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French general who served in the Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars, distinguishing himself at Zurich, Wagram, and in Spain. Elevated to the dignity of Marshal of France in 1823 following the Spanish campaign under the Restoration.

Alessandro Manzoni (1785–1873) was the greatest Italian novelist of the 19th century and a central figure of Romanticism. His historical novel *I Promessi Sposi* (*The Betrothed*, 1827) is regarded as the first modern novel written in Italian and played a decisive role in the linguistic unification of Italy.

Piet Mondrian was a Dutch painter and a major figure of 20th-century abstract art. He founded the Neoplasticism movement and the De Stijl group, reducing painting to straight lines and primary colors.

Maurice Ravel was a French composer and one of the great figures of early 20th-century music. A master of orchestration, he is famous for the Boléro and associated with the impressionist movement alongside Claude Debussy.

Italian actress (1908-1973), an iconic figure of Italian neorealism. Known for her intense and passionate performances, she won the Academy Award for Best Actress in 1956 for The Rose Tattoo.

Momoko Kōchi (1932–1998) was a Japanese actress best known for her role in Ishirō Honda's original Godzilla (1954). She played Emiko Yamane, one of the main characters in this iconic film of postwar Japanese science fiction.

Twentieth-century French writer and member of OuLiPo. A master of literary constraints, he is the author of Life: A User's Manual and A Void, a novel written entirely without the letter “e”.

Japanese politician born in 1961, member of the Liberal Democratic Party. She has held several ministerial positions in Japan, including Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications. Known for her conservative views and interest in Japanese pop culture.

British director, screenwriter, and editor born in 1973, Andrew Haigh is acclaimed for his intimate films exploring human relationships and LGBTQ+ identity. He is best known for Weekend (2011) and 45 Years (2015).