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

2000

Barbara Cartland died on May 21, 2000 Among men, sex sometimes results in intimacy; among women, intimacy sometimes results in sex More quotations from Barbara Cartland