Birthdays occurring on November, 11

1633

George Savile was born on November 11, 1633 English statesman and author 1633 - 1695 Education is what remains when we have forgotten all that we have been taught More quotations from George Savile

1821

Fyodor Dostoyevsky was born on November 11, 1821 Russian novelist and writer, 1821-1881 Love a man, even in his sin, for that love is a likeness of the divine love, and is the summit of love on earth More quotations from Fyodor Dostoyevsky

1836

Thomas Bailey Aldrich was born on November 11, 1836 American short-story writer, poet and editor. 1836-1907 True art selects and paraphrases, but seldom gives a verbatim translation More quotations from Thomas Bailey Aldrich

Deaths occurring on November, 11

1855

Soren Kierkegaard died on November 11, 1855 Danish philosopher and theologian, generally recognized as the first existentialist philosopher. 1813-1855 Never cease loving a person, and never give up hope for him, for even the prodigal son who had fallen most low, could still be saved; the bitterest enemy and also he who was your friend could again be your friend; love that has grown cold can kindle More quotations from Soren Kierkegaard

1880

Lucretia Mott died on November 11, 1880 American social reformer, 1793-1880 We too often bind ourselves by authorities rather than by the truth. More quotations from Lucretia Mott

1941

John Gillespie Magee died on November 11, 1941 American aviator and poet. 1922-1941 I put out my hand, and touched the face of God More quotations from John Gillespie Magee

1976

Alexander Calder died on November 11, 1976 American painter and sculptor. 1898-1976 I paint with shapes. More quotations from Alexander Calder