Prince William, Sir Paul McCartney, Helen Mirren, George Orwell... Discover unexpected relationships between famous figures when you explore our group of famous British people.
Through the funding of Swedish industrialist Alfred Nobel, the world's most renowned prize series was born; historically, Nobel Prizes have been awarded to individuals who confer "the greatest benefit on mankind." Examine this group to learn more about some of the world's most famous Nobel Prize winners, including Albert Einstein, Al Gore, Ernest Hemingway, Nelson Mandela, Martin Luther King Jr. and Barack Obama.
Take a look at famous people named Joseph, such as Joseph Henry, Joseph Lowery, and Joseph Lister.
Meet famous people such as Julia Child, Princess Diana, John Hughes, Marilyn Monroe, Elvis Presley, and Babe Ruth, who died in the month of August.
Browse notable physicists such as Joseph Henry, Sheldon Glashow, and Gustav Kirchhoff.
Throughout history, the greatest scientific minds have not only demystified the world with their discoveries, but helped shape how we live in it with their ingenious inventions. From Sir Isaac Newton to Charles Darwin to Albert Einstein and many more brilliant minds, here is a group of famous scientists who have made major advances in the field of science.