Italian conductor and music director known for his extensive work with major orchestras and his dedication to classical music

Imperial Japanese Army officer known for continuing guerrilla warfare on Lubang Island for nearly three decades after World War II ended

Israeli politician and army officer who served as Prime Minister of Israel from 2001 to 2006

Portuguese footballer known as the 'Black Panther' who became one of the greatest strikers in football history and Benfica's best player ever

Spanish virtuoso flamenco guitarist, composer, and record producer who pioneered new flamenco and fused it with classical and jazz

American actress and diplomat who became Hollywood's number-one box-office draw as a child star and later served as United States Ambassador to Ghana and Czechoslovakia

Celebrated Swiss and Austrian film and stage actor, film director, screenwriter, and producer, known for his internationally acclaimed performances on screen and stage

Spanish football player and manager known for his extensive career on the field and in coaching

French film director known for exploring consciousness, memory, and imagination through innovative narrative structures over a six-decade career

English actor known for intense "tough guy" characters in The Long Good Friday, Mona Lisa, and Who Framed Roger Rabbit

Spanish footballer and esteemed manager known for his dedicated contributions to professional football

Colombian writer and Nobel laureate, one of the 20th century's most significant authors, known for blending the fantastic and realistic in his works

Polish military general and politician who served as the de facto leader and last First Secretary of the Polish People's Republic, also briefly President of Poland

Australian racing driver and motorsport executive who became a three-time Formula One World Drivers' Champion and the only driver to win a title in an eponymous car

American chemist and inventor known for creating Kevlar

South African writer and political activist, Nobel Laureate in Literature (1991) who explored complex social issues and advocated for human rights

Argentine-Spanish footballer who led Real Madrid to five consecutive European Cup victories and is considered the greatest player in the club's history

Georgian politician and diplomat who served as the final Soviet Minister of Foreign Affairs and later led independent Georgia

Celebrated British actor, film director, and producer known for winning two Academy Awards for directing and numerous other accolades, and for iconic roles in films like Jurassic Park

American actor and comedian known for his improvisational skills, versatility in drama and comedy, and numerous awards including an Academy Award and six Golden Globe Awards

Australian politician and jurist who served as the 21st Prime Minister of Australia, known for leading a reformist and socially progressive government

Japanese association football player who played for the Japan national team

German author of celebrated novels, short stories, and essays, recognized with the Goethe Prize and International Nonino Prize

Haitian politician who served as President of the Republic of Haiti from 1971 to 1986, succeeding his father François Duvalier

French mathematician, born in Germany, who became the leading figure in modern algebraic geometry and is considered the greatest mathematician of the twentieth century

German-born actress who became the first person to win multiple Academy Awards and first to win back-to-back Oscars

British singer known for his gritty, bluesy voice, dynamic stage performances, and iconic interpretations of songs like "Feelin' Alright" and "You Are So Beautiful"

Austrian singer and composer who won the Eurovision Song Contest 1966, composed nearly 1,000 songs, and sold over 104 million records

Italian actress renowned for her extensive career in film, including award-winning performances in international productions like 'La Reine Margot'