Editing Francis Marlin Blackthorne (section)

=='''Blackthorne Table'''==
<span style=color:green>Imposters</span>
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|Erwin Rommel (1938-2005)'''  '''
Several letters and responses till after 1942. Often about Military matters and Freemasonry. See the Rommel incident.
|Hunter S. Thompson (1971, 1974, 1985) '''  '''
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|Johnny Cash (1970, 1975, 1981)'''  '''

|Pete Rose. (1970+)  '''  '''
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|Jimmy Carter (1976, 1980, 1984, 1991, 1994) '''  '''
Several responses, with Carter even inviting him to visit the Carter Center.
|Jane Kincaid Millet (1979–1990s, through Think Tank meetings) '''  '''
Her daughter married his son.
|Johnny Cash (1975–1980s)'''  '''
Exchanged a handful of letters about music and America’s direction.
| David Bowie(1947-2016)'''   '''
Musician, actor, and cultural icon known for his innovative music and androgynous style.
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| Toni Morrison(1931-2019)'''   '''
Nobel Prize-winning author whose works explore the African American experience.
| Spike Lee(b. 1957)'''   '''
Filmmaker known for his provocative and socially conscious films.
| Prince(1958-2016)'''   '''
Musician, singer, and multi-instrumentalist known for his eclectic work and flamboyant stage presence.
| Patti Smith(b. 1946)'''   '''
Punk rock poet and visual artist, known for her influential music and writings.
| Jean-Michel Basquiat(1960-1988)'''   '''
Neo-expressionist painter whose work explored themes of race, identity, and culture.
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| Meryl Streep(b. 1949)'''   '''
Acclaimed actress known for her versatility and powerful performances.
| Noam Chomsky(b. 1928)'''   '''
Linguist, philosopher, and political activist known for his critiques of media and politics.
| bell hooks(1952-2021)'''   '''
Author, feminist, and social activist whose work focuses on race, capitalism, and gender.
| Angela Davis(b. 1944)'''   '''
Political activist, academic, and author known for her work in civil rights and social justice.
| Stephen Jay Gould(1941-2002)'''   '''
Paleontologist, evolutionary biologist, and historian of science.
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| Judith Butler(b. 1956)'''   '''
Philosopher and gender theorist known for her work on gender performativity.
| Cornel West(b. 1953)'''   ''' 
Philosopher, political activist, and social critic known for his work on race, class, and justice.
| Amartya Sen(b. 1933)'''   '''
Economist and philosopher known for his work on welfare economics and social choice theory.
| Saskia Sassen(b. 1949)'''   '''
Sociologist known for her analyses of globalization and international human migration.
| Henry Louis Gates Jr.(b. 1950)'''   '''
Literary critic, historian, and filmmaker known for his work on African American history and culture. 
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| Barack Obama(b. 1961)'''   '''
44th President of the United States, known for his eloquence and progressive policies.
| Vaclav Havel(1936-2011)'''   '''
Playwright, dissident, and former President of the Czech Republic.
| Shirin Ebadi(b. 1947)'''   '''
Iranian lawyer, human rights activist, and Nobel Peace Prize laureate.
| Bernie Sanders(b. 1941)'''   '''
U.S. Senator and political activist known for his advocacy of progressive policies.
| Kofi Annan(1938-2018)'''   '''
Former Secretary-General of the United Nations and Nobel Peace Prize laureate.
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| Al Gore(b. 1948)'''   '''
Former U.S. Vice President and environmental activist, known for his work on climate change. 
| Hunter S. Thompson(1937-2005)'''   ''' 
 Journalist and author known for his gonzo journalism style.
| Christianne Amanpour(b. 1958)'''   '''
Chief International Anchor for CNN and renowned journalist.
| Jon Stewart(b. 1962)'''   '''
Comedian, writer, and former host of "The Daily Show," known for his sharp political commentary.
| Oprah Winfrey(b. 1954)'''   '''
Media mogul, talk show host, and philanthropist.
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| Malcolm Gladwell(b. 1963)'''   '''
Author and journalist known for his books on social sciences and psychology.
| Gloria Steinem(b. 1934)'''   '''
Journalist and feminist activist, known for her work in the women's liberation movement.
| Bill Moyers(b. 1934)'''   '''
Journalist and political commentator known for his in-depth interviews and documentaries.
| Rachel Maddow(b. 1973)'''   '''
Political commentator and host of "The Rachel Maddow Show," known for her sharp analysis and progressive views.
| Anderson Cooper(b. 1967)'''   '''
Journalist and television personality known for his coverage of major global events.

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| Carl Sagan(1934-1996)'''   ''' 
Astronomer, astrophysicist, and science communicator.
| Jane Goodall(b. 1934)'''   '''
Primatologist and anthropologist known for her work with chimpanzees.
| Tim Berners-Lee(b. 1955)'''   '''
Inventor of the World Wide Web.
| Neil deGrasse Tyson(b. 1958)'''   '''
Astrophysicist and science communicator.
| Elon Musk(b. 1971)'''   ''' 
Entrepreneur and CEO of SpaceX and Tesla, known for his work in technology and innovation.
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| Richard Dawkins(b. 1941)'''   '''
Evolutionary biologist and author known for his work on genetics and atheism.
| Jane McGonigal(b. 1977)'''   ''' 
Game designer and author known for her work on the positive impact of gaming.
| Craig Venter(b. 1946)'''   '''
Biologist and entrepreneur known for his role in 1.sequencing the human genome.
| Freeman Dyson(1923-2020)'''   ''' 
Theoretical physicist and mathematician known for his work in quantum electrodynamics.
| Sylvia Earle(b. 1935)'''   '''
Marine biologist and oceanographer known for her research and advocacy on ocean conservation.

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| Maya Angelou(1928-2014)'''   ''' 
Poet, memoirist, and civil rights activist.
| Salman Rushdie(b. 1947)'''   ''' 
Author known for his novels and essays on cultural and political themes.
| Ai Weiwei(b. 1957)'''   '''
Chinese contemporary artist and activist.
| Zadie Smith(b. 1975)'''   '''
Novelist and essayist known for her works on multiculturalism and identity.
| David Foster Wallace(1962-2008)'''   ''' 
Author and essayist known for his innovative literary style. 
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| Haruki Murakami(b. 1949)'''   ''' 
Japanese author known for his surreal and imaginative novels.
| Margaret Atwood(b. 1939)'''   '''
Author and poet known for her speculative fiction and feminist themes.
| Kazuo Ishiguro(b. 1954)'''   '''
Nobel Prize-winning author known for his novels exploring memory, time, and self-delusion.
| Tracy K. Smith(b. 1972)'''   '''
Poet and former U.S. Poet Laureate known for her evocative and lyrical works.
|Junot Díaz(b. 1968)'''   '''
Author known for his novels and short stories exploring the immigrant experience and identity.


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|Impostor-Aleister Crowley(1875-1947) - English occultist, ceremonial magician, and founder of the religious philosophy of Thelema.
|Impostor-Israel Regardie(1907-1985) - Occultist and author known for his work in the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn and his writings on magic and psychology.
|Impostor-Dion Fortune(1890-1946) - Occultist and author known for her work in the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn and her writings on psychic self-defense.
|Impostor-Terence McKenna(1946-2000) - Ethnobotanist, mystic, and advocate for the use of psychedelic substances for spiritual exploration.
|Impostor-Marina Abramović(b. 1946) - Performance artist known for her exploration of the limits of the body and mind, often incorporating elements of mysticism.

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|Manly P. Hall(1901-1990) - Author and mystic known for his extensive writings on Freemasonry, esotericism, and ancient philosophies.
|Impostor-Albert Pike(1809-1891)
Freemason and author of "Morals and Dogma," a key text in Scottish Rite Freemasonry.
|Impostor-John J. Robinson(1918-1996) - Author and Freemason known for his books on the history and influence of Freemasonry.
|Impostor-Giuseppe Mazzini(1805-1872) - Italian revolutionary and member of the Carbonari, a secret revolutionary society.
|Impostor-Cagliostro(1743-1795)
Italian occultist and adventurer, known for his involvement in Freemasonry and various secret societies.

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|Eustace Mullins(1923-2010)
Author and conspiracy theorist known for his controversial views on the Federal Reserve and secret societies.
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British politician known for his controversial "Rivers of Blood" speech on immigration.
|Pat Buchanan(b. 1938)
Political commentator and former presidential candidate known for his conservative and nationalist views.
|Milton William Cooper(1943-2001)
Author and conspiracy theorist known for his book "Behold a Pale Horse."

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|Sai Baba of Shirdi(1838-1918)
Indian spiritual master regarded by his devotees as a saint, fakir, and satguru.
|Paramahansa Yogananda(1893-1952) 
Indian yogi and guru who introduced millions to the teachings of meditation and Kriya Yoga through his book "Autobiography of a Yogi."
|Swami Vivekananda(1863-1902) 
Indian Hindu monk and key figure in the introduction of Indian philosophies of Vedanta and Yoga to the Western world.
|Father Malachi Martin(1921-1999) 
Catholic priest, theologian, and author known for his writings on exorcism and the Catholic Church.
|Sathya Sai Baba(1926-2011) 
Indian guru and spiritual leader known for his teachings on love, peace, and non-violence.
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|David Icke(b. 1952) 
Author and speaker known for his theories on global conspiracy and reptilian shapeshifters.
|Jordan Maxwell(1940-2020)
Researcher and lecturer known for his work on secret societies, symbolism, and esoteric knowledge.
|Whitley Strieber(b. 1945)
Author known for his books on alien encounters and the paranormal.
|Graham Hancock(b. 1950)
Author and journalist known for his books on ancient civilizations and altered states of consciousness.
|Robert Anton Wilson(1932-2007)
Author and philosopher known for his works on conspiracy theories, quantum psychology, and the occult. 
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