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Isaac Newton

A physicist and mathematician who defined the laws of motion and gravity, Newton's work laid the foundation for classical mechanics.

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Newton formulated the laws of motion and universal gravitation, which dominated scientific thought for centuries. He also invented calculus independently of Leibniz.
Newton was deeply interested in alchemy and biblical prophecy, spending as much time on these pursuits as he did on science.
Scientific Revolution (1643–1727)

Isabella I of Castile

Queen of Castile and León, Isabella I is best known for sponsoring Christopher Columbus' voyage to the Americas and for completing the Reconquista of Spain.

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Isabella's marriage to Ferdinand II of Aragon united Spain and laid the foundation for its rise as a global power. She also established the Spanish Inquisition.
Isabella's support for Columbus' voyage led to the European colonization of the Americas, but her legacy is also marred by the expulsion of Jews and Muslims from Spain.
15th century (1451–1504 AD)

Ivan IV (Ivan the Terrible)

The first Tsar of Russia, Ivan IV expanded Russian territory and centralized power, but his reign was also marked by paranoia, brutality, and the infamous Oprichnina.

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Ivan IV conquered the Khanates of Kazan and Astrakhan, significantly expanding Russia's borders. However, his later years were marked by violent purges and the killing of his own son.
Ivan's nickname 'the Terrible' is a translation of the Russian word 'Grozny,' which can also mean 'formidable' or 'awe-inspiring,' reflecting his dual legacy.
16th century (Tsardom of Russia)

Jan Hus

A Czech priest, philosopher, reformer, and master at Charles University in Prague. He was a key predecessor to the Protestant Reformation.

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Jan Hus challenged the authority of the Catholic Church and advocated for reforms. He was condemned as a heretic and burned at the stake.
Hus's death sparked the Hussite Wars in Bohemia, as his followers fought to defend his religious teachings.
14th–15th century (1369–1415 AD)

Jan Žižka

A Czech general and Hussite leader, Jan Žižka was a brilliant military strategist who never lost a battle despite being blind in both eyes.

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Žižka pioneered the use of wagon forts and gunpowder weapons in warfare, which allowed his forces to defeat much larger armies during the Hussite Wars.
Žižka's innovative tactics and leadership made him a national hero in the Czech Republic, and his legacy is celebrated in numerous monuments and works of art.
15th century (1360–1424 AD)

Jane Austen

A beloved English novelist, Austen's works, such as 'Pride and Prejudice' and 'Sense and Sensibility,' explore themes of love, class, and morality.

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Austen wrote six major novels, all of which remain classics of English literature. She often wrote about the lives of women in Regency England.
Austen published her novels anonymously, with the byline 'By a Lady.' Her identity as the author was only revealed after her death.
Regency era (1775–1817)

Jean-Jacques Dessalines

A leader of the Haitian Revolution, Jean-Jacques Dessalines was instrumental in Haiti's independence from France and became the first ruler of the independent nation.

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Dessalines declared Haiti's independence in 1804 and became its first emperor, but his rule was marked by brutality and internal conflict.
Dessalines' legacy is complex; he is celebrated as a hero of Haitian independence but also criticized for his harsh methods and authoritarian rule.
18th–19th century (1758–1806 AD)

Jean-Jacques Rousseau

A Genevan philosopher, writer, and composer of the 18th century. His political philosophy influenced the Enlightenment in Europe and aspects of the French Revolution.

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Rousseau's 'The Social Contract' argued for the sovereignty of the people and the importance of individual freedom.
Rousseau's personal life was marked by controversy, including his decision to abandon his children to orphanages.
18th century (1712–1778 AD)

Jean-Paul Sartre

A French philosopher, playwright, and novelist, Sartre was a leading figure in existentialism and a vocal advocate for political and social change.

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Sartre's philosophy emphasized individual freedom and responsibility, as outlined in his work 'Being and Nothingness.'
Sartre declined the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1964, stating that he did not want to be 'institutionalized.'
20th century (Existentialism)
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