Cesare Beccaria was one of the greatest minds of the Age of Enlightenment in the 18th century. His writings on criminology and economics were well ahead of their time.
Grammy-award winning musician Ry Cooder has released multiple American-roots style records under his own name, and has also recorded with musicians worldwide.
Philippe de Broca was a French filmmaker, best known for his light-hearted comedies. He was awarded the Legion of Honor for his contributions to French culture.
Ruth Bader Ginsburg is a U.S. Supreme Court Justice, the second woman to be appointed to the position.
Andrew Jackson was the seventh president of the United States. He is known for founding the Democratic Party and for his support of individual liberty.
Irish dramatist Lady Gregory, also known as Isabella Augusta, collaborated with William Butler Yeats and J.M. Synge to found the Irish National Theater and the Abbey Theater company.
Phil Lesh is best known as being a founding member and bass player for the 1960s rock group Grateful Dead.
Actress Eva Longoria landed her breakthrough role in 2004 as Gabrielle Solis on the hit television series Desperate Housewives.
Though primarily remembered for her lavish tastes, heiress Marjorie Merriweather Post was a shrewd businesswoman and a dedicated philanthropist.
Bret Michaels is the lead singer in the glam-metal band Poison and has starred in several reality TV shows, including The Celebrity Apprentice.
Dee Snider is best known as the lead singer of glam metal band Twisted Sister.
Jimmy Swaggart is a Pentecostal radio and television evangelist. He also recorded best-selling gospel albums before his career unraveled due to a scandal.
Harriet E. Wilson is best known as the first African-American female novelist.