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Virgil

A Roman poet, Virgil is best known for his epic poem 'The Aeneid,' which tells the story of Aeneas and the founding of Rome.

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Virgil's 'Aeneid' was commissioned by Augustus to glorify Rome and its imperial destiny. It is considered one of the greatest works of Latin literature.
Virgil's work was so highly regarded that it was used in the Middle Ages for divination, a practice known as the 'Sortes Vergilianae.'
Roman Empire (70–19 BC)

Vivekananda

A Hindu monk and philosopher, Vivekananda played a key role in introducing Indian philosophies of Vedanta and Yoga to the Western world.

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Vivekananda's speech at the 1893 Parliament of the World's Religions in Chicago brought him international fame. He founded the Ramakrishna Mission to promote spiritual and social service.
Vivekananda was known for his powerful oratory and his ability to inspire people from all walks of life. He believed in the potential of every individual to achieve greatness.
19th to early 20th century (1863–1902)

Vlad the Impaler

A 15th-century ruler of Wallachia, Vlad the Impaler is infamous for his brutal tactics and is often considered the inspiration for the Dracula legend.

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Vlad earned his nickname by impaling his enemies on stakes. He was a fierce defender of his territory against the Ottoman Empire.
Despite his brutal reputation, Vlad is celebrated in Romania as a national hero for his resistance to Ottoman invasion. His connection to Dracula comes from Bram Stoker's novel, which was loosely inspired by his life.
15th century (1431–1476)

Vladimir Lenin

The leader of the Bolshevik Revolution and the first head of the Soviet state, Vladimir Lenin's ideas and policies laid the foundation for the USSR.

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Lenin's leadership during the October Revolution of 1917 led to the establishment of the world's first communist state, but his rule was also marked by political repression.
Lenin's body was embalmed and placed on display in Moscow's Red Square, where it remains to this day, despite his wish to be buried.
20th century (Russian Revolution)

Voltaire

A French Enlightenment writer, philosopher, and satirist, Voltaire was a fierce advocate for freedom of speech, religion, and separation of church and state.

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Voltaire's works, such as 'Candide,' critique intolerance, superstition, and tyranny. He was a prolific writer, producing over 20,000 letters and 2,000 books and pamphlets.
Voltaire's famous quote, 'I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it,' epitomizes his commitment to free expression.
18th century (Enlightenment)

Walt Disney

An animator, film producer, and entrepreneur, Walt Disney created some of the most beloved characters and stories in entertainment history, including Mickey Mouse and Disneyland.

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Disney won 22 Academy Awards and founded The Walt Disney Company, which became a global entertainment empire. He also pioneered the concept of the theme park with Disneyland.
Disney was the original voice of Mickey Mouse. He also had a fascination with trains and built a miniature steam railroad in his backyard.
20th century (1901–1966)

Wangari Maathai

A Kenyan environmentalist and political activist, Maathai founded the Green Belt Movement, which focused on tree planting, conservation, and women's rights. She was the first African woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize.

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Maathai's movement planted over 50 million trees in Kenya, combating deforestation and empowering rural women through environmental stewardship.
Maathai faced imprisonment and harassment for her activism but remained steadfast in her commitment to environmental and social justice.
20th century (Environmental Movement)

Werner Heisenberg

A key figure in quantum mechanics, Heisenberg is best known for his Uncertainty Principle, which states that the more precisely the position of a particle is known, the less precisely its momentum can be known.

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Heisenberg was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1932 for his contributions to quantum mechanics. He also played a controversial role in Nazi Germany's nuclear research program.
Heisenberg's visit to Niels Bohr in 1941 during World War II remains a topic of debate, with some suggesting he may have been trying to sabotage the Nazi atomic bomb project.
20th century (Quantum Physics)

Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen

The discoverer of X-rays, Röntgen's work revolutionized medicine and earned him the first Nobel Prize in Physics in 1901.

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Röntgen's discovery of X-rays was accidental, occurring while he was experimenting with cathode rays. He named them 'X-rays' because their nature was unknown at the time.
Röntgen refused to patent his discovery, believing it should be freely available to all humanity.
19th-20th century (Modern Physics)
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