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John D. Rockefeller Jr. was an American philanthropist and businessman who established the Rockefeller Foundation, contributing significantly to social causes. He also had a major influence on American urban planning and the conservation movement.

American futurist regarded alongside Alvin Toffler as one of the leading figures in futures studies. His book Megatrends sold more than fourteen million copies worldwide.

Italian playwright and novelist. He received the Nobel Prize in Literature for plays probing identity and the instability of reality.

English Victorian poet. She is famous for Sonnets from the Portuguese and the verse novel Aurora Leigh.

English playwright of the Elizabethan era. His revenge tragedy The Spanish Tragedy was hugely popular and is thought to have influenced Shakespeare's Hamlet.

French nobleman, moralist, and writer. Famous for his Maxims, he left behind sharp observations on human nature.

American writer famous for his children's books and essays. His works include Charlotte's Web and Stuart Little.

A world-renowned Dutch football manager who led the South Korean national team to the semi-finals of the 2002 FIFA World Cup. He has managed prestigious European clubs including PSV Eindhoven and Chelsea, as well as several national teams.

British-born American writer of children's books. He is famous for the Doctor Dolittle stories about a man who understands the speech of animals, including The Voyages of Dr. Dolittle.

British philologist and writer, born John Ronald Reuel Tolkien. A professor of Anglo-Saxon and English literature, he wrote the intricately constructed fantasies The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit.

Mabel Newcomber was an American mathematician and educator known for her contributions to mathematics education and research. She authored numerous educational programs and textbooks, significantly influencing the development of mathematics education.

English antiquarian and historian. He wrote Britannia, a comprehensive survey of the British Isles, and Remains Concerning Britain, which includes a collection of proverbs.