Memorials & famous biographies

Spanish Cubist painter, illustrator, and sculptor whose distinctive works are central to the Cubist movement

Argentine physiologist and Nobel laureate who discovered the role of pituitary hormones in regulating glucose metabolism

Croatian-Swiss Nobel laureate in Chemistry known for his work on polymethylenes, higher terpenes, and the first chemical synthesis of male sex hormones

Polish-American classical pianist celebrated for his interpretations of Chopin and a vast repertoire spanning eight decades of public performance

Last monarch of Austria-Hungary and the final ruler of the House of Habsburg-Lorraine, who reigned during the closing years of World War I

British Army Field Marshal and writer, known for his leadership in the First and Second World Wars, including the Irish War of Independence, and his distinguished military career.

French American artist, inventor, and chess player who significantly influenced the avant-garde movement, known for his revolutionary readymades and diverse artistic pursuits

French poet and diplomat awarded the 1960 Nobel Prize in Literature for his visionary and evocative poetry

Nobel laureate in Literature and central figure of modern Hebrew literature, known for his profoundly characteristic narrative art depicting Jewish life

Belarusian-French artist known for his modernist paintings, stained glass, and illustrations, often reflecting his Jewish heritage and a wide range of artistic styles

Chinese politician and military leader who led the Republic of China from 1928 until his death, establishing its government on Taiwan after 1949

Austrian-Irish theoretical physicist who developed the Schrödinger equation and coined 'quantum entanglement,' sharing the 1933 Nobel Prize in Physics for his contributions to atomic theory

Pioneering Swiss-French architect, designer, urbanist, and writer whose influential work shaped modern architecture and design globally