December 12

Born around 1277 to Domhnall I, Earl of Mar, Isabella married Robert the Bruce in 1295 when he was Earl of Carrick. Their union strengthened Bruce’s political position in Scotland’s turbulent landscape. Tragically, Isabella died within months of her marriage, possibly due to complications from childbirth or a plague outbreak. She left no surviving children, and her untimely death deeply affected Robert, who later became King of Scots. Though her life was brief, her marriage played a pivotal role in the dynastic politics that shaped Scotland’s fight for independence.

Born on December 18, 1750, he was the fourth son of King Adolf Frederick of Sweden and Queen Louisa Ulrika of Prussia. Styled Duke of Östergötland, Frederick Adolf participated in court ceremonies and represented the royal family at official events. He never married or had children, dedicating his life to his ducal duties and the maintenance of his estates. Although he did not pursue high political or military office, he was a familiar presence in Stockholm’s courtly life. Frederick Adolf died in Stockholm on December 12, 1803, marking the end of his ducal tenure.

Gebran Tueni (1957–2005) was a prominent Lebanese journalist, publisher, and politician. As editor and publisher of the daily An-Nahar, he championed investigative reporting and press freedom in a turbulent environment. Elected to Lebanon's Parliament, he advocated for democratic reform and resisted foreign influence, particularly Syrian intervention. Tueni survived a 2004 car bombing that killed his father but remained undeterred in his criticism of regional occupation. His assassination in 2005 by a car bomb sparked widespread protests and fueled the Cedar Revolution. Tueni's legacy endures as a symbol of journalistic courage and the struggle for sovereignty in Lebanon.

Born March 13, 1948 in Faridpur, then part of British India. After completing his education, Molla worked as a journalist, rising to prominence through his writings on national issues. He served as a member of parliament and held leadership positions within the Jamaat-e-Islami party. In 2013, he was tried and convicted for war crimes committed during Bangladesh's 1971 Liberation War, leading to his execution. His trial and execution sparked widespread debate over transitional justice, due process, and political accountability in Bangladesh. Molla remains a controversial figure, emblematic of the complex legacies left by the country's struggle for independence.