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Spanish Jesuit missionary, co-founder of São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, and the father of Brazilian literature

British filmmaker, screenwriter, and producer known for his extensive career in cinema and early work directing award-winning television advertisements

Fifth President of India who served from 1974 to 1977, a respected lawyer and politician from Old Delhi

French seer, astrologer, physician, and writer best known for his influential book Les Prophéties, a collection of alleged future predictions in poetic quatrains

English novelist known for her witty social commentary and enduring romances like Pride and Prejudice

British singer, musician, and songwriter best known as the co-founder and lead vocalist of the influential punk rock band The Clash

American actor, screenwriter, and film producer renowned as an American cultural icon and the greatest male star of classic American cinema

American poet known for her unique and profound exploration of life, death, and nature, whose work was largely discovered and celebrated posthumously

American singer and actress known for her distinctive vocal style and hits like 'Santa Baby' and 'C'est si bon'

American actress and singer known for her versatility in comedy and drama, with roles in Clueless, 8 Mile, and Happy Feet, and for her musical contributions

German composer, conductor, and pianist who drove the transition from Classical to Romantic music and whose compositions are among the most performed globally

Russian author, philosopher, and pacifist regarded as one of history's most influential writers

The English musician and television personality dubbed "Prince of Darkness," known for pioneering heavy metal with Black Sabbath and an extensive solo career

American politician and lawyer who served as the 64th United States Attorney General and a U.S. Senator, remembered as an icon of modern American liberalism

American animator, producer, director, screenwriter, voice actor, and entrepreneur who founded The Walt Disney Company and became an animation pioneer

American singer and musician known as the "Godfather of Soul" and the central progenitor of funk music

Iconic German and American actress and singer, known for her distinct voice, captivating film roles, and dedicated work as a WWII entertainer

American comedian, actor, juggler, and writer known for his distinctive curmudgeonly persona and classic films like My Little Chickadee

American actress, singer, and dancer known for her iconic role as Kathy Selden in Singin' in the Rain and her chart-topping song "Tammy", earning an Academy Award nomination for The Unsinkable Molly Brown

American actress, singer, screenwriter, and writer known for her bold persona, distinctive contralto voice, and clever use of double entendres

American singer, songwriter, and guitarist known for his powerful voice, complex song structures, and emotional ballads, who influenced rock and roll and pop music

American actress, dancer, and pin-up girl known as "The Love Goddess" who graced the Golden Age of Hollywood in 61 films over 38 years

American singer, pianist, and songwriter known as 'The Genius' who fused soul, jazz, and blues into a distinctive sound that changed music history

American musician, singer, songwriter, and guitarist, known for leading Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers and as a member of the Traveling Wilburys, whose distinctive sound defined rock and heartland rock music