an Italian artist, one of the leaders of the group known as the Macchiaioli. He was initially a painter of historical themes and military subjects.

a German mathematician who made many important contributions to abstract algebra. She discovered Noether's First and Second Theorem, which are fundamental in mathematical physics.

an Italian novelist and journalist. His novels explored matters of modern sexuality, social alienation and existentialism

a French poet known for his transgressive and surreal themes and for his influence on modern literature and arts, prefiguring surrealism.

an English physician. He was the author of Observationes Medicae which became a standard textbook of medicine for two centuries so that he became known as 'The English Hippocrates'.

an Italian novelist, poet, short story writer, translator, literary critic, and essayist. He is often referred to as one of the most influential Italian writers of his time.