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Charaka

An ancient Indian physician, Charaka is considered one of the principal contributors to Ayurveda, the traditional system of medicine in India.

intellectual curious compassionate innovative
Charaka's 'Charaka Samhita' is a foundational text in Ayurveda, covering various aspects of medicine, including diagnosis, treatment, and ethics.
Charaka's work emphasized the importance of prevention and holistic health, principles that remain relevant in modern medicine.
2nd century BC (200–100 BC)

Charlemagne

The king of the Franks and Lombards, Charlemagne is known for uniting much of Western Europe and being crowned the first Holy Roman Emperor.

visionary strategic authoritative transformative
Charlemagne's empire, known as the Carolingian Empire, included much of modern-day France, Germany, and Italy. He promoted the Carolingian Renaissance, a revival of art, culture, and learning.
Charlemagne was crowned Emperor of the Romans by Pope Leo III on Christmas Day in 800 AD, marking the revival of the Roman Empire in the West.
Early Middle Ages (742–814 AD)

Charles Darwin

The naturalist and father of the theory of evolution, Darwin's work revolutionized biology and our understanding of life on Earth.

curious observant intellectual patient
Darwin's book 'On the Origin of Species' introduced the concept of natural selection. His voyage on the HMS Beagle provided the evidence for his theories.
Darwin delayed publishing his theory for over 20 years, fearing the backlash it would cause. He only went public when Alfred Russel Wallace proposed a similar idea.
Victorian era (1809–1882)

Che Guevara

A Marxist revolutionary and countercultural symbol, Che Guevara played a key role in the Cuban Revolution and became an icon of rebellion.

idealistic rebellious determined revolutionary
Guevara helped Fidel Castro overthrow the Cuban government and later attempted to spread revolution in Africa and South America. He was captured and executed in Bolivia.
Guevara's image, captured in Alberto Korda's photograph, has become one of the most recognizable symbols of revolution and resistance worldwide.
20th century (1928–1967)

Christiaan Huygens

A Dutch physicist, mathematician, astronomer and inventor, who is widely regarded as one of the greatest scientists of all time and a major figure in the scientific revolution.

intellectual inventive analytical observant
Huygens discovered Titan, the largest moon of Saturn, and invented the pendulum clock. He also made significant contributions to optics and mechanics.
Huygens corresponded with many leading scientists of his time, including Isaac Newton, and engaged in debates about the nature of light.
17th century (1629–1695 AD)

Christine de Pizan

A medieval writer and early feminist, Christine de Pizan is best known for her works defending women's rights and critiquing the misogyny of her time.

intellectual courageous creative visionary
Christine's most famous work, 'The Book of the City of Ladies,' imagines a utopian city populated by virtuous women from history and mythology.
Christine was one of the first women in Europe to make a living as a professional writer, and her works were widely read and influential in her time.
14th–15th century (1364–1430 AD)

Christopher Columbus

An Italian explorer sponsored by Spain, Columbus completed four voyages across the Atlantic Ocean, opening the way for widespread European exploration and colonization of the Americas.

ambitious adventurous visionary controversial
Columbus' first voyage in 1492 led to the discovery of the Bahamas, though he mistakenly believed he had reached Asia. His expeditions marked the beginning of the Columbian Exchange.
Columbus never actually set foot on mainland North America; his voyages were primarily focused on the Caribbean and Central America.
15th-16th century (Age of Exploration)

Cicero

A Roman statesman, orator, and philosopher, Cicero is considered one of the greatest speakers and writers in Roman history.

eloquent intellectual principled visionary
Cicero's speeches and writings on rhetoric, politics, and philosophy had a profound influence on Western thought. He played a key role in the politics of the late Roman Republic.
Cicero was executed during the proscriptions of the Second Triumvirate. His hands and head were displayed in the Roman Forum as a warning to others.
Roman Republic (106–43 BC)

Clara Schumann

A virtuoso pianist and composer, Clara Schumann was one of the most distinguished musicians of the Romantic era. She was also the wife of composer Robert Schumann.

creative resilient talented visionary
Clara Schumann was a child prodigy and performed across Europe. She composed numerous works, including piano concertos and chamber music, though her compositions were often overshadowed by her husband's.
Clara Schumann was one of the first pianists to perform from memory, setting a standard that is now common practice.
19th century (Romanticism)
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