People in History by Wikipedia Descriptions #7

Several of his short stories, novels, and plays have been praised as literary classics, including the novella Breakfast at Tiffany's (1958).

American novelist best known for her 1960 novel To Kill a Mockingbird.

Her breakout role was her first leading role, as Kathy Selden in Singin' in the Rain (1952).

Is known for playing Princess Leia in the Star Wars films.

King of the Franks from 768, King of the Lombards from 774, and Emperor of the Romans from 800.

Leader of the Irish Unionist Alliance and Ulster Unionist Party between 1910 and 1921.

Native American woman notable for her association with the colonial settlement at Jamestown, Virginia.

The husband of Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.

Dominated British foreign policy during the period 1830 to 1865, when Britain was at the height of its imperial power.

American inventor, scientist, and engineer who is credited with inventing and patenting the first practical telephone.

Soviet Air Forces pilot and cosmonaut who became the first human to journey into outer space.

His work was influential to the French avant-garde and many modern artists, such as Pablo Picasso and Henri Matisse.

Belgian Surrealist artist. He became well known for creating a number of witty and thought-provoking images.

British politician who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1997 to 2007 and Leader of the Labour Party from 1994 to 2007.

One of the most discussed Jewish victims of the Holocaust, she gained fame posthumously with the publication of The Diary of a Young Girl .