(born November 1, 1935, Johannesburg, South Africa), South African who was one of the world’s best professional golfers in the post-World War II era. He...

(born November 12, 1953, Podor, Senegal), Senegalese musician known for his unique blend of traditional African rhythms and modern Western musical styles....

(born June 19, 1948, Houston, Texas, U.S.), American actress who first gained fame for her work in the television series The Cosby Show (1984–92) and later...

(born February 23, 1983, London, England), British-American actress who was known for her crisply delineated characterizations of women from all walks...

(born April 5, 1804, Hamburg [Germany]—died June 23, 1881, Frankfurt am Main, Germany), German botanist, cofounder (with Theodor Schwann) of the cell theory....

(born July 26, 1875, Kesswil, Switzerland—died June 6, 1961, Küsnacht), Swiss psychologist and psychiatrist who founded analytic psychology, in some aspects...

(born October 13, 1821, Schivelbein, Pomerania, Prussia [now Świdwin, Poland]—died September 5, 1902, Berlin, Germany), German pathologist and statesman,...

(born June 26, 1960, London, England), British painter and installation artist who created directly on gallery walls his intricately detailed and visually...

(born March 10, 1452, Sos, Aragon [Spain]—died January 23, 1516, Madrigalejo, Spain), king of Aragon and king of Castile (as Ferdinand V) from 1479, joint...

(born c. 6–4 bce, Bethlehem—died c. 30 ce, Jerusalem), religious leader revered in Christianity, one of the world’s major religions. He is regarded by...