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French virologist and Nobel Laureate recognized for his significant discovery of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)

Indian actress and film producer cited as the "first female superstar" of Indian cinema, known for her versatile performances across Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, Malayalam, and Kannada language films

German nuclear physicist and Nobel laureate who discovered the Mössbauer effect, revolutionizing spectroscopy and our understanding of gamma radiation

Swiss Protestant theologian known for his significant commentary *The Epistle to the Romans*, his involvement in the Confessing Church and authorship of the Barmen Declaration, and his monumental *Church Dogmatics*

Jewish-German Catholic nun, theologian, and philosopher, canonized as a saint and patron of Europe, murdered at Auschwitz

Celebrated Swiss and Austrian film and stage actor, film director, screenwriter, and producer, known for his internationally acclaimed performances on screen and stage

French general and politician known for commanding Continental Army troops in the American Revolutionary War and his key role in the French Revolution and July Revolution

Irish-born British writer and philosopher known for her novels exploring morality, good and evil, and the unconscious, and winner of the Booker Prize

Austrian three-time Formula One World Drivers' Champion, aviation entrepreneur, and sporting director

Irish musician, singer, and principal songwriter known as the lead vocalist of the rock band The Cranberries, recognized for her distinctive mezzo-soprano voice and signature yodel

Indian spiritual teacher, writer, and philosopher known for his profound wisdom as a Hindu sage and jivanmukta, guiding seekers through self-inquiry

British statesman and diplomat who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and twice as Foreign Secretary, known for renouncing his peerage to lead the government

Pope of the Catholic Church and the fourth Avignon Pope who reigned during the first visitation of the Black Death

King of France who reigned from 1137 to 1180 and temporarily extended Capetian lands through his marriage to Eleanor of Aquitaine

Award-winning French actress, writer, and translator known for her powerful performances and diverse talents

Japanese Marshal Admiral and commander of the Combined Fleet during World War II, known for overseeing the start of the Pacific War

English musician and bass guitarist who became the second bassist for the Sex Pistols and an icon of the punk subculture

Canadian-American economist, diplomat, and public official whose bestselling books on economics and influential service during World War II helped stabilize the American economy

British actor known for iconic roles including Vernon Dursley in the Harry Potter films, Uncle Monty in Withnail and I, and Henry Crabbe in Pie in the Sky, appointed an OBE for his extensive career

Italian racing driver and entrepreneur who founded Scuderia Ferrari and the legendary Ferrari automobile marque, leading the team to multiple World Drivers' and Constructors' Championships

Austrian filmmaker dubbed the 'Master of Darkness' by the British Film Institute, known for his influential work in German Expressionism and his impactful career in both Germany and the United States

French landscape and portrait painter and printmaker, known for bridging Neo-Classicism and Impressionism through his plein-air innovations

Empress consort of the French, Queen of Italy, and dedicated patron of the arts who shaped the cultural landscape of the First French Empire

English and Australian singer-songwriter and actress who sold over 100 million records worldwide and became the highest-selling female Australian recording artist of all time