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Yes, you may use prominent people in history pretty much any way you choose. Obviously libel laws apply. Generally you cannot libel the dead, however some US states permit lawsuits where the descen...
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#3: Attribution notice added
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System
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2019-12-08T06:39:03Z (almost 5 years ago)
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#2: Initial revision
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Surtsey
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2019-12-08T06:39:03Z (almost 5 years ago)
Yes, you may use prominent people in history pretty much any way you choose. Obviously libel laws apply. Generally you cannot libel the dead, however some US states permit lawsuits where the descendants are the plaintiffs. Avoid people with commercial legacies. e.g. Don't portray Walt Disney as a child molester - The Disney Corporation will bury you, your family, your unborn descendants, anybody who looks like you, and anybody whose name has a similar spelling. Stick to 'real' people. e'g' "Thor" is a mythological Norse god. You are free to use him. However, "Thor" is also a Marvel character. If your "Thor" is similar to Marvel's Thor you'll be in trouble. Lincoln - you may portray any way you wish. Please be aware, I am not a lawyer.
#1: Imported from external source
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System
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2017-06-16T14:03:21Z (over 7 years ago)
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