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- 2. Shakespeare An English playwright and poet known for his famous works like "Romeo and Juliet," "Hamlet," and "Macbeth."
- 5. Isaac Newton An English physicist and mathematician who discovered the laws of motion and gravity, which are fundamental principles in physics.
- 9. Mandela A South African statesman who fought against apartheid and became the first black President of South Africa.
- 10. Columbus An Italian explorer who sailed across the Atlantic Ocean to the Americas, opening the way for widespread European exploration and colonization.
- 11. Lincoln The 16th President of the United States who worked tirelessly to abolish slavery and reunite the country during the Civil War.
- 12. Washington The first President of the United States and a key leader during the American Revolution.
- 14. Einstein A German-born physicist who developed the theory of relativity, which completely changed the way we understand space, time, and gravity.
- 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. 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.
- 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."
- 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.
- 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.
- 7. Edison An American inventor who developed the light bulb, the phonograph, and the motion picture camera, among many other innovations.
- 8. Gandhi An Indian leader who advocated for non-violence and helped India gain independence from British rule.
- 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.
