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Maya Angelou (/ˈændʒəloʊ/ ⓘ AN-jə-loh;[1][2] born Marguerite Annie Johnson; April 4, 1928 – May 28, 2014) was an American memoirist, essayist, poet, and civil rights activist. She published seven autobiographies, three books of essays, several books of poetry, and is credited with a list of plays, movies, and television shows spanning over 50 years. She received dozens of awards and more than 50 honorary degrees.[3] Angelou's series of seven autobiographies focus on her childhood and early adult experiences. The first, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings (1969), tells of her life up to the age of 17 and brought her international recognition and acclaim. Born Marguerite Annie Johnson April 4, 1928 St. LOUIS, Missouri, U.S. Died May 28, 2014 (aged 86) Winston-Salem, North Carolina, U.S. Occupation Writer poet civil rights activist Period 1951–2014 Subject Memoir poetry Spouses Tosh Angelos ​ ​(m. 1951; div. 1954)​ PAUL du Feu ​ ​(m. 1974; div. 1983)​ Children 1 https://lnkd.in/gas9jDUa Marduk (/ˈmɑːrdʊk/;[2] cuneiform: 𒀭𒀫𒌓 dAMAR.UTU; Sumerian: amar utu.k "calf of the sun; solar calf"; Hebrew: מְרֹדַךְ, Modern: Merōdaḵ, Tiberian: Mərōḏaḵ) was a god from ancient Mesopotamia, patron deity of Babylon. https://lnkd.in/g8MZASDe Mar Raphael I Bidawid (Syriac: ܪܘܦܐܝܠ ܩܕܡܝܐ ܒܝܬ ܕܘܝܕ, Arabic مار روفائيل الاول بيداويد) (April 17, 1922 – July 7, 2003) was the Patriarch of the Chaldean Catholic Church from 1989–2003. He was also a Syriac scholar. https://lnkd.in/e-MNK25R AI Overview In Roman mythology, Maia (often called Maia Maiestas) was an ancient earth, spring, and fertility goddess who embodied the concept of growth and the majesty of the Roman people. She is best known as the namesake of the month of May and the mother of the MESSENGER god Mercury. Key Associations and Roles The Month of May: The Roman month Maius (May) is widely believed to be named after Maia, owing to her connection with the blossoming and abundance of springtime. Nature and Earth: She represented the creative force of the earth and was closely associated with other earth goddesses like Terra, Ops, and Bona Dea. Goddess of Majesty: Her alternate name, Maiesta (or Maiestas), is rooted in the Latin word maius (meaning "greater") and personified the majesty and growth of the Roman state. AI Overview In Latin, "angel" is angelus (singular) and angeli (plural).This Late Latin word—borrowed from the Greek ángelos (meaning "MESSENGER")—is the origin of the English word "ANGEL".