MAY 13
ALEXANDER NEVSKY (May 13, 1220)
May 13 is the birthday of ALEXANDER NEVSKY (1220-1263).
One of the greatest figures in Russian history, this Prince of Novgorod, Grand Prince of Kiev and Grand Prince of Vladimir, defeated the invading Teutonic army in the famed Battle on the Ice.
"On 24 September 2008, Alexander Nevsky was declared the main hero of Russia’s history by popular vote, as reported by the Kommersant Newspaper.
In December 2008, Alexander was voted the greatest Russian in the Name of Russia television poll." (Wikipedia)
SIR ARTHUR SULLIVAN (May 13 1842)
May 13 is the birthday of English composer SIR ARTHUR SULLIVAN (1842-1900).
"I am terrified at the thought that so much hideous and bad music will be put on records forever."
Sullivan "is best known for 14 operatic collaborations with the dramatist W. S. Gilbert, including H.M.S. Pinafore, The Pirates of Penzance and The Mikado. His works include 24 operas, 11 major orchestral works, ten choral works and oratorios, two ballets, incidental music to several plays, and numerous church pieces, songs, and piano and chamber pieces. His hymns and songs include 'Onward, Christian Soldiers' and 'The Lost Chord.'" (Wikipedia)