Birthdays occurring on May, 21

-428

Plato was born on May 21, -428 Ancient Greek philosopher He was the world's most influential philosopher. 428 BC-348 BC Love is a serious mental disease. More quotations from Plato

1265

Dante Alighieri was born on May 21, 1265 Italian author and poet. Considered one of the greatest poets in all literature, 1265-1321 Remember tonight.. for it is the beginning of always. More quotations from Dante Alighieri

1688

Alexander Pope was born on May 21, 1688 English poet, 1688-1744 No woman ever hates a man for being in love with her, but many a woman hate a man for being a friend to her. More quotations from Alexander Pope

1780

Elizabeth Fry was born on May 21, 1780 I wish the state of enthusiasm I am now in may last, for today I FELT there is a God. I have been devotional and my mind has been led away from the follies that it is mostly wrapped up in. More quotations from Elizabeth Fry

Deaths occurring on May, 21

1771

Christopher Smart died on May 21, 1771 English religious poet, best known for "A Song to David" (1763). 1722-1771 For every house is incomplete without him, and a blessing is lacking in the spirit More quotations from Christopher Smart

1915

Frederick W. Taylor died on May 21, 1915 American industrial engineer 1856-1915 It's easier to make a reporter into an economist than an economist into a reporter. More quotations from Frederick W. Taylor

1935

Jane Addams died on May 21, 1935 American pacifist, social worker and founder of Hull House in Chicago, one of the first social settlements in North America. Nobel Prize for Peace in 1931. 1860-1935 America's future will be determined by the home and the school. The child becomes largely what he is taught; hence we must watch what we teach, and how we live. More quotations from Jane Addams