Can You Spell These Famous Names?

Welcome to another one of our spelling challenges! In this fun spelling bee, you'll prove both your spelling skills and your knowledge of famous people in history and in culture today. You'll have 13 photos and descriptions of famous people. You'll need to spell their names correctly to score the question. But don't worry, you won't have to do it from scratch, you'll get a few letters of their name as a hint. Good luck!
 
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Can you spell the name of the Nobel laureate in Literature who wrote "One Hundred Years of Solitude"?
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Please spell the name of the British biologist who popularized the gene-centered view of evolution?
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Can you spell the name of the American jazz trumpet player known as "Satchmo"?
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How do you spell the name of the French impressionist painter famous for his series of Water Lilies?
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Can you spell the name of the German philosopher who wrote "Beyond Good and Evil"?
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How do you spell the name of the Russian playwright and short-story writer known for "Three Sisters" and "The Cherry Orchard"?
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Can you spell the name of the British actress and UN Women Goodwill ambassador who starred in the "Harry Potter" film series?
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an you spell the name of the Spanish painter, sculptor, printmaker, ceramicist and stage designer who spent most of his adult life in France?
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How do you spell the name of the British natural historian who presented the "Planet Earth" series?
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Can you spell the name of the American social reformer and women's rights activist who played a pivotal role in the women's suffrage movement?
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How do you spell the name of the British musician and former member of the Beatles?
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Can you spell the name of the famous Italian painter and scientist who painted the "Mona Lisa"?
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Can you spell the name of the Mexican painter known for her self-portraits and works inspired by the nature and artifacts of Mexic
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