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Louis Aragon

(1897 - 1982) French poet, essayist and novelist. He was one of the founders of Dadaism and Surrealism.

Louis Bleriot

(1872-1936), French inventor and aviator. In 1909 he became the first pilot to successfully fly an aeroplane across the English Channel.

Louis Botha

(1862 - 1919), South African general and statesman. He led the Boer forces against the British during the Boer War. In 1910 he became the first prime minister of South Africa.

Louis Burt Mayer

[real name Eliezer Mayer], (1885 - 1957), Russian-born American movie producer. In 1924 he joined with Samuel Goldwyn to form Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, and became one of the most powerful of the Hollywood moguls.

Louis Daniel Armstrong

(1901 - 1971), American jazz trumpeter, singer and jazz band leader. His nickname was 'Satchmo'. One of his most successful songs was 'What a wonderful world'.