John Muir was a Scottish immigrant to America and a deeply religious man. After an early accident that nearly blinded him, Muir found his purpose in nature, becoming a well-regarded conservationist and author.

Sigmund Freud was a psychology researcher who has had the largest impact on the field from his theories of Id, ego, superego, and the Oedipus complex. Freud committed suicide in 1938.

Fredrick Douglass was born into slavery in 1818 and repeatedly sold until housewife Sophia Auld taught him the alphabet which led to his learning to read and write. After escaping to freedom, Douglass was an activist for the abolitionist movement and more.

Winston Churchill saw action during his service in the British Army, which led him to publish a book chronicling his experiences. Entering politics in 1911, Churchill would ascend to Prime Minister in 1939, leading Britain through World War II.

Michelangelo was born in 1475 and found his passion for art shortly thereafter, becoming most notable for his sculptures and paintings, but he was also a notable architect and a true renaissance man.

Jimmy Carter was a state senator and governor of Georgia before being elected as the 39th U.S. President. Carter’s single-term presidency would be overshadowed by inflation and a challenging series of foreign affairs.

Anne Frank was a young Jewish refugee living in Amsterdam during the Nazi invasion. With her family, they would hide in a secret annex for over two years before being discovered.