Interesting facts through Philately

Jan Ove Waldner – The God of Table tennis

Jan Ove Waldner - The God of Table tennis A veritable myth. A living legend of the sport. Nicknamed “the… Read More

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Jaipur Foot – The symbol of India for Humanity

Jaipur Foot - The symbol of India for Humanity The Jaipur Foot was originally developed in the city of Jaipur,… Read More

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Marie Marvingt – Nicknamed the fiancee of danger

  Marie Marvingt - Nicknamed the fiancee of danger Marie Marvingt was a French athlete, mountaineer, aviator and journalist.  In… Read More

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Sophie Blanchard – The first woman to work as a professional balloonist

  Sophie Blanchard - The first woman to work as a professional balloonist Sophie Blanchard was the first woman to… Read More

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Gustave Eiffel, The Man behind The Eiffel Tower in Paris

Gustave Eiffel, The Man behind The Eiffel Tower in Paris The Eiffel Tower is the most visually famous structure in… Read More

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National Philatelic Museum in New Delhi

National Philatelic Museum in New Delhi National Philatelic Museum situated near Connaught Place, is Dak Bhawan which has a post… Read More

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La Marseillaise (French national anthem) is composed by Claude Joseph Rouget de Lisle

"La Marseillaise" is the national anthem of France. The song was written in 1792 by Claude Joseph Rouget de Lisle… Read More

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Bram Stoker, Anglo-Irish novelist and critic, created Count Dracula

Bram Stoker, Anglo-Irish novelist and critic, created Count Dracula Abraham "Bram" Stoker (8 November 1847 – 20 April 1912) was… Read More

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Banff National Park – Canada’s first national park

  Banff National Park - Canada's first national park The Rocky Mountains Park Act becomes law in Canada creating the… Read More

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William I of Orange – The founding father of the Netherlands

William I of Orange - The founding father of the Netherlands William the Silent (24 April 1533 – 10 July… Read More

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