So apparently Twitter isn’t just for live people — there are quite a few famous dead folks on there as well. Do a search for a deceased celeb, musician or politician and chances are, you’ll find a Twitter account for them. Some are created to remember that person’s work or words, while others are used as though that person was sending tweets themselves. Here’s a short sample of what you might find, along with the Twitter name:

Abraham Lincoln: @RealLincoln

Albert Einstein: @alberteinstein

Edgar Allen Poe: @MisterPoe

Jerry Garcia: @Jerry_Garcia

Jesus Christ: @kingofthejews

King Henry VIII: @kingohenry

Tupac Shakur: @TheReal2Pac

William Shakespeare: @willshake

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