Born on This Day: October 3

French prince and poet whose captivity and lyric writing made him a major figure in medieval French literature.

Cherokee chief whose legal and political leadership resisted removal and defended Cherokee sovereignty.

American historian and statesman whose multivolume history helped shape national historical scholarship.

French painter whose color and intimate domestic scenes influenced modern art.

American novelist whose expansive autobiographical fiction influenced modern American literature.

British veterinarian and author whose humane stories brought rural veterinary life to millions of readers.

American novelist and essayist whose historical fiction and political commentary influenced public debate.

American guitarist whose powerful playing revitalized blues and influenced modern rock music.