William

Prince of Wales, heir to British throne, mental health and homelessness advocate

The eldest son of King Charles III and heir apparent to the British throne. As Prince of Wales, he is involved in numerous charitable endeavors and serves as a senior member of the Royal Family.

1982 – present

Co-founder of Microsoft, technology pioneer, major philanthropist

An American technology entrepreneur and philanthropist who co-founded Microsoft, one of the world's largest software companies. Through the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, he has become one of the world's most influential philanthropists.

1955 – present

Conservative intellectual, founder of National Review, hosted Firing Line

An American conservative author, commentator, and politician who founded National Review magazine and hosted the influential television program Firing Line. He was a major intellectual force in the American conservative movement for over fifty years.

1925 – 2008

Hollywood leading man, Academy Award winner, starred in classic films

An American actor who was one of Hollywood's most popular and critically acclaimed leading men during the mid-to-late 20th century. He won the Academy Award for Best Actor and appeared in numerous classic films.

1918 – 1981

Nobel Prize-winning novelist, innovator of stream-of-consciousness fiction

An American novelist and short story writer who won the Nobel Prize in Literature and is considered one of the greatest American authors. His innovative narrative techniques revolutionized modern fiction.

1897 – 1962

Father of modern psychology, pragmatism philosopher, author of Principles of Psychology

An American psychologist and philosopher who is considered the father of modern psychology and American philosophy. His works on consciousness, emotion, and pragmatism remain foundational to philosophy and psychology.

1842 – 1910

Romantic poet, co-founder of Romanticism, author of The Prelude and Daffodils

An English Romantic poet considered one of the most influential figures in English literature. Along with Samuel Taylor Coleridge, he helped launch the Romantic movement and changed the course of English poetry.

1770 – 1850

World's greatest playwright and poet, author of Hamlet and Macbeth

An English playwright and poet widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's greatest dramatist. He wrote approximately 39 plays and 154 sonnets that continue to be studied and performed worldwide.

1564 – 1616