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  1. 2. Shakespeare An English playwright and poet known for his famous works like "Romeo and Juliet," "Hamlet," and "Macbeth."
  2. 5. Isaac Newton An English physicist and mathematician who discovered the laws of motion and gravity, which are fundamental principles in physics.
  3. 9. Mandela A South African statesman who fought against apartheid and became the first black President of South Africa.
  4. 10. Columbus An Italian explorer who sailed across the Atlantic Ocean to the Americas, opening the way for widespread European exploration and colonization.
  5. 11. Lincoln The 16th President of the United States who worked tirelessly to abolish slavery and reunite the country during the Civil War.
  6. 12. Washington The first President of the United States and a key leader during the American Revolution.
  7. 14. Einstein A German-born physicist who developed the theory of relativity, which completely changed the way we understand space, time, and gravity.
  8. 15. Luther King Jr. An American civil rights leader who fought for racial equality and delivered the famous "I Have a Dream" speech.
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  1. 1. Nightingale A British nurse known as the founder of modern nursing and who improved medical care during the Crimean War by setting up better hygiene practices.
  2. 3. da Vinci An Italian artist, scientist, and inventor of the Renaissance period, best known for his paintings of the "Mona Lisa" and "The Last Supper."
  3. 4. Earhart An American aviator who was the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean and inspired countless others with her determination and bravery.
  4. 6. Curie A Polish-born physicist and chemist who discovered the elements polonium and radium, and was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize.
  5. 7. Edison An American inventor who developed the light bulb, the phonograph, and the motion picture camera, among many other innovations.
  6. 8. Gandhi An Indian leader who advocated for non-violence and helped India gain independence from British rule.
  7. 13. Parks An African American civil rights activist who refused to give up her bus seat, leading to the Montgomery Bus Boycott and a pivotal moment in ending racial segregation.