Historical Figures 20 Questions

[Forostar]

OK, did this person die in the 17th or 18th century?

 

[LooseCannon]

OK, did this person die in the 17th or 18th century?

2. No.  This person did not die between the years 1601 and 1800.

 

[Forostar]

3. Was this person known for being (at least) one of the following:
An explorer, a scientist, or a politician?

 

[LooseCannon]

3. Was this person known for being (at least) one of the following:
An explorer, a scientist, or a politician?

3. No, the person is not primarily known to history for any of those categories, though, they have minor dabblings in political activism.

 

[Perun]

4. Was this person born in Europe?

 

[LooseCannon]

4. Was this person born in Europe?

4. Yes, this person was born in Europe.

 

[Wästed The Great]

Was this person born on/after Jan 1, 1500?

 

[LooseCannon]

Was this person born on/after Jan 1, 1500?

5. On or after that date, yes.

 

[Deano]

Was this person involved in trade or considered a mercantile?

 

[LooseCannon]

Was this person involved in trade or considered a mercantile?

6. No, this person was not involved in such things.

 

[Deano]

A military person then?

 

[LooseCannon]

A military person then?

This person served in the military, but is not known for it to history.

 

[Deano]

Was this person prevelant in the original British colonies as opposed to Spanish or French territory?

 

[LooseCannon]

Was this person prevelant in the original British colonies as opposed to Spanish or French territory?

8. Hmm.  Looks like the area this person settled in was once British.

Having SAID that, I am going to give out a slight freebie: this isn't colonial times we're talking about.  This person lived in the USA for a period of time.  I just didn't want to give it away to Forostar too easily.  However, since the USA has existed for over 200+ years, still lots of people who have done that.

 

[Deano]

Was this person known for being a writer?

 

[LooseCannon]

Was this person known for being a writer?

9.  Yes, this person was primarily known to history for being an author.

 

[Deano]

Did his (or her) most important works occur in the 19th century?

 

[LooseCannon]

Did his (or her) most important works occur in the 19th century?

10. No.

 

[Deano]

Hmmm, 18th century then?

 

[LooseCannon]

Hmmm, 18th century then?

11. Nope!