Memorials & famous biographies

Canadian psychologist known for developing social learning theory, social cognitive theory, and the Bobo doll experiment

French composer, conductor, and writer who was a dominant figure of post-war contemporary classical music and founder of several musical institutions

Iconic Greek composer, lyricist, and politician known for over 1,000 works spanning classical, laiko, rebetiko, and éntekhno music, and for influential literary contributions

French economist and politician who served as President of the European Commission and played a key role in the creation of the European single market and the euro

Russian ballet dancer, prima ballerina assoluta of the Bolshoi Theatre, and influential choreographer, actor, and ballet master

Polish-British philosopher and sociologist known for his work on liquid modernity, consumerism, and the Holocaust

16th Prime Minister of Turkey, statesman, writer, poet, diplomat, translator, and journalist

English physiologist and Nobel laureate who pioneered in-vitro fertilisation, leading to the birth of the first 'test-tube baby' and revolutionizing reproductive medicine

British-American-Irish actress and singer with an 80-year career across film, stage, and television, known for her versatility and enduring presence

Bosnian politician, lawyer, and philosopher who served as the first president of the presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina and founded the Party of Democratic Action

Welsh actor, film director, and producer, known for his powerful voice and dramatic intensity on stage and screen, captivating audiences with his profound performances and multifaceted contributions to the arts

French philosopher known for his work on literature, film, and art, co-authoring *Capitalism and Schizophrenia* with Félix Guattari

British actor and comedian known for The Goon Show and Chief Inspector Clouseau in The Pink Panther series

Prolific Japanese author, playwright, actor, and political activist, known for "Confessions Of A Mask" and his dramatic final act

Italian politician who served as President of Italy from 2006-2015, becoming the longest-serving and first re-elected president in the nation's history

British stateswoman and prime minister who served as the longest-serving British prime minister of the 20th century and the first woman to hold the office, known for implementing policies known as Thatcherism