What historical figures were actually admirable?

I will tell you of two men from the 19th century who were extremely admirable. Neither of them were hypocritical slave-owners either (it is so easy to realize an 'evil' is being committed but quite another to actively counter it). 1. read more

If you take out any of them from history lives of most people will be different from now. Question is are they admirable-Yes that’s why people follow them so much that they can kill or be killed for them. If you go by a vote on the number of people who admire them then also these will stand out. read more