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Key Figures for human rights

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  • Period: 628 BCE to 550 BCE

    Zarathustra

    He was a mystic in Persia, he lived in Persia, actually Iran and he was the founder of Zoroastrian faith. He believed that humans had to promoted truth and do and say good things to help others. He thinks that if everyone did that, the society could be better.
  • Period: 600 BCE to 529 BCE

    Cyrus the Elder

    He was a Persian king in Persia, actually Iran. He promoted freedom for everyone, and he didn't force people.
  • Period: Jan 1, 1338 to Jul 15, 1381

    John Ball

    He was a priest from England and he lived there all his life. He helped to fight for human rights, promoting the equality between rich and poor people. Also, he thinks on the equality regardless the money.
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    Jean-Jaques Roseau

    He was a philosopher in the 19th century. He lived all his life in Switzerland and fight for the human rights. He argued that the government should share his power to all people and live equally.
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    John Stuart Mill

    He was a philosopher in the 19th century, and he lives all his life in England. He was a fighter for the human rights, and he promoted that everyone have to have free speech and individual freedom.
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    Gean-Henry Durant

    He lived in the 19th century in Switzerland. He developed international treaties. Also, he fights for the human rights, establishing the international Comite of Red Cross.