Martin Luther, a German monk, challenged the Catholic Church's sale of indulgences and authority, leading to the schism in Western Christianity.

Paul the Apostle (Saul of Tarsus) undertook extensive missionary journeys and his epistles form a significant part of Christian theology.

Pelé won three FIFA World Cups and scored over 1,000 career goals, becoming a global ambassador for the sport.

Freddie Mercury is regarded as one of the greatest singers in the history of rock music, famous for hits like 'Bohemian Rhapsody'.

Charles Dickens is regarded as the greatest novelist of the Victorian era, creating some of the world's best-known fictional characters.

Jesus is the founder of Christianity, the world's largest religion. His teachings and life story are recorded in the New Testament of the Bible.

Shakespeare's plays (like Hamlet, Romeo and Juliet) and sonnets have had a profound and lasting impact on literature and language.

Mozart is considered one of the greatest composers in Western music history, creating masterpieces in every genre of his time.

Elizabeth I stabilized England as a Protestant nation and oversaw the defeat of the Spanish Armada in 1588.

Martin Luther challenged the Catholic Church's practices, particularly the sale of indulgences, leading to a permanent split in Western Christianity.