Nationality: South African
Lifespan: 1918–2013
Profession: Anti-Apartheid Activist, President
Achievements: Led South Africa's transition from apartheid to democracy; Nobel Peace Prize laureate.
Nationality: Indian
Lifespan: 1869–1948
Profession: Political Leader, Philosopher
Achievements: Leader of the Indian independence movement; advocate of nonviolent resistance.
Nationality: American
Lifespan: 1809–1865
Profession: 16th President of the United States
Achievements: Preserved the Union during the Civil War; abolished slavery in the U.S.
Nationality: British
Lifespan: 1874–1965
Profession: Prime Minister, Writer
Achievements: Led Britain during World War II; Nobel Prize in Literature.
Nationality: Polish-French
Lifespan: 1867–1934
Profession: Physicist, Chemist
Achievements: Pioneer in radioactivity; first woman to win a Nobel Prize.
Nationality: Venezuelan
Lifespan: 1783–1830
Profession: Military Leader, Statesman
Achievements: Liberated much of South America from Spanish rule.
Nationality: British
Lifespan: 1858–1928
Profession: Suffragette, Political Activist
Achievements: Leader in the fight for women's suffrage in the United Kingdom.
Nationality: Argentine
Lifespan: 1928–1967
Profession: Revolutionary, Physician
Achievements: Key figure in the Cuban Revolution; symbol of rebellion.
Nationality: German
Lifespan: 1954–
Profession: Politician, Scientist
Achievements: First female Chancellor of Germany; known for her pragmatic leadership.
Nationality: Russian
Lifespan: 1729–1796
Profession: Empress of Russia
Achievements: Expanded the Russian Empire; implemented significant cultural reforms.