Born on December 27

Ecuadorian revolutionary born in Quito around 1797, of mixed heritage (Creole mother, Spanish father), Manuela Sáenz was a central figure in the Spanish American wars of independence and the companion of Simón Bolívar. She saved the Liberator's life in 1828 and was nicknamed the "Libertadora del Libertador."

French chemist and biologist (1822–1895), founder of modern microbiology. He demonstrated the role of microorganisms in diseases and fermentation, revolutionizing medicine and hygiene. His discoveries led to the development of vaccines and pasteurization.

A German-American actress and singer, Marlene Dietrich established herself as an icon of Hollywood cinema in the 1930s. Refusing to collaborate with the Nazi regime, she committed herself to the Allied cause during the Second World War.

Jean Bartik (1924-2011) was an American mathematician and computer scientist, one of the first six programmers of the ENIAC, the first fully programmable electronic computer. She helped transform automatic computation into a new discipline: programming.

Soviet gymnast, one of the greatest champions in the history of sport. She won 18 Olympic medals between 1956 and 1964, a record that stood unmatched for a long time.

Gérard Depardieu is one of the most famous and prolific French actors, with over 200 films to his name. Born in 1948 in Châteauroux, he established himself from the 1970s as a major figure in both French and international cinema.