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People

Historical figures

Carl Fredrik Fallén (1764–1830) was a prominent Swedish botanist and entomologist whose work significantly advanced the field of insect taxonomy in Scandinavia during the early 19th century. Born on 22 September 1764 in Kristinehamn, Värmland, he studied at Uppsala University before becoming a professor of natural history at Lund University in 1801, a position he held until his death on 26 August 1830 at Esperöd near Kristianstad. Fallén's research focused on classifying and describing Swedish insect species, building directly on the Linnaean system of binomial nomenclature introduced by Carl Linnaeus, which emphasized systematic categorization based on morphological characteristics. His efforts helped solidify entomology as a distinct scientific discipline in Sweden, with his extensive collections—now preserved at Lund University's Museum of Zoology—serving as foundational references for later researchers. Fallén's broader impact on extended to other insect orders, particularly Diptera and , where he proposed over 60 new species-group names that remain relevant in modern classifications. Notable publications include Diptera Sueciae (1825), a comprehensive work on flies, and Hemiptera Sueciae (1829), a on true that refined taxonomic boundaries within the Linnaean framework. These works emphasized empirical observation and , establishing Fallén as a pioneer in applying to establish as a rigorous, independent field of study. His legacy endures through the ongoing use of his type specimens and in global insect databases.

Contemporary figures

Gabriel "FalleN" Toledo (born May 30, 1991) is a Brazilian professional player renowned for his role as an in-game leader and AWPer, significantly influencing the growth of in . He began his professional career in 2003 with early teams such as crashers and 5Kings.br before rising to prominence in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive. FalleN's career highlight came in 2016 when he captained to victories at the MLG Championship: Columbus and ESL One: , marking the first Major wins for a Brazilian organization and establishing him as a global top player. He earned HLTV's #2 player ranking that year and #6 in 2017, praised for his strategic leadership and rifling prowess. Throughout his tenure with teams like , MIBR, Imperial Esports, and his current squad FURIA (joined in 2023), FalleN has competed in over 2,100 maps, accumulating more than 36,000 kills and $1.37 million in prize money as of November 2025. His contributions extend beyond competition, as FalleN has been instrumental in popularizing in through mentorship and organizational efforts, helping elevate the region's presence in international tournaments.

Arts, entertainment, and media

Films

Fallen (1998) is a directed by , released on January 16, 1998, by . The story follows police detective John Hobbes, played by , who investigates a series of murders that mirror those of a he previously executed; the killings are revealed to be the work of the ancient demon , who possesses human bodies to spread evil, drawing on themes of good versus evil and the inescapability of corruption. Supporting cast includes as Hobbes' partner Jonesy, as police chief Lieutenant Stanton, as theologian Gretta Milano, and as prison warden Ed Barby. The film earned a 43% approval rating from critics on , based on 56 reviews, with praise for Washington's performance but criticism for its pacing and supernatural elements. It grossed $25.2 million worldwide against an undisclosed budget, performing modestly at the . Fallen (2016) is a drama directed by Scott Hicks, adapted from Lauren Kate's 2009 of the same name and released in limited U.S. theaters on September 8, 2017, by after premiering internationally in 2016. The plot centers on teenager Luce Price, portrayed by , who is sent to the strict Sword & Cross school following an incident involving a boy's death; there, she becomes entangled in a with the brooding angel Daniel Grigori () and the charming Cam Briel (), uncovering a hidden world of and ancient curses that explain their forbidden attraction. Additional cast members include as Luce's friend Arriane, as headmistress Miss Sophia, and Siana Alice Lewis as Penn. Produced with a budget of approximately $40 million, the film had a limited theatrical run and grossed just $3.5 million worldwide, contributing to its status as a disappointment despite later gaining a on streaming platforms. It holds a 7% critics' score on from 14 reviews, with detractors noting clichéd teen romance tropes amid its angel mythology, though some appreciated its visual adaptation of the source material's setting and lore. The Has Fallen series is an action thriller franchise centered on Secret Service agent Mike Banning, played by , who thwarts terrorist attacks on world leaders while embodying themes of heroism, patriotism, and high-stakes . It began with (2013), directed by , where Banning rescues U.S. Benjamin Asher () from a North Korean-led assault on the , co-starring as Speaker of the House Allan Trumbull, as Director Lynn Jacobs, and as the villain Kang. The film grossed $170.2 million worldwide on a $70 million budget. The sequel, (2016), directed by , sees Banning protect Asher at a global summit in amid a bioterror plot by radical Islamists, with returning cast including Freeman and Eckhart, plus as MI6 agent Jacqueline Marshall and Alon Aboutboul as mastermind Aamir Barkawi; it earned $206.2 million globally on a $60 million budget. The third installment, (2019), directed by , shifts focus to Banning's implication in an assassination attempt on the during a trip, revealing a drone-based by mercenaries, featuring Freeman, Eckhart, and new additions like as Banning's wife Leah and as his father Clay; it grossed $147 million on a $40 million budget. The trilogy collectively amassed over $523 million in worldwide earnings, praised for its explosive action sequences and Butler's charismatic lead but critiqued for formulaic plots and political insensitivity in its portrayals.

Literature

The Fallen series by is a fantasy tetralogy, with an accompanying , that explores themes of forbidden love, , and angelic redemption. The inaugural novel, Fallen, published in 2009 by Delacorte Press, centers on seventeen-year-old Lucinda "Luce" Price, who is sent to the Sword & Cross in after being implicated in a fatal fire. There, she encounters Daniel Grigori, a brooding with whom she shares an inexplicable connection spanning multiple lifetimes; their romance is complicated by Luce's recurring deaths and the intervention of shadowy supernatural forces. The series continues with Torment (2010), where Luce escapes to a coastal academy for , delving deeper into her and the celestial war between angels; (2011), which follows Luce's time-traveling quest across to uncover the origins of her curse; and (2012), the concluding volume that resolves the apocalyptic conflict and the lovers' eternal bond. A companion , Fallen in Love (2012), expands on secondary characters' stories during pivotal historical moments. Thematically, the series emphasizes redemption through love and the struggle against predestined fate, drawing parallels to classic forbidden romance tropes in . It achieved commercial success, debuting at number three on the New York Times bestseller list for children's chapter books and selling over ten million copies worldwide across translations in more than thirty languages. Another prominent young adult fantasy series titled The Fallen was authored by Thomas E. Sniegoski and spans five books published between 2003 and 2007 by Pocket Books. The opening novel, The Fallen (2003), introduces protagonist Aaron Corbet, an orphaned teenager in Boston who, on his eighteenth birthday, begins manifesting supernatural abilities and learns he is a nephilim—a half-human, half-angel hybrid destined to bridge the divine and mortal realms. As Aaron grapples with his emerging powers, including enhanced strength and communication with animals, he attracts the attention of both benevolent angels and malevolent forces seeking to eliminate nephilim to prevent an impending apocalypse. Subsequent installments—Leviathan (2003), Aerie (2003), Reckoning (2004), and End of Days (2007)—trace Aaron's journey to assemble a team of fellow nephilim, confront ancient prophecies, and thwart a celestial uprising that threatens humanity's survival. The series highlights themes of identity formation, the moral ambiguities of divine heritage, and the redemptive potential of hybrid existence, blending action-oriented fantasy with explorations of isolation and purpose in adolescence. Originally released as a quartet before the final book, the novels became New York Times bestsellers and inspired a 2006 ABC Family television movie. In , Benedict Jacka's Fallen (2019, ), the tenth installment in the Alex Verus series, features Alex Verus confronting "fallen" magical entities and personal betrayals amid escalating conflicts within London's arcane community. While not a standalone in the strict sense, it advances Verus's arc of survival and moral compromise in a world of diviners, dark mages, and shifting alliances. The novel underscores themes of power's corrupting influence and resilience against systemic oppression in contemporary magical settings. A of Kate's Fallen series was released in 2016, though it received mixed reviews for deviating from the books' nuanced character development.

Music

In music, the title "Fallen" has appeared frequently since the 1990s, particularly in rock, , and pop genres, where it often symbolizes emotional , personal loss, and the quest for . This resonates in works that blend introspective with atmospheric , capturing narratives of struggle and renewal amid gothic or introspective tones. Notable examples include the compilation album Fallen (2002) by band , which exemplifies early uses in the alternative scene.) A landmark in this trend is Evanescence's debut studio album Fallen (2003), which fused , , and piano-driven ballads to explore themes of inner turmoil and , achieving widespread acclaim and commercial dominance. The album sold over 17 million copies worldwide, earning diamond certification from the RIAA for exceeding 10 million units in the U.S., highlighting the title's potential for multi-platinum success in the era. Subsequent releases, such as Snow Patrol's album Fallen Empires (2011) and Stryper's effort Fallen (2015), further illustrate how the title has sustained relevance across evolving subgenres, often tying into broader cultural explorations of vulnerability. Beyond rock and pop, "Fallen" appears in cross-genre contexts, including orchestral compositions that convey solemnity and reflection. For instance, Bernard Herrmann's "For the Fallen, a " (composed in 1943 but enduring in repertoires) uses lush strings and gentle dynamics to mourn loss, offering a classical to the more electrified interpretations in .

Television

Television adaptations of "Fallen" have predominantly taken the form of , allowing for serialized exploration of themes centered on and human-angel hybrids, distinguishing them from more condensed film narratives. The inaugural production, a three-part titled Fallen, aired on ABC Family in July and August 2007, adapting Thomas Sniegoski's novel series of the same name in a format that blended episodic cliffhangers with overarching mythological arcs. ABC Family, which had transitioned from its Fox Family origins to focus on family-oriented and teen-targeted programming since 2001, positioned the series as part of its push into fantasy dramas for younger viewers. This format enabled a gradual unfolding of protagonist Aaron Corbett's discovery of his heritage and battles against dark forces, emphasizing redemption and angelic lore over standalone episodes. A more recent entry, an eight-episode also titled Fallen, premiered on the Brazilian streaming platform in August 2024 before expanding to U.S. audiences via Sundance Now and AMC+ in February 2025; loosely based on Lauren Kate's 2009 , it follows Luce Price's entanglement with at a , incorporating episodic developments in romance and intrigue. The Has Fallen franchise expanded to television with Paris Has Fallen (2024), a French-English action thriller series created by Howard Overman, where protection officer Vincent Taleb (Tewfik Jallab) and MI6 operative Hannah Barker (Ritu Arya) team up after a terrorist attack on the British Embassy in Paris, uncovering a larger conspiracy. A sequel series, Apollo Has Fallen, is in development as of 2025. Reception for these miniseries has trended positively among young adult audiences, with viewership metrics underscoring their appeal in niche fantasy programming. The 2007 ABC Family production achieved solid ratings for the network, drawing 2.1 million viewers for its premiere installment, 1.8 million for the second, and rebounding to 2.3 million for the finale among key demographics like persons aged 18-49. The 2024 series similarly debuted at No. 7 on AMC+ streaming charts despite minimal promotion, reflecting sustained interest in angel mythology adaptations, and earned an average user rating of 6.6 out of 10 on from over 2,700 reviews, praising its atmospheric tension and character dynamics while noting deviations from the source material. Overall, these have revitalized the "Fallen" franchise for , prioritizing dramatic and mythological depth to engage viewers in extended narratives of conflict and forbidden love.

Other uses

Mythology and religion

In Abrahamic religions, the concept of "fallen" angels refers to celestial beings who rebelled against divine authority, resulting in their expulsion from heaven and association with sin, temptation, and spiritual exile. This doctrine is rooted in scriptural interpretations across Christianity, Judaism, and Islam, where such angels embody the origins of evil and moral corruption. For instance, the figure of Lucifer, often identified as a fallen archangel, is described in the Hebrew Bible's Book of Isaiah as having "fallen from heaven" due to prideful ambition: "How you are fallen from heaven, O Day Star, son of Dawn!" (Isaiah 14:12, NRSV). Similarly, in the New Testament's Book of Revelation, Satan—portrayed as a dragon—is cast out of heaven along with his angels following a cosmic war: "The great dragon was thrown down, that ancient serpent, who is called the Devil and Satan, the deceiver of the whole world—he was thrown down to the earth, and his angels were thrown down with him" (Revelation 12:9, NRSV). These passages form the biblical foundation for the fallen angel narrative, emphasizing themes of rebellion, judgment, and the theological implications of free will leading to eternal separation from God. A prominent example in extrabiblical Jewish tradition is the Grigori, also known as the Watchers, detailed in the ancient apocalyptic text known as the Book of Enoch. This second-century BCE work describes 200 angels who descended to earth, lusted after human women, and taught forbidden knowledge, leading to their binding and punishment as fallen entities responsible for corrupting humanity and introducing sin. The Grigori's fall is tied to the "sons of God" in Genesis 6:1–4, interpreted as angels who intermingled with mortals, resulting in the Nephilim giants and divine flood as retribution. In Islamic theology, akin to the Judeo-Christian accounts, Iblis (the Islamic counterpart to Satan) refuses to bow to Adam, leading to his fall from grace and transformation into a tempter of humanity, as recounted in the Quran's Surah Al-Baqarah: "He said, 'What prevented you from prostrating when I commanded you?' [Iblis] said, 'I am better than him. You created me from fire and created him from clay'" (Quran 7:12, Sahih International). This shared motif underscores the fallen angel as a symbol of hubris and exile, influencing doctrines on original sin, demonic hierarchy, and the cosmic struggle between good and evil across these faiths. Beyond Abrahamic traditions, the "fallen" appears in broader mythologies, often denoting divine or semi-divine beings demoted or overthrown, though the terminology is less explicit than in monotheistic contexts. In , the represent a collective fall from primordial power; led by , they were imprisoned in after Zeus's victory in the , symbolizing the transition from chaos to ordered cosmos and the consequences of challenging higher authority. Norse mythology offers parallels in the downfall of figures like , who, after betraying the gods at , faces punishment and contributes to the world's end, evoking themes of inevitable decline and renewal without direct "fallen" labeling in primary Eddic texts. These narratives, while structurally similar, emphasize cyclical cosmic upheaval rather than moral . The motif gained widespread cultural prominence through John 's epic poem (1667), which dramatizes the rebellion of and his legions against , portraying their fall as a tragic yet self-inflicted descent into hell. draws on biblical sources like and , as well as Enochian traditions, to explore philosophical questions of obedience, liberty, and , profoundly shaping Western interpretations of the "fallen" as a for human frailty and .

Military and historical contexts

In military contexts, the phrase "the fallen" serves as a for soldiers , emphasizing sacrifice and heroism while softening the brutality of death. This usage gained prominence during , particularly through British poet Laurence Binyon's 1914 ode "," published in on September 21, 1914, which immortalized the dead as eternal symbols of valor: "They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn." The poem, recited annually at services, marked a shift in English-language war toward collective and national tribute, influencing how casualties were linguistically framed in subsequent conflicts. The term's evolution reflects broader societal efforts to commemorate human loss amid industrialized warfare. In the United States, —observed on the last Monday in May since 1971—explicitly honors "the fallen" through ceremonies, flag-lowering at half-staff until noon, and visits to gravesites adorned with poppies or wreaths, a tradition tracing back to post-Civil War "Decoration Days" but formalized after . Similarly, the at , established in 1921 for an unidentified casualty and later expanded to include unknowns from , Korea, and , stands as a poignant emblem of all unidentified fallen service members, guarded 24 hours a day by the Army's 3rd Infantry Regiment to symbolize perpetual vigilance and respect. During , "the fallen" appeared in official tallies and memorials to underscore the scale of sacrifice, with the U.S. military recording approximately 416,800 deaths among its 16 million service members, often invoked in postwar literature and dedications to frame the conflict's human cost as redemptive. In the era, the euphemism persisted in commemorative writings and speeches, as seen in novels like ' Fallen Angels (1988), which portrays young soldiers' deaths through the lens of lost innocence, and in Veterans Administration memorials honoring the over 58,000 American fatalities as enduring symbols of duty. These usages highlight a consistent thread in : transforming individual tragedies into narratives of collective resilience.

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