Memorials & famous biographies

American poet and physician renowned for his humorous prose and impactful medical reforms, including saving the USS Constitution with a poem

Emperor of Russia, King of Poland, and Grand Duke of Finland known for his reactionary domestic policies and as an art collector

French poet and Parnassian movement leader, known for works like Poèmes barbares and Poèmes tragiques

French diplomat and entrepreneur known for developing the Suez Canal, which joined the Mediterranean and Red Seas in 1869

French statesman who served as the 5th President of France, an accomplished engineer, and a dedicated public official

Hungarian statesman and revolutionist who led the Hungarian State during the 1848–1849 war of independence, advocating for national sovereignty

Belgian musical instrument designer and musician who invented the saxophone, saxhorn, and redesigned the bass clarinet

A German physicist and physiologist known for pioneering work in hydrodynamic stability and linking scientific theory with practical research, whose name graces Germany's largest research association

Scottish novelist, poet, and essayist known for classic adventure stories and psychological thrillers, including *Treasure Island* and *Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde*