Charles Darwin
12 Feb 1809 CE - 19 Apr 1882 CE, United Kingdom
An English naturalist, geologist, and biologist, he is best known for his contributions to the science of evolution.
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Friedrich Nietzsche
15 Oct 1844 CE - 25 Aug 1900 CE, Germany
A German philosopher, cultural critic, and poet, he is known for his critiques of traditional European morality and religion.
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Vincent van Gogh
1853 CE - 1890 CE, Netherlands
A Dutch post-impressionist painter known for his vivid colors and emotional depth, whose works have had a profound influence on modern art.
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Sigmund Freud
6 May 1856 CE - 23 Sep 1939 CE, Austria
An Austrian neurologist and the founder of psychoanalysis, he developed influential theories on the unconscious mind.
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Austro-Hungarian Empire
1867 CE - 1918 CE, Austria
The Austro-Hungarian Empire was a multi-ethnic Central European empire, formed by the dual monarchy of Austria and Hungary in 1867.
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Marie Curie
7 Nov 1867 CE - 4 Jul 1934 CE, Poland
A physicist and chemist, she conducted pioneering research on radioactivity and was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize.
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Neuschwanstein Castle
1869 CE - 1886 CE, Germany
This fairy-tale castle was commissioned by Ludwig II of Bavaria and is known for its picturesque setting and romantic architecture. It draws inspiration from Wagnerian operas.
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Mahatma Gandhi
2 Oct 1869 CE - 30 Jan 1948 CE, India
A leader of the Indian independence movement against British rule, he is known for his philosophy of nonviolent resistance.
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Albert Einstein
14 Feb 1879 CE - 18 Apr 1955 CE, Germany
A theoretical physicist, he is best known for developing the theory of relativity and making significant contributions to quantum mechanics.
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Pablo Picasso
25 Oct 1881 CE - 8 Apr 1973 CE, Spain
A Spanish painter, sculptor, printmaker, ceramicist, and stage designer, he is known for co-founding the Cubist movement.
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Frida Kahlo
1907 CE - 1954 CE, Mexico
A Mexican painter known for her unique style and deeply personal works that explore identity, postcolonialism, and gender.
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Mother Teresa
26 Aug 1910 CE - 5 Sep 1997 CE, India
A Roman Catholic nun and missionary, she is known for her charitable work and dedication to the poor.
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Prohibition in the United States
16 Jan 1920 CE - 5 Dec 1933 CE, United States of America
A nationwide constitutional ban on the production, importation, transportation, and sale of alcoholic beverages.
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Sydney Harbour Bridge
1923 CE - 1932 CE, Australia
The Sydney Harbour Bridge is an iconic steel arch bridge that connects Sydney's central business district with the North Shore.
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Stephen Hawking
8 Jan 1942 CE - 14 Mar 2018 CE, United Kingdom
A theoretical physicist and cosmologist, he is known for his work on black holes and the nature of the universe.
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