#86

William Shakespeare

Regarded as the greatest writer in the English language.

#87

Leonardo da Vinci

The ultimate Renaissance man; artist and inventor.

#88

Michelangelo

Defined Western aesthetic through art and architecture.

#89

Ludwig van Beethoven

Bridge between Classical and Romantic music eras.

#90

Johann Sebastian Bach

Founder of Western musical harmony and theory.

#91

Homer

Author of Iliad and Odyssey; foundation of literature.

#92

Pablo Picasso

Revolutionized modern art and co-founded Cubism.

#93

Walt Disney

Pioneered the modern animation and media industry.

#94

Christopher Columbus

Initiated permanent contact between Europe and Americas.

#95

Ferdinand Magellan

Led the first circumnavigation of the globe.

#96

Vasco da Gama

Opened the sea route from Europe to India.

#97

Marco Polo

Introduced the wealth of Asia to the European mind.

#99

Frida Kahlo

Icon of feminism, LGBTQ+ identity, and Mexican culture.

#100

Neil Armstrong

First human on the moon; symbol of space exploration.