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New Zealand-born British biophysicist and Nobel laureate who initiated X-ray diffraction studies on DNA and contributed to the discovery of its double helix structure

German chemist and Nobel laureate known for co-developing the Diels–Alder reaction, a crucial method for synthesizing cyclic organic compounds

Scottish actress widely praised for her portrayals of proper, ladylike women, earning six Academy Award nominations for Best Actress and becoming one of the most popular actresses in the world from the 1940s to the late 1960s

King of Hungary and Bohemia who established a professional army and brought the Renaissance to Central Europe

French painter known for his empathetic depictions of peasant farmers and a founder of the Barbizon school, who also explored pure landscapes in his later career

Italian film director who pioneered neorealist cinema with influential films like Rome, Open City and Paisan

Prolific French playwright, filmmaker, and actor, known for his 115 plays and significant contributions to boulevard theatre

First President of Israel and British chemist instrumental in the Balfour Declaration and Israel's recognition

French polymath, writer, and jazz musician known for his avant-garde novels and controversial works published under the pseudonym Vernon Sullivan

Officier d'artillerie français dont la condamnation injuste pour espionnage a déclenché l'historique affaire Dreyfus, révélant l'antisémitisme et l'erreur judiciaire en France

Italian director, screenwriter, and theatre innovator, known for pioneering neorealism and later creating grand cinematic epics exploring European history and societal decay

Roi des Belges qui navigua à travers la période tumultueuse de la Seconde Guerre mondiale et était connu pour ses passions de photographe et naturaliste

French classical liberal theorist, political economist, and member of the French assembly, known for his writings on free markets and limited government

German writer, poet, and screenwriter, celebrated for his humorous children's books such as Emil and the Detectives, and his socially astute poetry

Japanese actress, seiyū, and stage actor known for iconic roles in films like "Godzilla" (1954) and "The Mysterians" (1959)

Nigerian politician who served as president and was known for his commitment to transparency and electoral reform

Peintre et lithographe français, pionnier clé du mouvement romantique, surtout connu pour « Le Radeau de la Méduse »

Acteur suédo-français connu pour ses 70 ans de carrière au cinéma, à la télévision et au théâtre, ayant joué dans plus de 150 films et nominé deux fois aux Oscars

French philosopher, mathematician, and political scientist who championed Enlightenment ideals like free markets, public education, and equal rights for all

Roi des Belges qui gagna le titre de "Roi-Chevalier" pour son leadership courageux durant la Première Guerre mondiale

Japanese politician who served as Prime Minister of Japan, known for privatizing state-owned companies and advocating for a pro-United States foreign policy and neoliberal economic policies

English portrait and landscape painter renowned for his quick brushwork, light palette, and capturing the essence of both human subjects and natural scenery

Japanese manga artist and character designer widely celebrated for creating the Dragon Ball franchise and recognized as one of the most influential authors in the history of manga

French intellectual and literary figure known for his philosophical and literary explorations of eroticism, mysticism, surrealism, and transgression