Adonis vs John Williams
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Compare the life timelines of Adonis (1930–present) and John Williams (1932–present) side by side. Their lives overlapped for 94 years, from 1932 to 2026.
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Adonis (1930–present)
- — Born in Al Qassabin, Syria Verified
- — Adopted the pen name Adonis Verified
- — Graduated in philosophy from Damascus University Verified
- — Imprisoned in Syria for membership of the Syrian Social Nationalist Party Verified
- — Moved to Beirut and later took Lebanese citizenship Verified
- — Co-founded the poetry journal Shi'r with Yusuf al-Khal Verified
- — Founded the journal Mawaqif Verified
- — Completed a doctorate at Saint Joseph University in Beirut Verified
- — Settled in Paris Verified
- — Awarded the Goethe Prize of the city of Frankfurt Verified
John Williams (1932–present)
- — Born in Floral Park, New York Verified
- — Family moved to Los Angeles Verified
- — Served in the United States Air Force Verified
- — Studied piano at the Juilliard School Verified
- — Married the actress and singer Barbara Ruick Verified
- — Won his first Academy Award, for Fiddler on the Roof Verified
- — Composed the score for Jaws Verified
- — Composed the score for Star Wars Verified
- — Appointed conductor of the Boston Pops Orchestra Verified
- — Won an Academy Award for the score of Schindler's List Verified