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Portrait of Hermann Hesse
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Hermann Hesse

Writing thoughtful novels and poems that encourage people to learn about themselves.

Portrait of Ho Chi Minh
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Ho Chi Minh

Leading Vietnam’s journey toward independence and becoming its first president

Portrait of Homer
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Homer

Writing the famous ancient Greek stories The Iliad and The Odyssey

Portrait of Honoré de Balzac
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Honoré de Balzac

A famous French writer who created a huge collection of stories about everyday life called La Comédie humaine.

Portrait of Ibn Battuta
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Ibn Battuta

One of the greatest travelers in history who journeyed across much of the known world.

Portrait of Ibn Sina (Avicenna)
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Ibn Sina (Avicenna)

A brilliant doctor and thinker who wrote famous books about medicine and science.

Portrait of Isabel Allende
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Isabel Allende

Being a famous storyteller who writes magical and emotional novels read all over the world

Portrait of J.K. Rowling
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J.K. Rowling

Writing the magical Harry Potter book series

Portrait of James Baldwin
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James Baldwin

An American writer who used powerful words to explore fairness, identity, and understanding.

Portrait of James Corden
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James Corden

Being a funny actor and TV host, especially for the game and music segment called Carpool Karaoke.

Portrait of James Joyce
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James Joyce

Being a famous writer who changed the way stories are written

Portrait of James Madison
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James Madison

Being the "Father of the Constitution" and the fourth President of the United States

Portrait of Jane Austen
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Jane Austen

Writing beloved novels like Pride and Prejudice that are still read all over the world.

Portrait of Jason Sudeikis
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Jason Sudeikis

Being a funny actor and comedian, especially for playing Ted Lasso on TV

Portrait of Jawaharlal Nehru
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Jawaharlal Nehru

He was the first Prime Minister of India and a leader who helped India become an independent nation.

Portrait of Jean-Jacques Rousseau
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Jean-Jacques Rousseau

A famous thinker who wrote about freedom, nature, and how people can live and learn better together

Portrait of Jean-Paul Sartre
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Jean-Paul Sartre

A famous thinker and writer who shared big ideas about freedom and choice

Portrait of Jimmy Kimmel
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Jimmy Kimmel

Being a TV host and comedian, best known for hosting "Jimmy Kimmel Live!"

Portrait of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
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Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

A famous German writer and thinker who wrote poems, plays, and stories loved around the world

Portrait of John Calvin
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John Calvin

A famous thinker who helped shape Protestant Christianity during the Reformation.

Portrait of John Krasinski
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John Krasinski

Being an actor, writer, and director best known for playing Jim Halpert on the TV show The Office

Portrait of John Locke
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John Locke

Helping people understand ideas about learning, freedom, and how governments should care for citizens

Portrait of John Maynard Keynes
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John Maynard Keynes

A famous economist who helped governments understand how to keep economies healthy.

Portrait of John Milton
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John Milton

Writing the famous epic poem "Paradise Lost"

Portrait of John Oliver
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John Oliver

Being a funny comedian and TV host who explains news in a smart and humorous way