A. P. J. Abdul Kalam Indian • Educator 1931 – 2015 Indian aerospace scientist, educator, and 11th President of India whose books and lectures inspired millions of students and innovators.
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.
Pierre Elliott Trudeau Canadian • Philosopher 1919 – 2000 Canadian constitutional scholar, essayist, and 15th Prime Minister of Canada who entrenched the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
