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==Antoine de Saint-Exupéry== | ==Antoine de Saint-Exupéry== | ||
'''{{wp|Antoine de Saint-Exupéry|Antoine Marie Jean-Baptiste Roger, Vicomte de Saint-Exupéry}}''' (June 29, 1900;– c. July 31 1944) was a French writer and aviator best known for penning the 1943 children's novella ''The Little Prince''. In the [[Mario Quiz Cards]], one card asks players to correctly identify him as the book's writer, with the back of the card featuring a photo and biography of him. | '''{{wp|Antoine de Saint-Exupéry|Antoine Marie Jean-Baptiste Roger, Vicomte de Saint-Exupéry}}''' (June 29, 1900;– c. July 31 1944) was a French writer and aviator best known for penning the 1943 children's novella ''The Little Prince''. In the [[Mario Quiz Cards]], one card asks players to correctly identify him as the book's writer, with the back of the card featuring a photo and biography of him. | ||
==Backstreet Boys== | ==Backstreet Boys== | ||
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==The Beatles== | ==The Beatles== | ||
'''{{wp|The Beatles}}''' were an English rock band active from 1960 to 1970; from 1962 until their dissolution, the band consisted of {{wp|George Harrison}} (February 25, 1943 - November 29, 2001), {{wp|John Lennon}} (October 9, 1940 - December 8, 1980), {{wp|Paul McCartney}} (June 18, 1942 -), and {{wp|Ringo Starr}} (July 7, 1940 -). During the events of "[[Kootie Pie Rocks]]", [[Wendy O. Koopa|Kootie Pie Koopa]] threatened to turn [[Milli Vanilli]] into (Buzzy) [[Buzzy Beetle|Beetles]]. Not understanding what Kootie Pie was referring to, Fab Morvan questioned as to why anyone would want to be a band from the sixties | '''{{wp|The Beatles}}''' were an English rock band active from 1960 to 1970; from 1962 until their dissolution, the band consisted of {{wp|George Harrison}} (February 25, 1943 - November 29, 2001), {{wp|John Lennon}} (October 9, 1940 - December 8, 1980), {{wp|Paul McCartney}} (June 18, 1942 -), and {{wp|Ringo Starr}} (July 7, 1940 -). During the events of "[[Kootie Pie Rocks]]", [[Wendy O. Koopa|Kootie Pie Koopa]] threatened to turn [[Milli Vanilli]] into (Buzzy) [[Buzzy Beetle|Beetles]]. Not understanding what Kootie Pie was referring to, Fab Morvan questioned as to why anyone would want to be a band from the sixties. | ||
A quartet of actual [[Beetle (The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!)|Beetle]]s appeared in a scene from "[[Princess, I Shrunk the Mario Brothers]]". These Beetles were depicted with haircuts resembling the four members of the Beatles. | A quartet of actual [[Beetle (The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!)|Beetle]]s appeared in a scene from "[[Princess, I Shrunk the Mario Brothers]]". These Beetles were depicted with haircuts resembling the four members of the Beatles. | ||
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==Bruce Lee== | ==Bruce Lee== | ||
'''Lee Jun-fan''' (Traditional Chinese: '''李振藩' | '''Lee Jun-fan''' (Traditional Chinese: '''李振藩''') (November 27, 1940 - July 20, 1973), better known as '''{{wp|Bruce Lee}}''' (Traditional Chinese: '''李小龍'''), was a famous Chinese American martial artist. In ''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]'', when Mario discovers [[Bowyer]] in the [[Forest Maze]], he attempts to attack him, but [[Mallow]] holds Mario back, shouting "Who do you think you are, Bruce Lee?". Mallow's mention of Bruce Lee is absent from [[Super Mario RPG (Nintendo Switch)|the Nintendo Switch remake]]. | ||
When fighting against [[Chun-Li]] in the comic "[[Super Mario Klemp-Won-Do: Muskeln sind nicht alles!]]", Mario assumes that his opponent has watched "too much Bruce Lee", due to her kick-style fighting. | When fighting against [[Chun-Li]] in the comic "[[Super Mario Klemp-Won-Do: Muskeln sind nicht alles!]]", Mario assumes that his opponent has watched "too much Bruce Lee", due to her kick-style fighting. | ||
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==Caesar Augustus== | ==Caesar Augustus== | ||
'''{{wp|Augustus|Gaius Julius Caesar Augustus}}''' (September 23, 63 BC - August 19, AD 14) was the first Roman Emperor, reigning from 27 BC until his death in AD 14. In "[[The Venice Menace]]", the [[Gondolier]] briefly mentioned Caesar Augustus, along with several other famous people of Italian descent. | '''{{wp|Augustus|Gaius Julius Caesar Augustus}}''' (September 23, 63 BC - August 19, AD 14) was the first Roman Emperor, reigning from 27 BC until his death in AD 14. In "[[The Venice Menace]]", the [[Gondolier]] briefly mentioned Caesar Augustus, along with several other famous people of Italian descent. | ||
==Christopher Columbus== | ==Christopher Columbus== | ||
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==Eddie Murphy== | ==Eddie Murphy== | ||
'''{{wp|Eddie Murphy|Eddie Regan Murphy}}''' (April 3 1961 - ) is an American actor, comedian, and singer. In the ''[[Club Mario]]'' episode accompanying "[[The Unzappables]]", [[Joe Piscopo]] mentions that he knows and talks to Eddie Murphy personally. Additionally, in ''[[Welcome to Greedville]]'', he is referenced in the memo written by [[List of implied characters#Thaddeus P. Gradgrind|Thaddeus P. Gradgrind]], which can be found in the [[Welcome to Greedville#Pyramid Theater|Pyramid Theater]]. The note says that Wario treks through a [[40 Below Fridge|fridge]] bigger than Murphy's garage. | '''{{wp|Eddie Murphy|Eddie Regan Murphy}}''' (April 3 1961 - ) is an American actor, comedian, and singer. In the ''[[Club Mario]]'' episode accompanying "[[The Unzappables]]", [[Joe Piscopo]] mentions that he knows and talks to Eddie Murphy personally. Additionally, in ''[[Welcome to Greedville]]'', he is referenced in the memo written by [[List of implied characters#Thaddeus P. Gradgrind|Thaddeus P. Gradgrind]], which can be found in the [[Welcome to Greedville#Pyramid Theater|Pyramid Theater]]. The note says that Wario treks through a [[40 Below Fridge|fridge]] bigger than Murphy's garage. | ||
==Eisenhower== | ==Eisenhower== | ||
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==Francis of Assisi== | ==Francis of Assisi== | ||
''' | '''{{wp|Francis of Assisi}}''' (1181/1182 - October 3, 1226) was a friar and founder of the Franciscans. He was mentioned by a scientist in the game ''Mario is Missing!'' as the person the city of [[San Francisco]] was named after. | ||
==Frank Sinatra== | ==Frank Sinatra== | ||
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==Frida Kahlo== | ==Frida Kahlo== | ||
'''{{wp|Frida Kahlo}}''' (6 July 1907 – 13 July 1954) was a Mexican painter. She was mentioned in the game ''Mario is Missing!'' (misspelled as '''Freida Kahlo''') in a pamphlet about [[Mexico City]]'s [[Fine Arts Palace]] as one of "Mexico's greatest artists." It is also mentioned that she was married to [[List of implied people#Diego Rivera|Diego Rivera]]. | '''{{wp|Frida Kahlo}}''' (6 July 1907 – 13 July 1954) was a Mexican painter. She was mentioned in the game ''Mario is Missing!'' (misspelled as '''Freida Kahlo''') in a pamphlet about [[Mexico City]]'s [[Fine Arts Palace]] as one of "Mexico's greatest artists." It is also mentioned that she was married to [[List of implied people#Diego Rivera|Diego Rivera]]. | ||
==Gene Vincent== | ==Gene Vincent== | ||
'''{{wp|Gene Vincent}}''' (May 26, 1935 – October 12, 1971) was an American rock 'n' roll and rockabilly musician who was mentioned by Mario in ''Super Mario Bros.: Favorite Mushroom Party Hits!!!''. In the introduction to his song "{{wp|Be-Bop-a-Lula}}", Mario mentions that he would tell Mario and the listener how Mario fell in love with Princess Lula. | '''{{wp|Gene Vincent}}''' (May 26, 1935 – October 12, 1971) was an American rock 'n' roll and rockabilly musician who was mentioned by Mario in ''Super Mario Bros.: Favorite Mushroom Party Hits!!!''. In the introduction to his song "{{wp|Be-Bop-a-Lula}}", Mario mentions that he would tell Mario and the listener how Mario fell in love with Princess Lula. | ||
==Gustave Eiffel== | ==Gustave Eiffel== | ||
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==Hadrian== | ==Hadrian== | ||
'''{{wp|Hadrian|Caesar Traianus Hadrianus}}''' (January 24, 76 - July 10, 138) was a [[Rome|Roman]] emperor from 117 to 138 AD. According to a pamphlet in the game ''Mario is Missing!'', he commissioned the building of [[Hadrian's Arch]]. He also built the city of Hadrianopolis which was separated from [[Athens]] by the Arch. | '''{{wp|Hadrian|Caesar Traianus Hadrianus}}''' (January 24, 76 - July 10, 138) was a [[Rome|Roman]] emperor from 117 to 138 AD. According to a pamphlet in the game ''Mario is Missing!'', he commissioned the building of [[Hadrian's Arch]]. He also built the city of Hadrianopolis which was separated from [[Athens]] by the Arch. | ||
==Herbert Hoover== | ==Herbert Hoover== | ||
'''{{wp|Herbert Hoover|Herbert Clark Hoover}}''' (August 10, 1874 – October 20, 1964) was an American politician who served as President of the United States from 1929 to 1933. He is most known for his mishandling of the Great Depression, which resulted in him losing his reelection bid to Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1932. In the ''[[Mario Party 7 Bon Voyage Quiz]]'', "President Herbert Hoover" appears as an incorrect answer for the question "In [[Pyramid Park]], whose face is carved on the Sphinx?" | '''{{wp|Herbert Hoover|Herbert Clark Hoover}}''' (August 10, 1874 – October 20, 1964) was an American politician who served as President of the United States from 1929 to 1933. He is most known for his mishandling of the Great Depression, which resulted in him losing his reelection bid to Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1932. In the ''[[Mario Party 7 Bon Voyage Quiz]]'', "President Herbert Hoover" appears as an incorrect answer for the question "In [[Pyramid Park]], whose face is carved on the Sphinx?" | ||
==Hulk Hogan== | ==Hulk Hogan== | ||
'''{{wp|Hulk Hogan|Terry Gene Bollea}}''' (August 11, 1953 | '''{{wp|Hulk Hogan|Terry Gene Bollea}}''' (August 11, 1953), better known by his ring name, '''Hulk Hogan''', is a famous retired American wrestler. In the fifth installment of ''[[Super Mario Adventures]]'', [[Roy Koopa]] claimed that, "The Hulkster '''himself''' couldn't have stopped her!" when trying to explain why [[Princess Peach|Princess Toadstool]] had been able to escape him and the other [[Koopalings]]. The Hulkster was one of Hulk Hogan's nicknames as a wrestler. | ||
==The Human Beinz== | ==The Human Beinz== | ||
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==Jackie Chan== | ==Jackie Chan== | ||
''' | '''Chan Kong-sang''' (Traditional Chinese: '''陳港生''') (April 7, 1954 - ), better known as '''{{wp|Jackie Chan}}''' (Traditional Chinese: '''成龍'''; Pinyin: ''Chéng Lóng''; Jyutping: ''sing4 lung4''; Cantonese Yale: ''Sìhng Lùhng''), is a renowned Hong Kong actor and martial artist. In ''[[Welcome to Greedville]]'', he is referenced in the memo written by [[List of implied characters#Thaddeus P. Gradgrind|Thaddeus P. Gradgrind]], which can be found in the [[Welcome to Greedville#Pyramid Theater|Pyramid Theater]]. | ||
==James Dean== | ==James Dean== | ||
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==Jerry Lee Lewis== | ==Jerry Lee Lewis== | ||
'''{{wp|Jerry Lee Lewis}}''' (September 29, 1935 - October 28, 2022) was an American rock 'n' roll and country musician. He was mentioned by Mario in ''Super Mario Bros.: Favorite Mushroom Party Hits!!!''. In the introduction to his song "{{wp|Great Balls of Fire}}", Mario mentions that he was about to sing. | '''{{wp|Jerry Lee Lewis}}''' (September 29, 1935 - October 28, 2022) was an American rock 'n' roll and country musician. He was mentioned by Mario in ''Super Mario Bros.: Favorite Mushroom Party Hits!!!''. In the introduction to his song "{{wp|Great Balls of Fire}}", Mario mentions that he was about to sing. | ||
==Jim Nabors== | ==Jim Nabors== | ||
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==Joseph Stalin== | ==Joseph Stalin== | ||
'''{{wp|Joseph Stalin|Joseph Vissarionovich Stalin}}''' (Georgian: '''იოსებ ბესარიონის ძე სტალინი''', ''Ioseb Besarionis dze Stalini''; Russian: '''Иосиф Виссарионович Сталин''', ''Iosif Vissarionovich Stalin'') (December 18, 1878 – March 5, 1953) was a Georgian politician who served as | '''{{wp|Joseph Stalin|Joseph Vissarionovich Stalin}}''' (Georgian: '''იოსებ ბესარიონის ძე სტალინი''', ''Ioseb Besarionis dze Stalini''; Russian: '''Иосиф Виссарионович Сталин''', ''Iosif Vissarionovich Stalin'') (December 18, 1878 – March 5, 1953) was a Georgian politician who served as the head of state of the Soviet Union from 1924 until his death in 1953. He is best known as the primary military leader against Nazi Germany during the Eastern Front of World War II and as the namesake of Stalinism, an ultra-authoritarian interpretation of Marxist-Leninist communism which influenced the policies of multiple other Eastern Bloc states. In [[Mario is Missing! (PC)|the PC version of ''Mario is Missing!'']], Stalin (whose first name is given the alternate spelling "Josef") is mentioned in a pamphlet about the [[Moscow Metro]], which credits him with building the establishment. A scientist in [[Moscow]] additionally states that "Stalin ordered the Metro to begin service in 1935." Additionally, in [[Mario is Missing! (Nintendo Entertainment System)|the NES version]], one of the questions that Luigi must answer when returning the [[Emperor's Bell]] is "Who had the bell placed in the tower?", with "Joseph Stalin" being one of the incorrect options. | ||
==Keanu Reeves== | ==Keanu Reeves== | ||
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==Louis XVI== | ==Louis XVI== | ||
'''{{wp|Louis XVI}}''' (August 23, 1754 – January 21, 1793) was the king of France from 1774 until his execution in 1793 during the French Revolution. He is most known for his support for the American Revolution and his mishandling of the financial crisis in his home country that followed, with the latter culminating in his deposition and the consequent end of the ''Ancien Régime'', the original dynastic monarchy of France. In the [[Mario Quiz Cards]], one card lists his death as one of the incorrect options for the question "What event marked the beginning of the French Revolution?" Louis XVI is also mentioned in the explanation of the correct answer provided on the back. | '''{{wp|Louis XVI}}''' (August 23, 1754 – January 21, 1793) was the king of France from 1774 until his execution in 1793 during the French Revolution. He is most known for his support for the American Revolution and his mishandling of the financial crisis in his home country that followed, with the latter culminating in his deposition and the consequent end of the ''Ancien Régime'', the original dynastic monarchy of France. In the [[Mario Quiz Cards]], one card lists his death as one of the incorrect options for the question "What event marked the beginning of the French Revolution?" Louis XVI is also mentioned in the explanation of the correct answer provided on the back. | ||
==Madonna== | ==Madonna== | ||
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==Mao Zedong== | ==Mao Zedong== | ||
'''{{wp|Mao Zedong}}''' (Chinese: | '''{{wp|Mao Zedong}}''' (Simplified Chinese: '''毛泽东'''; Pinyin: ''Máo Zédōng'') (December 26, 1893 - September 9, 1976) was a Chinese communist military and political leader, serving as the first head of state of the {{wp|China|People's Republic of China}} from 1949 until his death in 1976. He was mentioned in a pamphlet in the game ''Mario is Missing!'' as the one to {{wp|Proclamation of the People's Republic of China|announce}} the formation of the state in front of the [[Forbidden City|Gate of Heavenly Peace]] in 1949. | ||
==Marilyn Monroe== | ==Marilyn Monroe== | ||
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==Martha Graham== | ==Martha Graham== | ||
'''{{wp|Martha Graham}}''' (May 11, 1894 – April 1, 1991) was an American dancer and choreographer best known for her substantial impact on the evolution of American dance. One entry in the [[Mario Quiz Cards]] asks players who Graham was, with the back of the card featuring a photo and short biography of her. | '''{{wp|Martha Graham}}''' (May 11, 1894 – April 1, 1991) was an American dancer and choreographer best known for her substantial impact on the evolution of American dance. One entry in the [[Mario Quiz Cards]] asks players who Graham was, with the back of the card featuring a photo and short biography of her. | ||
==Mel Gibson== | ==Mel Gibson== | ||
'''{{wp|Mel Gibson|Mel Columcille Gerard Gibson}}''' (January 3, 1956 - ) is a famous [[United States of America|American]] actor who passes through [[Brooklyn]] in ''[[The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!]]'' live-action segment "[[Marianne and Luigeena]]." [[Marianne]] and [[Luigeena]] notice him while searching for [[Mario]] and [[Luigi]]. As a result, they quickly lose interest in [[Lyle Alzado]] and leave to track Mel Gibson back to his home. Lyle Alzado then grumbles about Mel Gibson stealing Marianne and Luigeena from him. | '''{{wp|Mel Gibson|Mel Columcille Gerard Gibson}}''' (January 3, 1956 - ) is a famous [[United States of America|American]] actor who passes through [[Brooklyn]] in ''[[The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!]]'' live-action segment "[[Marianne and Luigeena]]." [[Marianne]] and [[Luigeena]] notice him while searching for [[Mario]] and [[Luigi]]. As a result, they quickly lose interest in [[Lyle Alzado]] and leave to track Mel Gibson back to his home. Lyle Alzado then grumbles about Mel Gibson stealing Marianne and Luigeena from him. | ||
==Michael Jackson== | ==Michael Jackson== | ||
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Jackson makes a cameo appearance in the ''[[Club Nintendo]]'' comic [[Super Mario: Coole Klänge]] as one of the musicians waiting for an appointment with [[Max Milliplatt]]. | Jackson makes a cameo appearance in the ''[[Club Nintendo]]'' comic [[Super Mario: Coole Klänge]] as one of the musicians waiting for an appointment with [[Max Milliplatt]]. | ||
==Muhammad Ali== | ==Muhammad Ali== | ||
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==Napoleon== | ==Napoleon== | ||
'''{{wp|Napoleon|Napoleon Bonaparte}}''' (August 15, 1769 - May 5, 1821) was a French military and political leader who served as the head of state of the {{wp|French First Republic}} and {{wp|First French Empire}} from 1799 to 1814 and again for 110 days the following year. In the game ''Mario is Missing!'', he was mentioned in a pamphlet as the commissioner of the [[Arc de Triomphe]]. | '''{{wp|Napoleon|Napoleon Bonaparte}}''' (August 15, 1769 - May 5, 1821) was a French military and political leader who served as the head of state of the {{wp|French First Republic}} and {{wp|First French Empire}} from 1799 to 1814 and again for 110 days the following year. In the game ''Mario is Missing!'', he was mentioned in a pamphlet as the commissioner of the [[Arc de Triomphe]]. | ||
==Nero== | ==Nero== | ||
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'''Nakano Yuki''' (Japanese: '''中野中野''') (August 15, 1960), better known as '''Sunplaza Nakano''' (Japanese: '''サンプラザ中野''') or '''Sunplaza Nakano-kun''' (Japanese: '''サンプラザ中野くん''') is a Japanese musician and author. At the time, he was one of the night hosts for the {{wp|All Night Nippon}} radio program. In the game manual of ''[[All Night Nippon: Super Mario Bros.]]'', it is mentioned that "Sunplaza was fooled by Koopa's letter to his 'Illusionary Business Prosperity' corner into visiting him. And he was changed into Koopa Tribe minion 'OkaP.'" Although not present in the game, the enemies "OkaP" and "Pakkun OkaP" seem to have been based on his appearance. | '''Nakano Yuki''' (Japanese: '''中野中野''') (August 15, 1960), better known as '''Sunplaza Nakano''' (Japanese: '''サンプラザ中野''') or '''Sunplaza Nakano-kun''' (Japanese: '''サンプラザ中野くん''') is a Japanese musician and author. At the time, he was one of the night hosts for the {{wp|All Night Nippon}} radio program. In the game manual of ''[[All Night Nippon: Super Mario Bros.]]'', it is mentioned that "Sunplaza was fooled by Koopa's letter to his 'Illusionary Business Prosperity' corner into visiting him. And he was changed into Koopa Tribe minion 'OkaP.'" Although not present in the game, the enemies "OkaP" and "Pakkun OkaP" seem to have been based on his appearance. | ||
==Theodore Roosevelt== | ==Theodore Roosevelt== | ||
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==Tommy James and the Shondells== | ==Tommy James and the Shondells== | ||
'''{{wp|Tommy James and the Shondells}}''' is an American rock band that was mentioned by Mario in ''Super Mario Bros.: Favorite Mushroom Party Hits!!!'' which comprised of Eddie Gray, (February 27, 1948 -) Peter Lucia Jr., (February 2, 1947 - January 6, 1987) Mike Vale, (July 17, 1949 -) Ron Rossman, (February 28, 1945 -) and {{wp|Tommy James}} (April 29, 1947 -) at the time. In the introduction to their song "{{wp|Mony Mony}}", Mario mentions that they were going to sing about Princess Mony. In actuality MONY is an acronym for the {{wp|Axa|Mutual of New York}} insurance company.<ref>[https://www.songfacts.com/blog/interviews/tommy-james Interview with Tommy James] ''Songfacts''. Retrieved October 29, 2020.</ref> | '''{{wp|Tommy James and the Shondells}}''' is an American rock band that was mentioned by Mario in ''Super Mario Bros.: Favorite Mushroom Party Hits!!!'' which comprised of Eddie Gray, (February 27, 1948 -) Peter Lucia Jr., (February 2, 1947 - January 6, 1987) Mike Vale, (July 17, 1949 -) Ron Rossman, (February 28, 1945 -) and {{wp|Tommy James}} (April 29, 1947 -) at the time. In the introduction to their song "{{wp|Mony Mony}}", Mario mentions that they were going to sing about Princess Mony. In actuality MONY is an acronym for the {{wp|Axa|Mutual of New York}} insurance company.<ref>[https://www.songfacts.com/blog/interviews/tommy-james Interview with Tommy James] ''Songfacts''. Retrieved October 29, 2020.</ref> | ||
==Valerie Bertinelli== | ==Valerie Bertinelli== | ||
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==Vladimir Lenin== | ==Vladimir Lenin== | ||
'''Vladimir Ilyich Ulyanov''' (Russian: '''Владимир Ильич Ульянов''') (April 22, 1870 – January 21, 1924), better known as '''{{wp|Vladimir Lenin}}''' (Russian: '''Владимир Ленин'''), was a Russian political theorist and communist revolutionary who served as the first | '''Vladimir Ilyich Ulyanov''' (Russian: '''Владимир Ильич Ульянов''') (April 22, 1870 – January 21, 1924), better known as '''{{wp|Vladimir Lenin}}''' (Russian: '''Владимир Ленин'''), was a Russian political theorist and communist revolutionary who served as the first head of state of the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic from 1917 until his death in 1924 and of the Soviet Union from 1922 until his death. He is also known as the founder and namesake of Marxism-Leninism, which served as the leading school of communism until the Soviet Union's dissolution at the end of 1991, and for leading the October Revolution, which deposed the Russian Republic in favor of its Soviet counterpart. In [[Mario is Missing! (PC)|the PC version of ''Mario is Missing!'']], Lenin is mentioned when Luigi visits [[Moscow]], the former capital of the Soviet Union; his [[Lenin's Tomb|tomb]] is shut down when the Koopa Troop steals the [[guard's hat pin]], and Luigi must answer questions about Lenin in order to prove its legitimacy after recovering it. The tomb's pamphlet also gives a brief overview of Lenin and his role in the Russian Revolution (though it mistakenly implies that he led the February Revolution, which deposed the monarchy in favor of the Russian Republic, rather than the October one). | ||
==References== | ==References== |