Playwright, poet. Christopher Marlowe was a poet and playwright at the forefront of the 16th-century dramatic renaissance. His works influenced William Shakespeare and generations of writers to follow.

• Poet, Playwright
  (c. 1564–1593)

Italian scientist and scholar Galileo made pioneering observations that laid the foundation for modern physics and astronomy.

• Astronomer, Scientist
  (1564–1642)

William Shakespeare, often called the English national poet, is widely considered the greatest dramatist of all time.

• Playwright, Poet
  (c. 1564–1616)