a Swiss Protestant divine.
Johann Jakob Grynaeus (or Gryner) (October 1, 1540 – August 13, 1617) was a Swiss Protestant divine.
John Audelay
John Audelay or Awdelay (? – c.1426) was a priest and poet from Haughmond Abbey in Shropshire; he is one of the few English poets of the period whose name is known to us.
John Audelay or Awdelay (? – c.1426) was a priest and poet from Haughmond Abbey in Shropshire; he is one of the few English poets of the period whose name is known to us.
John C. Ostlund
John Chapman Ostlund (September 29, 1927–April 27, 2004) was a diversified businessman from Gillette and Cheyenne, Wyoming, who served in the Wyoming State Senate from 1973 to 1978, when h...
John Chapman Ostlund (September 29, 1927–April 27, 2004) was a diversified businessman from Gillette and Cheyenne, Wyoming, who served in the Wyoming State Senate from 1973 to 1978, when h...
John Fante
John Fante (April 8, 1909 – May 8, 1983) was an American novelist, short story writer and screenwriter of Italian descent.
John Fante (April 8, 1909 – May 8, 1983) was an American novelist, short story writer and screenwriter of Italian descent.
John Fielding
Sir John Fielding (1721 – 4 September 1780) was a notable English magistrate and social reformer of the 18th century.
Sir John Fielding (1721 – 4 September 1780) was a notable English magistrate and social reformer of the 18th century.
John Gough (natural philosopher)
Van Gough (17 January 1757 28 July 1825) was a blind English natural and experimental philosopher who is known for his own investigations as well as the influence he had on both John Dalton and ...
Van Gough (17 January 1757 28 July 1825) was a blind English natural and experimental philosopher who is known for his own investigations as well as the influence he had on both John Dalton and ...
John Heath-Stubbs
John Francis Alexander Heath-Stubbs OBE (9 July 1918 - 26 December 2006) was an English poet and translator, known for his verse influenced by classical myths, and the long Arthurian poem Arto...
John Francis Alexander Heath-Stubbs OBE (9 July 1918 - 26 December 2006) was an English poet and translator, known for his verse influenced by classical myths, and the long Arthurian poem Arto...
John Henderson (activist)
John B. Henderson, Esq. is an attorney, business executive, sailor and member of the Miami Lighthouse Board.
John B. Henderson, Esq. is an attorney, business executive, sailor and member of the Miami Lighthouse Board.
John Hossack
John Hossack (December 6, 1806 — November 8, 1891) was a Scottish-American abolitionist whose home, John Hossack House, was a "station" on the Underground Railroad.
John Hossack (December 6, 1806 — November 8, 1891) was a Scottish-American abolitionist whose home, John Hossack House, was a "station" on the Underground Railroad.
John Metcalf (civil engineer)
John Metcalf (1717–1810), also known as Blind Jack of Knaresborough or Blind Jack Metcalf, was the first of the professional road builders to emerge during the British Industri...
John Metcalf (1717–1810), also known as Blind Jack of Knaresborough or Blind Jack Metcalf, was the first of the professional road builders to emerge during the British Industri...
John Milton
John Milton (9 December 1608 – 8 November 1674) was an English poet, polemicist, and civil servant for the Commonwealth of England.
John Milton (9 December 1608 – 8 November 1674) was an English poet, polemicist, and civil servant for the Commonwealth of England.
John Mosely Turner
John Mosely Turner (15 June 1856 – 21 March 1968) was a British supercentenarian and the oldest recognized living person for more than two years.
John Mosely Turner (15 June 1856 – 21 March 1968) was a British supercentenarian and the oldest recognized living person for more than two years.
John of Bohemia
John the Blind was the Count of Luxembourg from 1309 and King of Bohemia from 1310 and titular King of Poland.
John the Blind was the Count of Luxembourg from 1309 and King of Bohemia from 1310 and titular King of Poland.
John Totleben
John Totleben (born February 16, 1958 in Erie, Pennsylvania) is an American illustrator working mostly in comics.
John Totleben (born February 16, 1958 in Erie, Pennsylvania) is an American illustrator working mostly in comics.
John Wall (judge)
Sir John Anthony Wall CBE (4 June 1930 – 1 December 2008) was a British lawyer and the first visually impaired judge of the High Court of Justice of the 20th century.
Sir John Anthony Wall CBE (4 June 1930 – 1 December 2008) was a British lawyer and the first visually impaired judge of the High Court of Justice of the 20th century.
John Wilson (blind activist)
Sir John Foster Wilson CBE (20 January 1919, Nottingham – 25 November 1999, Brighton) was a public health advocate, best known for working to prevent blindness in developing countries in A...
Sir John Foster Wilson CBE (20 January 1919, Nottingham – 25 November 1999, Brighton) was a public health advocate, best known for working to prevent blindness in developing countries in A...
John Witherspoon
John Witherspoon was a signatory of the United States Declaration of Independence as a representative of New Jersey.
John Witherspoon was a signatory of the United States Declaration of Independence as a representative of New Jersey.
Jorge Luis Borges
Jorge Francisco Isidoro Luis Borges Acevedo (24 August 1899 – 14 June 1986), known as Jorge Luis Borges, was an Argentine short-story writer, essayist, poet and translator born in Buenos Aires.
Jorge Francisco Isidoro Luis Borges Acevedo (24 August 1899 – 14 June 1986), known as Jorge Luis Borges, was an Argentine short-story writer, essayist, poet and translator born in Buenos Aires.
Josef Frings
Josef Richard Frings (February 6, 1887—December 17, 1978), was a German Cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church.
Josef Richard Frings (February 6, 1887—December 17, 1978), was a German Cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church.
Joseph M. Monks
Joseph M. Monks (born February 21, 1968, Queens, New York, U.S.) is an American writer and blind film director, best known for co-creating the cult phenomena horror comic book, Cry For Dawn.
Joseph M. Monks (born February 21, 1968, Queens, New York, U.S.) is an American writer and blind film director, best known for co-creating the cult phenomena horror comic book, Cry For Dawn.
Joseph Plateau
Joseph Antoine Ferdinand Plateau (14 October 1801 – 15 September 1883) was a Belgian physicist.
Joseph Antoine Ferdinand Plateau (14 October 1801 – 15 September 1883) was a Belgian physicist.
Joybubbles
Joybubbles ( – ), born Josef Carl Engressia, Jr. in Richmond, Virginia, USA, was an early phone phreak.
Joybubbles ( – ), born Josef Carl Engressia, Jr. in Richmond, Virginia, USA, was an early phone phreak.
Juan Carlos González Leiva
Juan Carlos González Leiva is a blind lawyer and human rights activist in the communist Cuba.
Juan Carlos González Leiva is a blind lawyer and human rights activist in the communist Cuba.
Julius Oscar Brefeld
Julius Oscar Brefeld (August 19, 1839 – January 12, 1925) was a German botanist and mycologist who was a native of Telgte.
Julius Oscar Brefeld (August 19, 1839 – January 12, 1925) was a German botanist and mycologist who was a native of Telgte.
Kane O'Hara
Kane O'Hara (b. Templehouse, Connaught, Ireland 1711 or 1712, d. Dublin, 17 June 1782) was an Irish playwright and musician.
Kane O'Hara (b. Templehouse, Connaught, Ireland 1711 or 1712, d. Dublin, 17 June 1782) was an Irish playwright and musician.
Karissa Whitsell
Karissa Whitsell (born 15 June 1981) is an accomplished American blind cyclist.
Karissa Whitsell (born 15 June 1981) is an accomplished American blind cyclist.
Keith Salmon
Keith Salmon (born 1959) is a British fine artist.
Keith Salmon (born 1959) is a British fine artist.
Kenneth Jernigan
Norman Kenneth Jernigan (November 13, 1926—October 12, 1998) was the longtime leader of the National Federation of the Blind.
Norman Kenneth Jernigan (November 13, 1926—October 12, 1998) was the longtime leader of the National Federation of the Blind.
Kent Cullers
Kent Cullers (born 1949) is an American astronomer, who was a manager of SETI's Project Phoenix.
Kent Cullers (born 1949) is an American astronomer, who was a manager of SETI's Project Phoenix.
Kitty McGeever
Kitty McGeever is a British actress, the first blind actress to be cast in a British soap opera.
Kitty McGeever is a British actress, the first blind actress to be cast in a British soap opera.
Lady Bird Johnson
Claudia Alta "Lady Bird" Taylor Johnson (December 22, 1912 – July 11, 2007) was First Lady of the United States (1963-69) during the presidency of her husband Lyndon B. Johnson.
Claudia Alta "Lady Bird" Taylor Johnson (December 22, 1912 – July 11, 2007) was First Lady of the United States (1963-69) during the presidency of her husband Lyndon B. Johnson.
Lee Tockar
Lee William Tockar (born February 11, 1969) is a Canadian voice actor and visual artist who works for several studios in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
Lee William Tockar (born February 11, 1969) is a Canadian voice actor and visual artist who works for several studios in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
Leo Kirch
Leo Kirch (21 October 1926 – 14 July 2011) was a German media entrepreneur who founded the Kirch Group.
Leo Kirch (21 October 1926 – 14 July 2011) was a German media entrepreneur who founded the Kirch Group.
Leonhard Euler
Leonhard Euler English approximation, "Oiler"; 15 April 1707 18 September 1783) was a pioneering Swiss mathematician and physicist.
Leonhard Euler English approximation, "Oiler"; 15 April 1707 18 September 1783) was a pioneering Swiss mathematician and physicist.
Lev Pontryagin
Lev Semenovich Pontryagin (Russian: Лев Семёнович Понтря́гин) (3 September 1908 – 3 May 1988) was a Russian mathematician.
Lev Semenovich Pontryagin (Russian: Лев Семёнович Понтря́гин) (3 September 1908 – 3 May 1988) was a Russian mathematician.
Louis Antoine
Louis Antoine (1888–1971) was a French mathematician who discovered Antoine's necklace, which J. W. Alexander used to construct Antoine's horned sphere.
Louis Antoine (1888–1971) was a French mathematician who discovered Antoine's necklace, which J. W. Alexander used to construct Antoine's horned sphere.
Louis Braille
Louis Braille (4 January 1809 – 6 January 1852) was the inventor of braille, a system of reading and writing used by people who are blind or visually impaired.
Louis Braille (4 January 1809 – 6 January 1852) was the inventor of braille, a system of reading and writing used by people who are blind or visually impaired.
Louis the Blind
Louis the Blind (c. 880 – 28 June 928) was the king of Provence from January 11, 887, King of Italy from October 12, 900, and briefly Holy Roman Emperor, as Louis III, between 901 an...
Louis the Blind (c. 880 – 28 June 928) was the king of Provence from January 11, 887, King of Italy from October 12, 900, and briefly Holy Roman Emperor, as Louis III, between 901 an...
Lucas Murray
Lucas Murray (c. 2002), from Poole, Dorset, was born blind, but is one of the first British people to learn to visualise his surroundings using a technique similar to bats and dolphins, called e...
Lucas Murray (c. 2002), from Poole, Dorset, was born blind, but is one of the first British people to learn to visualise his surroundings using a technique similar to bats and dolphins, called e...
Lucha Reyes (Peruvian singer)
Lucila J. Sarsines Reyes (July 19, 1936 - October 31, 1973), was a Peruvian performer and one of the most respected singers of her country, one of Peru's most famous Afro-Peruvian personalities ...
Lucila J. Sarsines Reyes (July 19, 1936 - October 31, 1973), was a Peruvian performer and one of the most respected singers of her country, one of Peru's most famous Afro-Peruvian personalities ...
Lutgardis
Saint Lutgardis (Ludgardis; Lutgard; Luitgard; Ludgard; Lutgart; Lutgarde of the Sacred Heart; Lutgarde of Tongres; Lutgarde; Lutgardis of Aywieres; Luthgard) (Sint-Ludgardis) (1182 – 16 June 12...
Saint Lutgardis (Ludgardis; Lutgard; Luitgard; Ludgard; Lutgart; Lutgarde of the Sacred Heart; Lutgarde of Tongres; Lutgarde; Lutgardis of Aywieres; Luthgard) (Sint-Ludgardis) (1182 – 16 June 12...
Magnus IV of Norway
Magnus IV Sigurdsson (ca. 1115 – 12 November 1139), also known as Magnus the Blind, was King of Norway from 1130 to 1135 and again from 1137 to 1139.
Magnus IV Sigurdsson (ca. 1115 – 12 November 1139), also known as Magnus the Blind, was King of Norway from 1130 to 1135 and again from 1137 to 1139.
Marc Maurer
Marc Maurer is the president of the National Federation of the Blind (NFB), the oldest and largest membership organization of blind people in the U.S. He also works as an attorney specializing i...
Marc Maurer is the president of the National Federation of the Blind (NFB), the oldest and largest membership organization of blind people in the U.S. He also works as an attorney specializing i...
Marcel van Maele
Marcel van Maele (b. Bruges, 10 April 1931 - d. Antwerp, 24 July 2009) was a Belgian playwright and sculptor.
Marcel van Maele (b. Bruges, 10 April 1931 - d. Antwerp, 24 July 2009) was a Belgian playwright and sculptor.
Marcello Fabbri
Marcello Fabbri is a contemporary Italian author and poet born in Florence, Italy where he lives and writes.
Marcello Fabbri is a contemporary Italian author and poet born in Florence, Italy where he lives and writes.
Margaret of Castello
Blessed Margaret of Castello (1287–1320) is an Italian Roman Catholic Church patron of the poor, crippled, and the unwanted.
Blessed Margaret of Castello (1287–1320) is an Italian Roman Catholic Church patron of the poor, crippled, and the unwanted.
Maria Anna Mozart
Maria Anna Walburga Ignatia Mozart (30 July 1751 – 29 October 1829), nicknamed "Nannerl", was a musician, the older sister of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and daughter of Leopold and Anna...
Maria Anna Walburga Ignatia Mozart (30 July 1751 – 29 October 1829), nicknamed "Nannerl", was a musician, the older sister of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and daughter of Leopold and Anna...
Marie Anne de Vichy-Chamrond, marquise du Deffand
Marie Anne de Vichy-Chamrond, marquise du Deffand (1697 – 23 September 1780) was a French hostess and patron of the arts.
Marie Anne de Vichy-Chamrond, marquise du Deffand (1697 – 23 September 1780) was a French hostess and patron of the arts.
Mark Pollock
Mark Pollock (born 1976) is an adventurer, athlete, rower, kayaker, author and international motivational speaker from Northern Ireland who became the first blind man to reach the South Pole.
Mark Pollock (born 1976) is an adventurer, athlete, rower, kayaker, author and international motivational speaker from Northern Ireland who became the first blind man to reach the South Pole.
Marla Runyan
Marla Runyan, is an American track and field athlete, road runner and marathon runner who is legally blind.
Marla Runyan, is an American track and field athlete, road runner and marathon runner who is legally blind.
Mary Ingalls
Mary Amelia Ingalls (January 10, 1865 – October 20, 1928) was born near the town of Pepin, Wisconsin.
Mary Amelia Ingalls (January 10, 1865 – October 20, 1928) was born near the town of Pepin, Wisconsin.
Maryam Heydarzadeh
Maryam Heydarzadeh (born November 20, 1977) is a contemporary Iranian poet, lyricist, and singer.
Maryam Heydarzadeh (born November 20, 1977) is a contemporary Iranian poet, lyricist, and singer.
Matryona Nikonova
Matrona Dmitrievna Nikonova, (Блаженная Матрона Московская) the Blessed Elder of Moscow, (1885 – May 2, 1952), known as Matrona of Moscow, is a renowned saint of the Russian Orthodox...
Matrona Dmitrievna Nikonova, (Блаженная Матрона Московская) the Blessed Elder of Moscow, (1885 – May 2, 1952), known as Matrona of Moscow, is a renowned saint of the Russian Orthodox...
Matthew Weigman
Matthew Weigman is a blind man who used his heightened hearing ability to help him hack phones.
Matthew Weigman is a blind man who used his heightened hearing ability to help him hack phones.
Mbanna Kantako
Mbanna Kantako (born Dewayne Readus) is a 50 year old blind African freedom fighter who is active in the Low-power broadcasting (microwatt, FM pirate radio broadcasting) in the United Sta...
Mbanna Kantako (born Dewayne Readus) is a 50 year old blind African freedom fighter who is active in the Low-power broadcasting (microwatt, FM pirate radio broadcasting) in the United Sta...
Melanie de Salignac
Melanie de Salignac (19 January 1744 Marennes, France –1766) was born blind long before the invention of Braille in 1829.
Melanie de Salignac (19 January 1744 Marennes, France –1766) was born blind long before the invention of Braille in 1829.
Melchiorre Murenu
Melchiorre Murenu (Macomer 1803-Bosa 1854) was a blind Sardinian poet and writer.
Melchiorre Murenu (Macomer 1803-Bosa 1854) was a blind Sardinian poet and writer.
Michael Glycas
Michael Glycas or Glykas (Μιχαὴλ Γλυκᾶς; 12th century) was a Byzantine historian, theologian, mathematician, astronomer and poet.
Michael Glycas or Glykas (Μιχαὴλ Γλυκᾶς; 12th century) was a Byzantine historian, theologian, mathematician, astronomer and poet.
Mike May (skier)
Michael G. "Mike" May (born 1954) is an American business executive and sports enthusiast who was blinded by a chemical explosion at the age of 3 but regained partial vision in 2000, at 46, afte...
Michael G. "Mike" May (born 1954) is an American business executive and sports enthusiast who was blinded by a chemical explosion at the age of 3 but regained partial vision in 2000, at 46, afte...
Miklós Wesselényi
Baron Miklós Wesselényi de Hadad, was a Hungarian statesman, leader of the upper house of the Diet, member of the Board of Academy of Sciences, hero of the 1838 Pest flood.
Baron Miklós Wesselényi de Hadad, was a Hungarian statesman, leader of the upper house of the Diet, member of the Board of Academy of Sciences, hero of the 1838 Pest flood.
Mildred Weisenfeld
Mildred Mosler Weisenfeld is the Brooklyn-born founder of national not-for-profit foundation the National Council to Combat Blindness in 1946, now known as Fight for Sight, an organization based...
Mildred Mosler Weisenfeld is the Brooklyn-born founder of national not-for-profit foundation the National Council to Combat Blindness in 1946, now known as Fight for Sight, an organization based...
Miles Hilton-Barber
Miles Hilton-Barber is a British adventurer who, despite being blind, undertakes a variety of expeditions all around the world to raise awareness and money for a charity organization, and blind ...
Miles Hilton-Barber is a British adventurer who, despite being blind, undertakes a variety of expeditions all around the world to raise awareness and money for a charity organization, and blind ...
Mounes Abdul Wahab
Mounes Abdul Wahab (born 1947) is a civil rights activist, author and pioneer of disabled rights movement in Lebanon.
Mounes Abdul Wahab (born 1947) is a civil rights activist, author and pioneer of disabled rights movement in Lebanon.
Nicholas Saunderson
Nicholas Saunderson (1682 – 19 April 1739) was an English scientist and mathematician.
Nicholas Saunderson (1682 – 19 April 1739) was an English scientist and mathematician.
Nikolai Nikolev
Nikolay Petrovich Nikolev (Николай Петрович Николев), (21 November 1758 – 5 February 1815), was a Russian poet and playwright.
Nikolay Petrovich Nikolev (Николай Петрович Николев), (21 November 1758 – 5 February 1815), was a Russian poet and playwright.
Norman Banks
Norman Tyrell Banks, MBE was a pioneering radio broadcaster of Australian rules football in Melbourne for over 50 years from the 1930s.
Norman Tyrell Banks, MBE was a pioneering radio broadcaster of Australian rules football in Melbourne for over 50 years from the 1930s.
Ole Irgens (bishop)
Ole Irgens (22 January 1724 – 15 October 1803) was a bishop in the Church of Norway.
Ole Irgens (22 January 1724 – 15 October 1803) was a bishop in the Church of Norway.
Olga Hahn-Neurath
Olga Hahn-Neurath (אולגה האן-נוירת; July 20, 1882 - July 20, 1937) was an Austrian mathematician and philosopher.
Olga Hahn-Neurath (אולגה האן-נוירת; July 20, 1882 - July 20, 1937) was an Austrian mathematician and philosopher.
Omar Abdel-Rahman
Sheikh Omar Abdel-Rahman, commonly known in the United States as "The Blind Sheikh", is a blind Egyptian Muslim leader who is currently serving a life sentence at the Butner Medical Center...
Sheikh Omar Abdel-Rahman, commonly known in the United States as "The Blind Sheikh", is a blind Egyptian Muslim leader who is currently serving a life sentence at the Butner Medical Center...
Oscar Ludvig Stoud Platou
Oscar Ludvig Stoud Platou (16 July 1845 – 17 January 1929) was a Norwegian jurist.
Oscar Ludvig Stoud Platou (16 July 1845 – 17 January 1929) was a Norwegian jurist.
Oskar Baum
Oskar Baum (January 21, 1883, Pilsen - March 20, 1941, Prague) was a Czech music educator and writer.
Oskar Baum (January 21, 1883, Pilsen - March 20, 1941, Prague) was a Czech music educator and writer.
Patrick Huskinson
Air Commodore Patrick Huskinson began his military career in the Royal Air Force as a World War I fighter ace, but later switched to bombers.
Air Commodore Patrick Huskinson began his military career in the Royal Air Force as a World War I fighter ace, but later switched to bombers.
Petchara Chaowarat
Petchara Chaowarat is a Thai film actress who starred in around 300 films from 1961 to 1979.
Petchara Chaowarat is a Thai film actress who starred in around 300 films from 1961 to 1979.
Peter Pelham (composer)
Peter Pelham (9 December 1721 – 28 April 1805) was an English-born American organist, harpsichordist, teacher and composer.
Peter Pelham (9 December 1721 – 28 April 1805) was an English-born American organist, harpsichordist, teacher and composer.
Peter Wallsten
Peter Wallsten is a reporter for the Wall Street Journal who covers national politics.
Peter Wallsten is a reporter for the Wall Street Journal who covers national politics.
Peter White (broadcaster)
Peter White MBE (born 1947, Winchester) is a British broadcast journalist and DJ.
Peter White MBE (born 1947, Winchester) is a British broadcast journalist and DJ.
Petrus Scriverius
Petrus Scriverius, the Latinized form of Peter Schrijver or Schryver (12 January 1576 - 30 April 1660) was a Dutch writer and scholar on the history of Holland and Belgium.
Petrus Scriverius, the Latinized form of Peter Schrijver or Schryver (12 January 1576 - 30 April 1660) was a Dutch writer and scholar on the history of Holland and Belgium.
Peyo Yavorov
Peyo Yavorov (Пейо (Кр.) Яворов; born Peyo Totev Kracholov, Пейо Тотев Крачолов; January 1, 1878–October 17, 1914) was a Bulgarian Symbolist poet.
Peyo Yavorov (Пейо (Кр.) Яворов; born Peyo Totev Kracholov, Пейо Тотев Крачолов; January 1, 1878–October 17, 1914) was a Bulgarian Symbolist poet.
Princess Sophia of the United Kingdom
The Princess Sophia (Sophia Matilda; 3 November 1777 – 27 May 1848) was a member of the British Royal Family, the twelfth child and fifth daughter of King George III and Queen Charlotte.
The Princess Sophia (Sophia Matilda; 3 November 1777 – 27 May 1848) was a member of the British Royal Family, the twelfth child and fifth daughter of King George III and Queen Charlotte.
Pyambuugiin Tuul
Pyambuugiin Tuul is a retired long-distance runner from Mongolia, who represented his native country in the men's marathon at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, Spain.
Pyambuugiin Tuul is a retired long-distance runner from Mongolia, who represented his native country in the men's marathon at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, Spain.
Rachael Scdoris
Rachael Scdoris is an American dog musher and cross country runner who became the first legally blind person to compete in the 1,049+ mile Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race across the U.S. state of A...
Rachael Scdoris is an American dog musher and cross country runner who became the first legally blind person to compete in the 1,049+ mile Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race across the U.S. state of A...
Ralph Teetor
Ralph Teetor (1890-1982) was a prolific (and blind) inventor who invented cruise control.
Ralph Teetor (1890-1982) was a prolific (and blind) inventor who invented cruise control.
Raymond Robinson (Green Man)
Raymond "Ray" Robinson was a severely disfigured man whose years of nighttime walks made him into a figure of urban legend in western Pennsylvania.
Raymond "Ray" Robinson was a severely disfigured man whose years of nighttime walks made him into a figure of urban legend in western Pennsylvania.
Reginald Golledge
Reginald George Golledge (born 6 December 1937 in Dungog, New South Wales; died 29 May 2009 in Goleta, California) was an Australian-born American Professor of Geography at the University of Cal...
Reginald George Golledge (born 6 December 1937 in Dungog, New South Wales; died 29 May 2009 in Goleta, California) was an Australian-born American Professor of Geography at the University of Cal...
Richard B. Teitelman
Richard B. Teitelman is currently a Judge on the Supreme Court of Missouri.
Richard B. Teitelman is currently a Judge on the Supreme Court of Missouri.
Richard C. Casey
Richard Conway Casey (January 19, 1933 – March 22, 2007) was a United States federal judge for the Southern District of New York.
Richard Conway Casey (January 19, 1933 – March 22, 2007) was a United States federal judge for the Southern District of New York.
Richard Glynn Vivian
Richard Glynn Vivian (1835 - 1910) was the founder of the Glynn Vivian Art Gallery in Swansea.
Richard Glynn Vivian (1835 - 1910) was the founder of the Glynn Vivian Art Gallery in Swansea.
Richard H. Bernstein
Richard H. Bernstein is an American lawyer, practicing at The Law Offices of Sam Bernstein.
Richard H. Bernstein is an American lawyer, practicing at The Law Offices of Sam Bernstein.
Richard O. Cowan
Richard Olsen Cowan (born 1934) is a historian of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) and a professor in the Church History Department of Brigham Young University (BYU).
Richard Olsen Cowan (born 1934) is a historian of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) and a professor in the Church History Department of Brigham Young University (BYU).
Robert Drew Hicks
Robert Drew Hicks (1850, Bristol — 8 March 1929, Cambridge) was a classical scholar, and a fellow of Trinity College, Cambridge.
Robert Drew Hicks (1850, Bristol — 8 March 1929, Cambridge) was a classical scholar, and a fellow of Trinity College, Cambridge.
Robert T. Ketcham
Robert Thomas Ketcham (July 22, 1889 – August 21, 1978) was a Baptist pastor, a leader of separationist fundamentalism, and a founder of the General Association of Regular Baptist Churches.
Robert Thomas Ketcham (July 22, 1889 – August 21, 1978) was a Baptist pastor, a leader of separationist fundamentalism, and a founder of the General Association of Regular Baptist Churches.
Robert Toye
Robert Toye, (b 1948?) nicknamed "Blind Bob" is a US bank robber who is legally blind.
Robert Toye, (b 1948?) nicknamed "Blind Bob" is a US bank robber who is legally blind.
Roy Andries De Groot
Baron Roy Andries de Groot (February 21, 1910 - September 16, 1983), was a British-born American culinary writer and wine critic.
Baron Roy Andries de Groot (February 21, 1910 - September 16, 1983), was a British-born American culinary writer and wine critic.
Roy Cizek
Roy F. Cizek (January 29, 1943 – April 12, 1993) was an American inventor who developed high end audio loudspeakers throughout the late 1960s and up to the 1990s.
Roy F. Cizek (January 29, 1943 – April 12, 1993) was an American inventor who developed high end audio loudspeakers throughout the late 1960s and up to the 1990s.
Rudaki
Abu Abdollah Jafar ibn Mohammad Rudaki, also written as Rudagi, was a Persian poet, and is regarded as the first great literary genius of the Modern Persian, who composed poems in the...
Abu Abdollah Jafar ibn Mohammad Rudaki, also written as Rudagi, was a Persian poet, and is regarded as the first great literary genius of the Modern Persian, who composed poems in the...
Ryan Kelly (actor)
Ryan Kelly is a Scottish born actor best known for playing the role of Jack 'Jazzer' McCreary in the BBC Radio 4 soap The Archers, a part he has played since 2000.
Ryan Kelly is a Scottish born actor best known for playing the role of Jack 'Jazzer' McCreary in the BBC Radio 4 soap The Archers, a part he has played since 2000.
S. Robert Morgan
S. Robert Morgan is an American television actor.
S. Robert Morgan is an American television actor.
Sabriye Tenberken
Sabriye Tenberken (born 1970) is a German socialworker and co-founder of the organisation Braille Without Borders.
Sabriye Tenberken (born 1970) is a German socialworker and co-founder of the organisation Braille Without Borders.
Samuel Genensky
Samuel M. Genensky (born 26 July 1927 in New Bedford, Massachusetts - died 26 June 2009 in Santa Monica, California) was an American computer scientist, best known as an inventor for devices to ...
Samuel M. Genensky (born 26 July 1927 in New Bedford, Massachusetts - died 26 June 2009 in Santa Monica, California) was an American computer scientist, best known as an inventor for devices to ...
Samuel Woodson Price
Samuel Woodson Price (August 5, 1828 January 22, 1918) was a portrait artist, Union general in the American Civil War, and author.
Samuel Woodson Price (August 5, 1828 January 22, 1918) was a portrait artist, Union general in the American Civil War, and author.
Sebastian Demanop
Sebastian Demanop (born 1929) is a retired blind activist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and the first blind individual from Thailand to receive college training.
Sebastian Demanop (born 1929) is a retired blind activist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and the first blind individual from Thailand to receive college training.
Sheena Iyengar
Sheena Iyengar (born 1969) is the inaugural S.T. Lee Professor of Business in the Management Division at Columbia Business School and the Research Director at the Jerome A. Chazen Institute of ...
Sheena Iyengar (born 1969) is the inaugural S.T. Lee Professor of Business in the Management Division at Columbia Business School and the Research Director at the Jerome A. Chazen Institute of ...
Sheikh Abu-Ali Urbuti
Sheikh Abu-Ali Urbuti (b. November 3, 1918) is an Egyptian Muslim cleric who is best known for his fiery anti-American rhetoric and his unabashed support of Khalid Islambouli, the man convicted...
Sheikh Abu-Ali Urbuti (b. November 3, 1918) is an Egyptian Muslim cleric who is best known for his fiery anti-American rhetoric and his unabashed support of Khalid Islambouli, the man convicted...
Sheila Hocken
Sheila Hocken is a writer and canine specialist.
Sheila Hocken is a writer and canine specialist.
Shelley Davis
Shelley Davis (October 18, 1952 – December 12, 2008) was an American attorney and activist best known for her advocacy of rights and better working conditions for farm workers, particularly chil...
Shelley Davis (October 18, 1952 – December 12, 2008) was an American attorney and activist best known for her advocacy of rights and better working conditions for farm workers, particularly chil...
Shirl Jennings
Shirley "Shirl" Jennings (1940 – October 26, 2003) was one of only a few people in the world to regain his sight after lifelong blindness and was the inspiration for the character of Virgil Ande...
Shirley "Shirl" Jennings (1940 – October 26, 2003) was one of only a few people in the world to regain his sight after lifelong blindness and was the inspiration for the character of Virgil Ande...
Shoko Asahara
Shoko Asahara, born Chizuo Matsumoto on March 2, 1955, is a founder of the controversial Japanese new religious group Aum Shinrikyo.
Shoko Asahara, born Chizuo Matsumoto on March 2, 1955, is a founder of the controversial Japanese new religious group Aum Shinrikyo.
Sidney Bradford
Sidney Bradford went blind at 10 months of age but regained sight on both eyes after a cornea transplant at the age of 52.
Sidney Bradford went blind at 10 months of age but regained sight on both eyes after a cornea transplant at the age of 52.
Simeon Bekbulatovich
Simeon Bekbulatovich (Симеон Бекбулатович; born Sain-Bulat, Саин-Булат; died 5 January 1616) was a khan of the Khanate of Qasim.
Simeon Bekbulatovich (Симеон Бекбулатович; born Sain-Bulat, Саин-Булат; died 5 January 1616) was a khan of the Khanate of Qasim.
Sir Arthur Pearson, 1st Baronet
Sir Cyril Arthur Pearson, 1st Baronet, GBE (24 February 1866 – 9 December 1921) was a British newspaper magnate and publisher, most noted for founding the Daily Express.
Sir Cyril Arthur Pearson, 1st Baronet, GBE (24 February 1866 – 9 December 1921) was a British newspaper magnate and publisher, most noted for founding the Daily Express.
Sir Charles Lowther, 3rd Baronet
Sir Charles Hugh Lowther, 3rd Baronet was an English landowner, the third son of Sir John Lowther, 1st Baronet and Lady Elizabeth Fane.
Sir Charles Hugh Lowther, 3rd Baronet was an English landowner, the third son of Sir John Lowther, 1st Baronet and Lady Elizabeth Fane.
Sir Robert Munro, 5th Baronet
Sir Robert Munro, 5th Baronet of Foulis (died 11 September 1729) was also 23rd Baron and 26th chief of the Clan Munro.
Sir Robert Munro, 5th Baronet of Foulis (died 11 September 1729) was also 23rd Baron and 26th chief of the Clan Munro.
Sonora Webster Carver
Sonora Carver, 2 February 1904 in Waycross, Georgia - 20 September 2003 in Pleasantville, New Jersey, was an American entertainer, most notable as one of the first female horse divers.
Sonora Carver, 2 February 1904 in Waycross, Georgia - 20 September 2003 in Pleasantville, New Jersey, was an American entertainer, most notable as one of the first female horse divers.
Stephen Kuusisto
Stephen Kuusisto is an American poet.
Stephen Kuusisto is an American poet.
Sue Townsend
Susan Lillian Townsend FRSL (born 2 April 1946) is an English novelist and playwright, best known as the author of the Adrian Mole books.
Susan Lillian Townsend FRSL (born 2 April 1946) is an English novelist and playwright, best known as the author of the Adrian Mole books.
Surdas
Surdas Surdas was a 15th century blind saint, poet and musician, known for his devotional songs dedicated to Lord Krishna.
Surdas Surdas was a 15th century blind saint, poet and musician, known for his devotional songs dedicated to Lord Krishna.
T. E. Utley
Thomas Edwin 'Peter' Utley CBE was an English High Tory journalist.
Thomas Edwin 'Peter' Utley CBE was an English High Tory journalist.
Ted Henter
Ted Henter is an American computer programmer and businessman.
Ted Henter is an American computer programmer and businessman.
Ted Husing
Edward Britt (Ted) Husing (November 27, 1901 - August 10, 1962) was an American sportscaster and was among the first to lay the groundwork for the structure and pace of modern sports reporting o...
Edward Britt (Ted) Husing (November 27, 1901 - August 10, 1962) was an American sportscaster and was among the first to lay the groundwork for the structure and pace of modern sports reporting o...
Theodore Tylor
Sir Theodore Henry Tylor (13 May 1900 – 23 October 1968) was a lawyer and international level chess player, despite being nearly blind.
Sir Theodore Henry Tylor (13 May 1900 – 23 October 1968) was a lawyer and international level chess player, despite being nearly blind.
Thomas R. Ross
Thomas Randolph Ross (October 26, 1788 – June 28, 1869) was a United States Representative from Ohio.
Thomas Randolph Ross (October 26, 1788 – June 28, 1869) was a United States Representative from Ohio.
Thérèse-Adèle Husson
Born into an upper-middle class family in 1803, Thérèse-Adèle Husson was a French writer in the post-Revolutionary period.
Born into an upper-middle class family in 1803, Thérèse-Adèle Husson was a French writer in the post-Revolutionary period.
Tilly Aston
Matilda Ann Aston (11 December 1873 – 1 November 1947), better known as Tilly Aston, was a blind Australian writer and teacher, who founded the Victorian Association of Braille Wri...
Matilda Ann Aston (11 December 1873 – 1 November 1947), better known as Tilly Aston, was a blind Australian writer and teacher, who founded the Victorian Association of Braille Wri...
Tim Cordes
Tim Cordes is a blind American physician who earned an Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Wisconsin–Madison in 2005, and is the second blind person ever to be accepted to an Americ...
Tim Cordes is a blind American physician who earned an Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Wisconsin–Madison in 2005, and is the second blind person ever to be accepted to an Americ...
Tom Lister, Jr.
Tommy "Tiny" Lister is an American character actor and former wrestler known for his role as the neighborhood bully Deebo in the Friday trilogy series of movies.
Tommy "Tiny" Lister is an American character actor and former wrestler known for his role as the neighborhood bully Deebo in the Friday trilogy series of movies.
Tony Sarre
Tony Sarre, is an Australian filmmaker who, at age 16, was told that retinitis pigmentosa, a degenerative eye disease, would send him blind in a year.
Tony Sarre, is an Australian filmmaker who, at age 16, was told that retinitis pigmentosa, a degenerative eye disease, would send him blind in a year.
Trischa Zorn
Trischa Zorn, born June 1, 1964 in Orange, California, is a United States swimmer.
Trischa Zorn, born June 1, 1964 in Orange, California, is a United States swimmer.
Turikatuku
Turikatuku (?–1827) was a notable New Zealand tribal leader.
Turikatuku (?–1827) was a notable New Zealand tribal leader.
Valérie Grand'Maison
Valérie Grand'Maison (born 12 October 1988) is a blind Canadian swimmer.
Valérie Grand'Maison (born 12 October 1988) is a blind Canadian swimmer.
Vasili Eroshenko
Vasili Yakovlevich Eroshenko (Василий Яковлевич Ерошенко Василь Якович Єрошенко) (January 12, 1890 — December 23, 1952) was an anarchist writer, esperantist, linguist, and teacher.
Vasili Yakovlevich Eroshenko (Василий Яковлевич Ерошенко Василь Якович Єрошенко) (January 12, 1890 — December 23, 1952) was an anarchist writer, esperantist, linguist, and teacher.
Vasily II of Moscow
Vasily II Vasiliyevich Tyomniy (Blind) (Василий II Васильевич Тёмный in Russian) (10 March 1415 – 27 March 1462, Moscow) was the Grand Prince of Moscow whose long reign (1425–1462) was plagued b...
Vasily II Vasiliyevich Tyomniy (Blind) (Василий II Васильевич Тёмный in Russian) (10 March 1415 – 27 March 1462, Moscow) was the Grand Prince of Moscow whose long reign (1425–1462) was plagued b...
Ved Mehta
Ved Parkash Mehta (Born March 21, 1934) is a writer who was born in Lahore, British India (now a Pakistani city) to a Hindu family.
Ved Parkash Mehta (Born March 21, 1934) is a writer who was born in Lahore, British India (now a Pakistani city) to a Hindu family.
Victor Anderson (Witch)
Victor Henry Anderson was an award-winning poet, a Kahuna, a leader of the American Neopagan movement, and the seminal teacher of the Feri Tradition.
Victor Henry Anderson was an award-winning poet, a Kahuna, a leader of the American Neopagan movement, and the seminal teacher of the Feri Tradition.
Victor Anderson (witch)
Victor Henry Anderson was an award-winning poet, a Kahuna, a leader of the American Neopagan movement, and the seminal teacher of the Feri Tradition.
Victor Henry Anderson was an award-winning poet, a Kahuna, a leader of the American Neopagan movement, and the seminal teacher of the Feri Tradition.
Victor Henry Anderson
Victor Henry Anderson was an American poet, Kahuna, and leader and teacher of the Feri Tradition.
Victor Henry Anderson was an American poet, Kahuna, and leader and teacher of the Feri Tradition.
Victor Riesel
Victor Riesel (March 26, 1913 – January 4, 1995) was an American newspaper journalist and columnist who specialized in news related to labor unions.
Victor Riesel (March 26, 1913 – January 4, 1995) was an American newspaper journalist and columnist who specialized in news related to labor unions.
Walt Bodine
Walton Marshall "Walt" Bodine (born August 27, 1920 in Kansas City, Missouri), better known as Walt Bodine, is a broadcast journalist in Kansas City, Missouri.
Walton Marshall "Walt" Bodine (born August 27, 1920 in Kansas City, Missouri), better known as Walt Bodine, is a broadcast journalist in Kansas City, Missouri.
Walter Oi
Walter Yasuo Oi (born 1929, in Los Angeles, California) is the Elmer B. Milliman Professor of Economics at the University of Rochester in Rochester, New York.
Walter Yasuo Oi (born 1929, in Los Angeles, California) is the Elmer B. Milliman Professor of Economics at the University of Rochester in Rochester, New York.
Wesley Walker
Wesley Darcel Walker (born May 26, 1955 in San Bernardino, California) is a former professional American football wide receiver for the New York Jets in 1977 - 1989.
Wesley Darcel Walker (born May 26, 1955 in San Bernardino, California) is a former professional American football wide receiver for the New York Jets in 1977 - 1989.
Wilfred Rhodes
Wilfred Rhodes was an English professional cricketer who played 58 Test matches for England between 1899 and 1930.
Wilfred Rhodes was an English professional cricketer who played 58 Test matches for England between 1899 and 1930.
William H. Prescott
William Hickling Prescott (May 4, 1796 – January 29, 1859) was an American historian and Hispanist, who is widely recognized by historiographers to have been the first American scientific h...
William Hickling Prescott (May 4, 1796 – January 29, 1859) was an American historian and Hispanist, who is widely recognized by historiographers to have been the first American scientific h...
William Moon
William Moon, Hon. LLD, FRSA, FRGS (December 18, 1818 – October 9, 1894) was an Englishman who created Moon Type, the first widely-used practical reading alphabet for the blind.
William Moon, Hon. LLD, FRSA, FRGS (December 18, 1818 – October 9, 1894) was an Englishman who created Moon Type, the first widely-used practical reading alphabet for the blind.
William Thomas Moncrieff
William Thomas Moncrieff (August 24, 1794 – December 3, 1857) was an English dramatist.
William Thomas Moncrieff (August 24, 1794 – December 3, 1857) was an English dramatist.
Wyndham Lewis
Percy Wyndham Lewis (18 November 1882 – 7 March 1957) was an English painter and author (he dropped the name 'Percy', which he disliked).
Percy Wyndham Lewis (18 November 1882 – 7 March 1957) was an English painter and author (he dropped the name 'Percy', which he disliked).
Zayn al-Din al-Amidi
Zayn al-Din 'Ali ibn Ahmad al-Amidi (زين الدين علي بن أحمد الآمدي; died 712 H/1312 AD) was a blind Arab scholar most known for inventing a system before Braille that allowed him to study and rec...
Zayn al-Din 'Ali ibn Ahmad al-Amidi (زين الدين علي بن أحمد الآمدي; died 712 H/1312 AD) was a blind Arab scholar most known for inventing a system before Braille that allowed him to study and rec...
Zohar Sharon
Zohar Sharon (זוהר שרון) is a blind Israeli golfer who has won titles in Israel as well as Europe.
Zohar Sharon (זוהר שרון) is a blind Israeli golfer who has won titles in Israel as well as Europe.
Âşık Veysel Şatıroğlu
Âşık Veysel Şatıroğlu, also known as just Aşık Veysel, was a Turkish alevi minstrel and highly regarded poet of the Turkish folk literature.
Âşık Veysel Şatıroğlu, also known as just Aşık Veysel, was a Turkish alevi minstrel and highly regarded poet of the Turkish folk literature.
Åge Nigardsøy
Åge Johan Nigardsøy (1954 – 20 October 2008) was a Norwegian organizational leader and disability rights activist.
Åge Johan Nigardsøy (1954 – 20 October 2008) was a Norwegian organizational leader and disability rights activist.
Æthelstan (Bishop of Hereford)
Æthelstan (or Athelstan; died 1056) was a medieval Bishop of Hereford.
Æthelstan (or Athelstan; died 1056) was a medieval Bishop of Hereford.
Émile Blanchard
Charles Émile Blanchard (6 March 1819 – 11 February 1900) was a French zoologist and entomologist.
Charles Émile Blanchard (6 March 1819 – 11 February 1900) was a French zoologist and entomologist.