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American rock musician, songwriter, and poet, known as a primary force behind The Velvet Underground and for his pioneering solo career that redefined alternative rock

American pop artist who transformed comic book and advertisement imagery into iconic artworks

Soviet physicist and Nobel laureate recognized for his explanation of Cherenkov radiation

Fifth King of Siam, known for modernizing the nation and securing its independence amidst colonial pressures

German linguist known for his pioneering comparative work on Indo-European languages

First Lady of the Republic of China, politician, and activist known for her prominent role in Chinese politics and foreign relations during the 20th century

American biochemist who received the Nobel Prize for his discovery of vitamin K and its chemical structure

American physical chemist known for the covalent bond, Lewis dot structures, and coining the term 'photon'

American puppeteer, creative producer, filmmaker, and director who created the Muppets, Fraggle Rock, and directed films like The Dark Crystal and Labyrinth

American author, screenwriter, and film director known for his science fiction and techno-thriller novels often adapted into blockbuster films

American mathematician and Nobel laureate who developed direct methods for determining crystal structures, changing the field of chemistry

German physicist, inventor of the Geiger counter, and co-discoverer of the atomic nucleus

Emperor of Brazil, King of Portugal, known as 'the Liberator' and 'the Soldier King,' also a notable composer and poet

English writer, politician, novelist, and art collector known for his diverse literary works and political engagement

Faroese physician and scientist who won the 1903 Nobel Prize for pioneering light therapy to treat diseases like lupus vulgaris

The first President of Czechoslovakia and its revered founding father, also known as a sociologist, philosopher, and statesman

American actor, producer, singer, and dancer known for his versatile performances and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

American dancer and choreographer who pioneered modern contemporary dance and achieved widespread acclaim throughout Europe and the United States

American children's author and cartoonist who created beloved characters and revolutionized reading with his whimsical books

American writer known for historical romances depicting colonial and indigenous characters, bringing him fame and fortune in the 19th century

American novelist, essayist, and short story writer best known for his depictions of the Jazz Age

Russian author, poet, and novelist who was instrumental in popularizing Russian literature in the West with his insightful portrayals of society and human nature

Prussian geographer, naturalist, and explorer who co-founded modern geography and pioneered biogeography and geophysical measurement

Czechoslovak statesman who served as President during two critical periods, including leading the government-in-exile during World War II