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Leonardo Da Vinci was a famous Italian polymath, or a person of wide-ranging knowledge, during the Renaissance. Da Vinci was especially interested in invention, painting, drawing, sculpting, and architecture. He was also highly interested in studying and drawing male anatomy. A majority of biographers have concluded that Da Vinci most likely was a gay man,Continue reading “Leonardo Da Vinci”

Freddie Mercury, a British singer and songwriter, involved himself in relationships with both men and women but never publicly announced his sexuality. Mercury declared that he, “never wanted to have an in-depth discussion about [his] sexuality.” Many biographers have come to the conclusion that Mercury was a homosexual man who had relationships with the oppositeContinue reading “Freddie Mercury”

Although Emily Dickinson never claimed her sexual identity, historians commonly agree that Dickinson most likely identified as bisexual or lesbian. Dickinson wrote many love letters, but a majority of them remained unaddressed, which would make sense if she was writing to a female lover given the time. Biographers remain unsure who these letters were writtenContinue reading “Emily Dickinson”

Elton John, a famous singer, songwriter, and pianist, has identified himself as both an activist and a member of the LGBTQ+ Community. John came out in 1976, but later came out as a gay man in 1988. He has also fought against AIDS and for queer rights since the late 1980s. John was once engagedContinue reading “Elton John”

Eleanor Roosevelt was an American diplomat, activist, and political figure that would eventually become a First Lady of the United States. Throughout history, Roosevelt’s sexuality has been a subject of debate, although evidence largely supports that she either was a closeted lesbian or bisexual woman. According to many sources from both within and out ofContinue reading “Eleanor Roosevelt”

David Bowie, an English singer and songwriter, officially came out in 1972 during an interview with Melody Maker Magazine. “I’m gay,” Bowie stated. “And always have been, even when I was David Jones.” Publicly coming out at this point in time was an act of bravery, as a majority of the population still considered homosexualityContinue reading “David Bowie”

The White House website describes Abraham Lincoln as the sixteenth president of the United States, but Lincoln had done so much more and even became a queer icon throughout his lifetime. Historians have speculated that Abraham identified as homosexual or bisexual, but remained closeted throughout his lifetime. Hiding one’s sexuality was highly common at theContinue reading “Abraham Lincoln”