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Gregor Mendel

Gregor Mendel

(1822-1884) Gregor Mendel was an Austrian monk and scientist considered the father of genetics. Through experiments with pea plants in the monastery of Brno, he discovered the laws of heredity, demonstrating that traits are transmitted from one generation to the next through heritable units that today we call genes. His findings, published in 1866, were […]

Iván Pávlov

Iván Pávlov

Russian physiologist known for his pioneering research in the field of conditioned behavior.

Abraham Maslow

Abraham Maslow

Psychologist known for developing the theory of the hierarchy of human needs.

Esteé Lauder

Estée Lauder

American entrepreneur and pioneer in the beauty industry.

George Muller

George Müller

Evangelist and philanthropist recognized for his charitable work with orphans in England.

Marie Curie

Marie Curie

Prominent Polish-French scientist known for her achievements in the field of radioactivity.

Steve Jobs

Steve Jobs

Co-founder of Apple Inc. and an influential figure in the technology industry.

Fidel Castro

Fidel Castro

Cuban political leader who played a crucial role in the history of Cuba and in world geopolitics in the 20th century.

Louis Braille Portrait

Louis Braille

Developed the Braille system, which greatly improved the quality of life for visually impaired people.

Juan José Arévalo Bermejo Portrait

Juan José Arévalo

Guatemalan intellectual, educator and politician, known for being the first democratically elected president of Guatemala after the 1944 Revolution.

Pelé

Pelé

One of the greatest soccer players of all time and an undisputed legend in the world of soccer.

Alexander Fleming

Alexander Fleming

He discovered penicillin, which made possible the introduction of antibiotics to treat infections.

Pablo Picasso

Pablo Picasso

One of the most influential painters and sculptors of the 20th century.

Ludwig Van Beethoven Portrait

Ludwig van Beethoven

One of the most important musicians in history, considered the bridge between the classical and romantic periods of Western music.

Henry Ford

Henry Ford

Influential American businessman and pioneer of the automotive industry.

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