English poet, painter, and printmaker. Considered a seminal figure in the history of both the poetry and visual arts of the Romantic Age. (1757-1827).

South American political leader who played a key role in Latin America's successful struggle for independence from Spain. (1783-1830).

African former slave involved in the British movement for the abolition of the slave trade. (1745-1797).

English journalist, political philosopher and novelist, considered one of the first exponents of utilitarianism, and one of the first modern proponents of anarchism. (1756-1836).

German philosopher, one of the creators of German Idealism. (1770-1831).

French-German author, philosopher, encyclopedist and a prominent figure in the French Enlightenment. (1723-1789).

Naturalist. (1769-1859).

Journalist, politician, rebel. (1795-1861).

Author, pamphleteer, radical, inventor, intellectual, revolutionary. (1737-1809).

Sir Walter Scott (15 August 1771 - 21 September 1832) was a Scottish historical novelist, playwright, and poet, popular throughout much of the world during his time.

Shawnee chief who attempted to form an alliance of tribes to combat American territorial ambitions and tried to rally the tribes in a common defence against the Americans. (1768-1813).