* Famous writer and playwright, considered one of the greatest writers in the English language.
* Wrote plays such as "Romeo and Juliet," "Hamlet," and "Macbeth."
2. Sir Isaac Newton (1643-1727)
* Physicist and mathematician, developed the laws of motion and universal gravitation.
* Also made significant contributions to optics.
3. Charles Darwin (1809-1882)
* Naturalist, geologist, and biologist, best known for his contribution to the science of evolution.
* Published "On the Origin of Species" in 1859.
4. Elizabeth I (1533-1603)
* Queen of England from 1558 until her death in 1603.
* Known as the "Virgin Queen" because she never married.
* Ruled during a period of great prosperity and exploration for England.
5. Winston Churchill (1874-1965)
* Statesman, soldier, orator, and writer.
* Served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom during World War II.
* Known for his leadership and inspiring speeches during the war.
6. Alan Turing (1912-1954)
* Mathematician, logician, and cryptanalyst, widely considered to be one of the founders of computer science.
* Developed the Universal Turing Machine.
7. John Lennon (1940-1980)
* Musician, singer, and songwriter, best known as a member of The Beatles.
* Wrote songs such as "Imagine" and "Give Peace a Chance."
8. J.K. Rowling (1965-present)
* Author, screenwriter, and philanthropist, best known for writing the Harry Potter series.
* The Harry Potter series has sold over 500 million copies worldwide and has been translated into 80 languages.
9. Stephen Hawking (1942-2018)
* Theoretical physicist, cosmologist, and author, best known for his work on black holes and the Big Bang theory.
*Wrote the book "A Brief History of Time."