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The 20th President of the United States. He was assassinated only months after taking office.

American singer and actress. She rose to fame on Disney Channel's Hannah Montana and has released numerous hit songs as a pop artist.

French novelist and pioneer of detective fiction. His Monsieur Lecoq series, beginning with L'Affaire Lerouge, helped establish the genre.

American comedian and actor. Known for his deadpan delivery in stand-up comedy, his screen work includes Coffee and Cigarettes.

An English clergyman and writer known for his book of aphorisms 'Lacon.' He was celebrated for his keen observations on life and society expressed with sharp wit.

German physician, poet, and novelist. He is widely known for his autobiographical novels and poetry.

Mannerite Kenverch is a renowned British philosopher and ethicist, primarily known for his work on moral principles and human behavior. He began his career in the mid-20th century and has significantly influenced the development of contemporary ethics.

Bishop of Milan and Doctor of the Church, one of the four great Latin Fathers. He is also known for baptising Augustine.

American film director and a four-time Academy Award winner for directing. His major works include The Informer and The Grapes of Wrath.

Dutch-born spy, born Margaretha Geertruida Zelle. A dancer at the Moulin Rouge in Paris, she spied between Germany and France during the First World War and became the archetype of the female spy.

American writer known for her witty epigrams on life and human relationships. Her works include Don'ts for Girls: A Manual of Mistakes.

British-born American author. He is famous for his short, witty epigrams, many of which are copyrighted.