👤 People & Biography
Notable figures, past and present
Lee Jae-myung is a South Korean politician who became President of South Korea in June 2025 following the impeachment of his predecessor, Yoon Suk Yeol, after a martial law crisis.
A celebrated Russian novelist whose epic works, including War and Peace, are considered among the greatest achievements in the history of literature
Leonardo da Vinci was an Italian Renaissance polymath whose curiosity spanned painting, anatomy, engineering, and invention, producing some of the most celebrated art and scientific sketches in history.
Leonardo DiCaprio is an American actor and producer known for leading roles in major films including Titanic and The Revenant, alongside prominent environmental activism.
Austrian-Swedish physicist who co-discovered nuclear fission and provided the theoretical explanation for the process, yet was controversially excluded from the Nobel Prize awarded for the discovery.
King of France for 72 years, the longest reign of any monarch in European history, known as the "Sun King" for his absolute rule and cultural patronage
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, widely known as Lula, is a Brazilian politician serving his third presidential term, having previously led the country from 2003 to 2010.
Mahatma Gandhi was an Indian lawyer and activist who led India's successful campaign for independence from British rule through a philosophy of nonviolent civil disobedience.
Malala Yousafzai is a Pakistani activist for girls' education who survived a Taliban assassination attempt and became the youngest-ever recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize.
A prominent American civil rights leader known for his advocacy of Black empowerment and his evolving perspectives on race relations
Emperor of the Mali Empire widely regarded as one of the wealthiest individuals in history, renowned for a legendary pilgrimage to Mecca that displayed immense wealth
A Roman emperor and Stoic philosopher whose personal writings, known as Meditations, remain influential in philosophy today
Marco Polo was a Venetian merchant and explorer whose travels along the Silk Road to China and years serving in the court of Kublai Khan introduced medieval Europe to the wonders of Asia.
Queen of France whose reign coincided with the French Revolution, becoming a significant and controversial symbol of royal excess before her execution
Marie Curie was a pioneering physicist and chemist who discovered polonium and radium, and remains the only person to win Nobel Prizes in two different sciences.
Mark Carney is a Canadian economist and central banker who became Prime Minister of Canada in 2025, bringing an unusually high-profile international financial background to the role.
One of America's most celebrated authors, known for novels including The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn and his distinctive satirical humor
Martin Luther was a German theologian and priest whose Ninety-Five Theses, criticizing practices of the Catholic Church, sparked the Protestant Reformation and permanently altered the course of Christianity.
Jamaican-born nurse and entrepreneur who independently financed her own travel to the Crimean War and provided medical care to wounded soldiers on the battlefield, earning widespread admiration in her lifetime before being largely written out of history for over a century.
Masoud Pezeshkian is an Iranian politician and former heart surgeon who became President of Iran in 2024, taking office as a relative moderate amid escalating regional tensions.
American Arctic explorer who served as Robert Peary's indispensable partner across multiple expeditions and is now recognized as one of the first people to reach the geographic North Pole.
An acclaimed American poet and author whose memoir I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings became a landmark work exploring race, trauma, and resilience
A Renaissance master renowned for sculptures including David and the ceiling frescoes of the Sistine Chapel, among the most celebrated artworks in history
Mikey Madison is an American actress who won the Academy Award for Best Actress for her leading role in the 2024 film Anora, becoming one of the breakout stars of 2025.