6. Henry Darger
Infamous as the man who embodied 'outsider art,' Henry Darger was a reclusive artist often deemed as mentally challenged. Deceased in 1973, his nonconformist art and literature found recognition in the 1990s. His fantasy manuscripts are the most stunning pieces of art ever discovered.
7. Henry David Thoreau
This world famous philosopher whose political writings have inspired many world leaders like Mahatma Gandhi, Martin Luther King Jr and Leo Tolstoy died in 1862. With little money to his name coming from working in a pencil factory and occasional lecturing when he was alive, Henry took to alcoholism after his wife died. He is now praised universally for his unique style and views on nature.
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