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1. 1. I was born into slavery.
2. I am best known for my work with peanuts and sweet potatoes.
3. I appeared on both a US postage stamp and a US commemorative coin.
2. 1. I was born in Helsinki, Finland.
2. I served in the Royal Netherlands Navy during World War Two.
3. In the movies I led a Police Academy.
3. 1. My daughter is considered by some to be an early computer programmer.
2. I fought in the 19th century Greek Wars of Independence.
3. One of my famous poems is "Childe Harold's Pilgrimage".
4. 1. I unexpectedly took over the "family business" when my brother gave it up to marry a divorced woman.
2. I received some help from Lionel Logue.
3. My daughter Elizabeth followed in my footsteps.
5. 1. My sons all share my name.
2. I was a long-time boxer.
3. I promoted a self-titled kitchen appliance.
6. 1. I was born in what is now Germany.
2. I composed music to be played on the water.
3. One of my most famous compositions brings the audience to their feet literally.
7. 1. I was famous for my partnership with my wife.
2. I played "God" in a series of films.
3. I smoked cigars nearly all of my life.
8. 1. I was once a journalist.
2. I was the political leader of my country.
3. I was very critical of Woodrow Wilson's "Fourteen Points".
9. 1. I have a popular Facebook page.
2. I was not a space pilot, but I played one on television.
3. I appeared in a movie with John Wayne.
10. 1. I am very associated with England although I never lived there.
2. My most famous action involves a mythical creature.
3. My faith was very important to me.
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