Swedish economist and sociologist who won the 1974 Nobel Prize for analyzing interdependence of economic, social and institutional phenomena

Iconic Egyptian-French singer and actress who sold over 140 million records worldwide, known for hits like 'Gigi l'amoroso' and 'Paroles, paroles'

Turkish admiral, diplomat, and politician who served as the 6th President of the Republic of Turkey

French playwright, screenwriter, and director known for his powerful dramas like 'Antigone' and exploring themes of integrity and moral compromise

English-Brazilian biologist and Nobel laureate known as the "father of transplantation" for his work on acquired immune tolerance

Belgian-born French novelist and essayist, first woman elected to the Académie Française, and winner of the Prix Femina and Erasmus Prize

American writer and civil rights advocate renowned for his essays, novels, and plays, including Go Tell It on the Mountain and Notes of a Native Son, who significantly influenced discussions on race and human equality