Famous Missourians
Stories of Famous Missourians.
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Richest People in Missouri
Seven of the richest Americans call Missouri their home.
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Vouziers Estate
Slideshow images are courtesy of The Charles Trefts Collection at The State Historical Society of Missouri. The Desloge Dynasty The story of the Desloge family is one of extraordinary wealth, industrial power, political…
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Why is “Uncle Sam” Buried in Missouri?
He came to Missouri several times and died here in 1932 “Probably no globe trotter in history has ever achieved such celebrity as Frank S. Colburn.” -T.F. Matthews, Dayton Sunday Journal, 1917 Frank…
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The Missouri Governor Who Committed Suicide
In 1844, a mental health breakdown killed the young Missouri Governor 47-year-old Missouri Governor Thomas Reynolds had a distinguished career in law and politics, but struggles with mental health took their toll as…
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Most Famous Missourian You Have Never Heard Of
Bernarr MacFadden would be a multi-media mogul today. The flamboyant man led the modern fitness movement, built resorts for wellness, advocated low carb diet decades long before Dr. Adkins, built a media empire,…
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A First for the Catholic Church. A First for America?
Pope Benedict made a surprise announcement on February 11th, 2013; he would be the first Pope in modern history to step down from the position. As a matter of fact, he will be the first…
