Isaac Newton (1642-1727): English mathematician, physicist, astronomer, and theologian who developed the principles of modern physics, including the law of universal gravitation.
Gottfried Leibniz (1646-1716): German philosopher and mathematician who co-developed calculus and made important contributions to metaphysics, logic, epistemology, and other fields.
Voltaire (1694-1778): French Enlightenment writer, philosopher, and historian known for his sharp critique of the Catholic Church and the French monarchy, and for his advocacy of freedom of speech and religious toleration.
Jean-Jacques Rousseau (1712-1778): Swiss-born philosopher, writer, and composer known for his influential works on political theory, education, and the natural rights of man.
Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750): German composer, organist, violinist, and harpsichordist of the Baroque period, considered one of the greatest composers in Western music history.
George Frideric Handel (1685-1759): German-born composer, organist, and harpsichordist of the Baroque period, known for his operas, oratorios, concertos, and other works.
Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790): American polymath and Founding Father who made significant contributions to various fields, including politics, science, invention, writing, and diplomacy.
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Swedish botanist, physician, and zoologist known for developing the binomial system of botanical nomenclature and for his work on taxonomy and the classification of animals.
Jonathan Swift (1667-1745): Irish satirist, essayist, poet, and cleric, best known for his works "Gulliver's Travels" and "A Tale of a Tub."
Alessandro Scarlatti (1660-1725): Italian composer, teacher, and organist of the Baroque period, considered one of the founders of the Neapolitan School of music.