November 29 On This Day in History Timeline

Notable Figures on November 29 (12)

• Béla IV of Hungary (Born: 1206-11-29) — King of Hungary and Croatia, known for rebuilding the state after Mongol devastation.
• C. S. Lewis (Born: 1898-11-29) — Influential British author, theologian, and scholar known for Narnia and Christian apologetics.
• Cary Grant (Died: 1986-11-29) — Classic Hollywood leading man known for debonair charm and comic timing.
• Charles IV, Holy Roman Emperor (Died: 1378-11-29) — Holy Roman Emperor, King of Bohemia, and patron of the arts during the mid-14th century.
• Claudio Monteverdi (Died: 1643-11-29) — Pioneering Italian composer, bridging the Renaissance and Baroque eras.
• Empress Dowager Cixi (Born: 1835-11-29) — Manchu noblewoman who controlled the late Qing Dynasty as Empress Dowager and Regent.
• George Harrison (Died: 2001-11-29) — Iconic English musician, lead guitarist of The Beatles, known for pioneering Eastern influences.
• Giacomo Puccini (Died: 1924-11-29) — Master of Italian Opera, celebrated for Verismo works like La bohème and Tosca.
• Hans Holbein the Younger (Died: 1543-11-29) — Master portraitist of the Northern Renaissance, renowned for his skill in capturing human likeness.
• Horace Greeley (Died: 1872-11-29) — American publisher and political figure, best known for founding the New-York Tribune.
• Howie Mandel (Born: 1955-11-29) — Esteemed Canadian comedian, actor, and television host known for 'Deal or No Deal' and 'Got Talent'.
• Philip IV of France (Died: 1314-11-29) — King of France (1285–1314), known for centralizing power and challenging nobility.