Academic/intellectual Famous Names Starting with Letter L

Is a Dutch D66 politician.Brinkhorst was an undersecretary of state of foreign affairs and a ministe

Is a Dutch D66 politician.Brinkhorst was an undersecretary of state of foreign affairs and a minister of agriculture. Furthermore he was the leader of the D66-group in the Second Chamber of the Dutch parliament. He was also a minister of economic affairs in the second Balkenende cabinet. Journalists gave him the nickname Brilly the kid.

Is a director of research at the Centre de recherches linguistiques sur l'Asie orientale (CRLAO - UM

Is a director of research at the Centre de recherches linguistiques sur l'Asie orientale (CRLAO - UMR 8563) unit of the Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS)[1]. Born at Paris in 1951[2], he earned his PhD in 1977 at University of Paris 7 and his Doctorat d'Etat in 1990 at University of Aix-Marseille 1[3]. His early work focusses on Chinese dialectology and his recent work, together with William Baxter, has treated the reconstruction of Old Chinese.

Is a Polish historian. He was the president of a Instytut Pamieci Narodowej (Institute of National R

Is a Polish historian. He was the president of a Instytut Pamieci Narodowej (Institute of National Remembrance) (8 June 2000 - 22 December 2005).Leon Kieres was born on May 25, 1948 in Kolonia Zielona, Poland. He graduated from the University of Wroclaw, the Department of Law. Since 1971 he has been working as an academic teacher at the Department of Law and Administration at the University of Wroclaw. In 1976 he defended his doctoral thesis, while in 1985 he successfully completed the habilitation process. In 1991 he was awarded a title of professorship. Since 1996 he holds the prestigious title of professor appointed by the President of the Republic of Poland.

Was an American educator, born at Niantic, Conn. He received his college and graduate training at Bo

Was an American educator, born at Niantic, Conn. He received his college and graduate training at Boston, Harvard, and Columbia universities. He began teaching in 1902 as one of the first to carry American ideas and methods to Puerto Rico. There he was ap

A well-known Argentine writer and philosopher, and probably the major science writer in Argentina.Le

A well-known Argentine writer and philosopher, and probably the major science writer in Argentina.Leonardo Moledo was born in Buenos Aires, in 1947. He enrolled at the prestigious, public secondary school, the National College of Buenos Aires. He was accepted into the University of Buenos Aires, where he received a degree from the School of Natural and Exact Sciences.Moledo was later a research fellow at the National Research Council, during which time he earned a History Degree at the University of Buenos Aires. He wrote his first novel La mala guita (Dirty Money) in 1976 and in 1985, Verídico informe sobre la ciudad de Bree (True Report on the City of Bree). That year, he premiered his first play, Las reglas del juego (The Rules of the Game) at the important San Martín Cultural Centre. He premiered his only other published play, El regreso al hogar (Returning Home), in 1987.

Is the world's tallest living man, according to Guinness World Records 2008. He is a certified veter

Is the world's tallest living man, according to Guinness World Records 2008. He is a certified veterinarian and veterinary surgeon and lives with his mother in the village of Podolyantsi, Ukraine. Leonid Stadnyk's excessive growth began after brain surgery when he was 14 years old. He developed a pituitary gland tumor which caused the gland to secrete large amounts of growth hormone, resulting in what doctors describe as acromegalic gigantism.

Was a German scholar of the English language and English literature. He was the major figure of his

Was a German scholar of the English language and English literature. He was the major figure of his time in Germany in English studies, as professor at Leipzig University (he was the director of its English Department from 1925 to 1944). His book Die Soziologie der Literarischen Geschmacksbildung (München: Rösl & Cie.,1923) won international recognition (English translation: The Sociology of Literary Taste London: Kegan Paul, Trench, Trubner & Co. Ltd., 1945).

Was a Chinese scholar, compiler and prime minister from the Song Dynasty known for his leading in th

Was a Chinese scholar, compiler and prime minister from the Song Dynasty known for his leading in the compilation for the three of the Four Great Books of Song. He was born in what is now Hengshui, Hebei and once served the Later Han and Later Zhou.

Is the President of Sias International University.A native of Wuwei, Gansu, Li Haijun received his B

Is the President of Sias International University.A native of Wuwei, Gansu, Li Haijun received his B.A. degree in English literature from Lanzhou University in 1976. He worked in Tibet Normal College and Tibet University from 1976 to 1994. He worked towards master degrees from Jilin University in 1981 and Nanjing University in 1986.

Was one of the first few computer scientists in China and was well known for his early contributions

Was one of the first few computer scientists in China and was well known for his early contributions to the areas of computer science and computer networks.He returned to China in 1949 to start his research and teaching career as a university professor. He taught at Dalian University of Technology and Northeastern University. He served as the department chair of the departments of Automation and Computer Science and the university vice president at Northeastern University.

Is Vice Chairman of the China Insurance Regulatory Commission, a research fellow and a doctoral supe

Is Vice Chairman of the China Insurance Regulatory Commission, a research fellow and a doctoral supervisor.Li Kemu was born in July 1952. He began working in 1969 as an employee at a farm and factory. He subsequently joined the Dongcheng District Development Planning Commission in 1974. In 1982, he joined the Central Institute of Cameralistics and Finance. Li graduated from the Central College of Finance in 1982 and later taught at the institution. He served as a fellow of the Development Research Center of the State Council in 1984 and has occupied the posts of director general’s secretary, section chief, vice director, editor in chief, director and member of the Party Group. He also worked with a company in Hong Kong during his tenure. In June 1998, Li was appointed as Deputy Director of the Central Financial and Economic Leading Group and headed the Team of Macro-Economy.

Was a prominent Chinese social scientist and public intellectual. For long a trusted spokesperson of

Was a prominent Chinese social scientist and public intellectual. For long a trusted spokesperson of the Chinese Communist Party, he rose to become Vice-President of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences.Dismissed from this position for blunt criticisms of the regime, he emerged in the 1990s as a powerful critic of authoritarianism, and a prominent exponent of Chinese liberalism.From 1941 to 1945 Li studied economics in Beijing (Yanjing University), and Shanghai (St. John's University). In November 1944, he participated in the Communist Party's secret "National Salvation Association of Democratic Youth."

Was a Chinese scholar, journalist, philosopher and reformist during the Qing Dynasty (1644–19

Was a Chinese scholar, journalist, philosopher and reformist during the Qing Dynasty (1644–1911), who inspired Chinese scholars with his writings and reform movements. He died of illness in Beijing at the age of 55.

A renowned educator, writer, translator, literary theorist and lexicographer.In 1949, to escape the

A renowned educator, writer, translator, literary theorist and lexicographer.In 1949, to escape the civil war, Liang fled to Taiwan where he taught at Taiwan Normal University until his retirement in 1966. During this period, he established himself as a lexicographer by bringing out a series of English-Chinese and Chinese-English dictionaries. His translation works included George Orwell's Animal Farm and Marcus Aurelius' Meditations.

Is a Chinese environmental activist, journalist and producer of documentaries whose works are credit

Is a Chinese environmental activist, journalist and producer of documentaries whose works are credited with advancing the Chinese environmental movement.Her idea is to promote "a life of harmony" through reduced consumption and decreased use of harmful practices in daily lives. She served as an environmental adviser on the Beijing Organizing Committee for the 2008 Olympic Games. Through her role as president of Global Village of Beijing, she has produced models for green neighborhood complexes, rural communities, and organized many public awareness campaigns regarding pollution, recycling and reducing consumption.[5]

Was a French Jewish Community pioneer, leader, writer, and lecturer. She married Henri Ackermann, a

Was a French Jewish Community pioneer, leader, writer, and lecturer. She married Henri Ackermann, a dentist and a community activist, in 1959. They had seven children (Théo, Jacqui, Anne, Raoul, Eric, Charles, and Marc). Henri and Liliane Ackermann formed a team, for nearly half a century.

A prominent Argentine stage director and motion picture actor.Lito was born Oscar Alberto Cruz in th

A prominent Argentine stage director and motion picture actor.Lito was born Oscar Alberto Cruz in the La Plata suburb of Berisso in 1941 and began performing in local theatres at the age of 15. Graduating from a La Plata secondary school, he continued to pursue his calling in La Plata's growing independent theatre scene. Enrolling at the University of Buenos Aires School of Architecture and Urbanism in 1961, he made time for performances throughout his studies. Following his 1964 graduation, he enrolled at the prestigious University Theatre Institute of Chile (ITUCH) and returned to Buenos Aires in 1968. He was cast by Argentine playwright Roberto Cossa in a short film adaptation of his Los taitas ("The Uncles") and the following year,

Is a Chinese political scientist and one of the most prominent liberal voices inside Chinese academi

Is a Chinese political scientist and one of the most prominent liberal voices inside Chinese academia. He was known for his studies on modern European classical liberalism as well as conservatism. He is currently a researcher of Institute of Chinese Culture, a subsidiary of China's Ministry of Culture.[1]Liu is an opponent of what are called Asian values, including the view that Asia should take a different route of political development outside of the tradition of liberal democracy, seen as a Western principle. Liu believes liberalism is not simply a Western value, but should be something universal.[2] He is also an admirer of American philosopher Ayn Rand.[3] He does not support direct democracy, and views Jean-Jacques Rousseau as its primary proponent.[4]

Was a famous Confucian scholar of the Han Dynasty. He was born in Xuzhou and related to Liu Bang, th

Was a famous Confucian scholar of the Han Dynasty. He was born in Xuzhou and related to Liu Bang, the founder of the Han dynasty. His son, Liu Xin, developed the "Triple Concordance" astronomical system.

Was born in France[1] and came to Glasgow as a French teacher. He settled in Scotland and wrote innu

Was born in France[1] and came to Glasgow as a French teacher. He settled in Scotland and wrote innumerable books on Scottish history and biography. He was born on 15th November 1845, son of Charles Barbé, Commissaire de Marine,[2] Cherbourg. His mother was Desirée Barbé, née Javelot. He was educated in France and began his teaching career as Professor of English at the College Jean-Bart, [3] Dunkerque. For six years he was tutor to the Princes of Schaumburg-Lippe. In 1880, he married Alice Rosa Allen, who was the daughter of John George Allen of Guernsey.

Was an eminent French historian with interests in geography, demography and sociology. Much of his w

Was an eminent French historian with interests in geography, demography and sociology. Much of his work was devoted to the history of French culture and Paris. Louis Chevalier was born in the Vendée and educated mainly in Paris. He attended the lycée Henri IV, where he was a pupil of the famous teacher of philosophy known as Alain. He entered the Ecole Normale Supérieure in 1932, where a fellow student and close friend was the future president Georges Pompidou. After the war, he taught at the Sciences Po. Among his students was the future French prime minister Edouard Balladur. He was elected to the Collège de France in 1952.

Was the pre-eminent French indologist of the 20th century. In particular, he studied Indian culture

Was the pre-eminent French indologist of the 20th century. In particular, he studied Indian culture and Sanskrit. Only a part of his work has been translated to English.

Was a French statistician and appointed professor of demography at the school of anthropology in Par

Was a French statistician and appointed professor of demography at the school of anthropology in Paris. His son Alphonse Bertillon is known for the invention of anthropometry, and another son Jacques also became a notable statistician.

He is the Associate Professor of Computational Mathematics & Geophysics at Monash University

He is the Associate Professor of Computational Mathematics & Geophysics at Monash University

Is the Greek Minister for Labour and Social Security. She was appointed to the post in September 201

Is the Greek Minister for Labour and Social Security. She was appointed to the post in September 2010 following a cabinet reshuffle,[1] having previously served since the October 2009 installation of George Papandreou's socialist government as Minister for the Economy, Competitiveness and Shipping. Prior to her first cabinet appointment Katseli had been economics spokesperson for her party, Pasok.[2]