Polish composer and orchestral conductor, one of the major European composers of the 20th century.
Eighth and last leader of the then Soviet Union who was awarded the Nobel Prize for Peace in 1990.
French economic and social theorist, writer, political adviser and senior civil servant and leader in microfinance.
American professional tennis player, activist, author, educator, and campaigner for civil rights and racial equality.
Nobel Prize winning Chinese theoretical physicist and founder of the Institute for Theoretical Physics.
Most significant French composer of his generation and a noted conductor and music theorist.
American historian at the University of Chicago and twelfth Librarian of the United States Congress.
American mathematician, environmental lobbyist and professor of atmospheric and oceanic sciences.
English environmentalist specializing in biodiversity and also noted for his work on environmental refugees.
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