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German painter, draftsman, printmaker, sculptor, and writer associated with New Objectivity, known for his powerful and often unsettling imagery

Austrian politician and jurist known as the 'Father of the Republics' for leading the first government of the Republic of German-Austria, the First Austrian Republic, and becoming the first President of the Second Republic after World War II

15th President of the French Republic and the last president of the Third Republic, also known for his work as an engineer and entomologist

King of Sweden from 1907 to 1950, holding the record as the oldest monarch and the third-longest reign in Swedish history, also known as a tennis player

Austrian political economist, Finance Minister, and Harvard professor known for his theories on capitalism and economic development

French socialist politician, diplomat, journalist, and literary critic who served as Prime Minister of France three times

Indian spiritual teacher, writer, and philosopher known for his profound wisdom as a Hindu sage and jivanmukta, guiding seekers through self-inquiry

Italian writer, poet, critic, and translator recognized as one of the most influential figures in 20th-century Italian literature

German writer known for his sociopolitical novels and fierce criticism of Nazism

Gandhian independence activist, lawyer, and statesman who served as India's first Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister, known for his critical role in India's political integration and independence movement

Indian Bengali philosopher, yogi, poet, and nationalist who advocated for India's independence and formulated the spiritual path of Integral Yoga

Irish playwright, critic, and political activist awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature for his influential plays and stimulating satire

British writer and journalist known for his lucid prose, social criticism, opposition to totalitarianism, and support of democratic socialism