Mahatma Gandhi Indian • Philosopher 1869 – 1948 Indian lawyer, anti-colonial leader, and political ethicist who pioneered Satyagraha (nonviolent resistance) to lead India to independence.
Marcus Aurelius Roman • Philosopher 121 – 180 Roman Emperor and Stoic philosopher whose personal notebooks, known as Meditations, remain a cornerstone of practical ethical wisdom.
Melina Mercouri Greek • Social Reformer 1920 – 1994 Greek actress, writer, democratic activist, and longest-serving Minister of Culture who championed cultural heritage and the European Capitals of Culture.
