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shaw

/ʃɔː/

Übersetzung: Eigenname, der den Nachnamen bekannter Persönlichkeiten bezeichnet, darunter der britische Dramatiker und Mitbegründer der Fabian Society, der amerikanische Klarinettist und Swing-Bandleader, der amerikanische Humorist, der über das Landleben schrieb, und die amerikanische Ärztin und Suffragette.

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A proper noun referring to a surname of notable individuals, including a British playwright and founder of the Fabian Society, a United States clarinetist and swing band leader, a United States humorist who wrote about rural life, and a United States physician and suffragist.

  • 🇩🇪Eigenname, der den Nachnamen bekannter Persönlichkeiten bezeichnet, darunter der britische Dramatiker und Mitbegründer der Fabian Society, der amerikanische Klarinettist und Swing-Bandleader, der amerikanische Humorist, der über das Landleben schrieb, und die amerikanische Ärztin und Suffragette.
  1. George Bernard Shaw B2 formal

    A renowned Irish-born British playwright, critic, and political activist, founder of the Fabian Society, known for works like 'Pygmalion' (1856-1950).

    • George Bernard Shaw won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1925.
    • Shaw's play 'Pygmalion' was adapted into the musical 'My Fair Lady'.
    • As a co-founder of the Fabian Society, Shaw advocated for gradual socialist reform.

    🇩🇪George Bernard Shaw

  2. Artie Shaw B2 formal

    An influential American clarinetist, composer, and bandleader of the swing era (1910-2004).

    • Artie Shaw's recording of 'Begin the Beguine' became a massive hit in 1938.
    • Shaw was one of the most popular swing bandleaders of the 1930s and 1940s.
    • Despite his success, Artie Shaw retired from music several times.

    🇩🇪Artie Shaw

  3. Henry Wheeler Shaw (Josh Billings) C1 formal american

    An American humorist and writer known for his witty observations on rural life in the 19th century (1818-1885).

    • Henry Wheeler Shaw, writing as Josh Billings, was famous for his comic almanacs.
    • Shaw's humorous essays often poked fun at human nature and society.
    • His work was widely read in newspapers across the United States.

    🇩🇪Henry Wheeler Shaw (Josh Billings)

  4. Anna Howard Shaw C1 formal american

    A prominent American physician and suffragist who led the National American Woman Suffrage Association (1847-1919).

    • Anna Howard Shaw was a key leader in the fight for women's voting rights.
    • Shaw served as president of the National American Woman Suffrage Association.
    • She was also one of the first women to be ordained as a Methodist minister.

    🇩🇪Anna Howard Shaw

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