Canada/Catalogs/Notable Canadians

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Literature

  • Margaret Atwood [r]: (1939 - ) Canadian poet, literary critic, essayist, and writer of novels with an emphasis on feminism as well as Canadian nationalism and identity. [e]
  • Robertson Davies [r]: Canadian writer (1913-1995), considered one of the founders of modern Canadian literature. [e]

Politicians

Scientists

Sports

  • James Naismith [r]: Physical educationist and inventor of basketball (1861-1939); also credited with the invention of the football helmet. [e]
  • Dick Pound [r]: Former Olympic athlete and Vice-President of the International Olympic Committee, was head of World Anti-Doping Agency (1999-2007); born 1942. [e]

Others (not yet sorted)