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Washington Irving
1783 – 1859 · United States
Washington Irving was an American author, essayist, and historian. He is best known for his works 'The Legend of Sleepy Hollow' and 'Rip Van Winkle'.

Oscar Wilde
Oscar Wilde was an Irish playwright, poet, and novelist, renowned for works such as "The Picture of Dorian Gray" and "The Importance of Being Earnest." He is celebrated as a master of wit and satire.
Lafayette Ronald Hubbard
1911 – 1986 · United States
L. Ron Hubbard was an American author and religious leader who founded Scientology. His works primarily focused on science fiction and topics related to mental health.
King Sejong the Great
1397 – 1450 · South Korea
King Sejong the Great was the fourth king of the Joseon Dynasty, best known for creating the Korean script, Hangul. He was a figure of immense progress in various fields, including science, culture, and agriculture.
Titus Livius
59 BC – 17 · Italy
An ancient Roman historian and author of "Ab Urbe Condita" (From the Founding of the City), a monumental history of Rome. He systematically documented Roman history across 142 books from the city's founding.

Elon Musk
Elon Musk is an American entrepreneur and inventor, known as the CEO of electric vehicle company Tesla and space exploration company SpaceX. He has significantly influenced modern industry through innovative technologies and sustainable energy solutions, making him one of the most influential figures of the 21st century.
Woodrow Wilson
1856 – 1924 · United States
28th President of the United States. He led the creation of the League of Nations after the First World War and received the Nobel Peace Prize.
Theodor Reik
1888 – 1969 · Austria
Austrian-born psychoanalyst. An early student of Freud, he later developed his own theories and continued his work in the United States.
Franz Kafka
1883 – 1924 · Czech Republic
German-language writer from Prague. His works including The Metamorphosis, The Trial, and The Castle profoundly influenced 20th-century literature.
Rita Rudner
1953 – · United States
American comedian and author. Known for her humor about marriage and relationships.
Louis XIV
1638 – 1715 · France
King of France who brought the Bourbon absolute monarchy to its height and was known as the Sun King. His declaration that he was the state made him the emblem of absolutism.