Fedor Dostoevsky
Born: 30 October 1821
Birthplace: Moscow, Russia
Death: 28 January 1881
Best Known As: Author of Crime and Punishment
Name at birth: Fedor Mikhailovich Dostoevsky
Fedor Dostoevksy (also Fydor Dostoevski or Feodor Dostoyevsky) is the 19th century Russian author who wrote the classic novels Crime and Punishment (1866) and The Brothers Karamazov (1880). Dostoevsky turned to writing as a profession after a brief military career, publishing his first novel, Poor Folk in 1846. In 1849 he was arrested for his participation in a literary/political group and sentenced to prison. Although he narrowly escaped execution, he spent nearly ten years isolated in Siberia (four of them in prison) before returning to St. Petersburg. His novels explored the psychology and moral obligations of modern man, and he is famous for creating the "underground hero," a protagonist alienated from society and in search of redemption. One of Russia's greatest authors and a strong influence on 20th century literature, his other works include House of the Dead (1862), Notes From The Underground (1864) and The Idiot (1868).
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Franklin D Roosevelt
Born: 30 January 1882
Birthplace: Hyde Park, New York
Death: 12 April 1945 (cerebral hemorrhage)
Best Known As: The president who led the U.S. through World War II
Roosevelt managed to pull Americans out of the Great Depression and lead them to victory in World War II, two pretty tall orders. His support of an active federal government shaped American politics through the remainder of the 20th century. His package of federally-supported public works and social programs was known collectively as the New Deal. Roosevelt was so popular he was elected four times -- a lengthy run which led to the passage of the 22nd Amendment, restricting presidents to two terms. He died in office only a few months into his fourth term. His successor was Harry Truman.
Roosevelt was a distant cousin of his own wife Eleanor Roosevelt and also of the 26rd president, Theodore Roosevelt... Roosevelt's terrier Fala was a popular White House figure from 1940 until FDR's death, and is buried near FDR at Hyde Park, New York... FDR was the 32nd president.
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