Born and died in 1853

Fifth King of Siam, known for modernizing the nation and securing its independence amidst colonial pressures

German biochemist and physiologist who won the 1910 Nobel Prize for his pioneering work on the chemical composition of nucleic acids and proteins

Baltic German chemist and philosopher, a founder of physical chemistry, Nobel laureate for work on catalysis and reaction rates

Swedish painter, illustrator, and graphic artist known for his idyllic watercolors of family life and contributions to the Arts and Crafts movement

Pintor postimpresionista neerlandés, conocido por sus audaces colores, trazo dramático e influyente en el arte moderno

Japanese bacteriologist and immunologist known for co-discovering the bubonic plague agent

Héroe nacional cubano, poeta y revolucionario que lideró el movimiento independentista contra el dominio español y se hizo conocido como el 'Apóstol de la Independencia de Cuba'

French polymath who excelled as a mathematician, physicist, astronomer, and politician, known for his work in optics and his public service