Pestilence, War, Famine, and Death
This interpretation replaces Conquest with Pestilence, which is portrayed as a distinct entity (separate from Death). The first horseman to appear is Pestilence, who rides upon a white horse. In the wake of Pestilence comes War, riding a large, wild red horse and wielding a tremendous sword. In the wake of War, due to immense destruction because of War and Pestilence, is Famine. Famine is portly, and rides upon a black, sickly horse; this represents gluttony and hunger, respectively. And in the wake of Famine comes Death. His horse is stark pale. He is followed by Hades and carries the remaining souls to their final destinations.
It is this interpretation which is most commonly used as the basis for pop culture's uses of the Four Horsemen concept.
taken from : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Four_Horsemen_of_the_Apocalypse
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