Memorials & famous biographies

German businessman and archaeologist known for excavating the presumed site of Troy and other Mycenaean sites, advocating for the historicity of Homer's Iliad

Hunkpapa Lakota medicine man and traditional leader who led his people during years of resistance against United States government policies

Belgian-French Romantic composer, celebrated organist, and influential music teacher known for works like the Symphony in D Minor and Sonata in A major

Dutch Post-Impressionist painter known for his bold colors, dramatic brushwork, and influential contributions to modern art

Italian prince who briefly reigned as King of Spain amidst deep political and social divisions

Swiss poet, writer, novelist, and chancery manager known for his literary realism in works like <i>Green Henry</i> and <i>Seldwyla Folks</i>

British explorer, army officer, writer, and scholar famed for his wide-ranging travels in Asia, Africa, and South America, and his mastery of up to 29 languages