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World Refugee Day 2018: Thirteen famous people you may not know were refugees

Written by on 20/06/2018

Thousands of families are forced to flee for their lives every day because of violence in their countries, according to the United Nations.

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On World Refugee Day, Sky News looks at some of the famous examples of refugees who have left their mark in the worlds of science, arts, politics and sport.

Tap or click on the images below to reveal the story behind each personality.

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