Top 20 most important and famous people from Switzerland

Painter of The Nightmare

Painter influenced by movements in art that included expressionism, cubism, and surrealism. He experimented and explored color theory

One of the most important sculptors of XX century. His work was particularly influenced by artistic styles such as Cubism and Surrealism

Theologist of XVI century and leader of the Reformation in Switzerland

Philosopher and writer, his political philosophy influenced the progress of the Age of Enlightenment throughout Europe and the French Revolution

Writer, author of Green Henry and The People from Seldwyla

Writer, author of Demian, Steppenwolf, Siddhartha and The Glass Bead Game. Winner of Nobel Prize in Literature in 1946

Humanitarian, businessman, social activist and co-founder of the Red Cross. Winner of Nobel Peace Prize in 1901

Pioneer in several aspects of the medical revolution of the Renaissance, emphasizing the value of observation in combination with received wisdom. He is credited as the father of toxicology

Mathematician who founded the studies of graph theory and topology and made pioneering and influential discoveries in many other branches of mathematics such as analytic number theory, complex analysis, and infinitesimal calculus

Medical researcher winner of Nobel Prize in Medicine in 1909 for his work in the physiology, pathology and surgery of the thyroid

Psychiatrist who founded analytical psychology. His work has been influential in the fields of psychiatry and anthropology

Pharmacologist known for his discovery in 1937 of antihistamines, which block the neurotransmitter histamine and are used in allergy medication. Winner of Nobel Prize in Medicine in 1957

Psychologist known for his work on child development

Physicist who made fundamental theoretical contributions to the understanding of ferromagnetism and electron behavior in crystal lattices. He is also considered one of the developers of nuclear magnetic resonance. Winner of Nobel Prize in Physics in 1952

Actor famous for his portrayal of Adolf Hitler in the Oscar-nominated film Downfall

Actor famous for his roles in The Man in the Glass Booth, Julia and Judgment at Nuremberg. Winner of Academy Award in 1962

Tennis player winner of 11 Grand Slam titles

Tennis player winner of three Grand Slam titles

President of FIFA from 1998 to 2015