Martin Niemoller
German theologian & pastor best known for his widely quoted anti-Nazi poem “First they came …”.
Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn
Russian writer, philosopher, historian, & political prisoner who brought awareness to the Soviet Gulag system.
Herman Gorter
Dutch poet & socialist born in 1864. Leading member of the highly influential writers group the Tachtigers.
Anna Freud
English psychoanalyst born in 1895. Pioneer in child psychology & youngest daughter of Sigmund Freud.
John Lennon
English singer, songwriter, & peace activist known as a member of The Beatles & a solo artist.
Melina Mercouri
Greek actor, singer, & politician known for her role in the 1960 film Never on Sunday.
Sylvia Kristel
Dutch model & actor best known for her title role in five of the seven Emmanuelle films.
Sean Connery
Scottish actor & producer, born in 1930, & best known as the first James Bond.
Edward Gorey
American writer, costume designer, & artist born in 1925. Known for his unsettling illustrated books.
Burin des Roziers
French civil servant born in 1913. Secretary General of president Charles de Gaulle & Ambassador to Italy.