BIOGRAPHY

Louis XIII was king of France from 1610 to 1643. Under his reign, France became a leading European power.

Poet Emma Lazarus wrote the lines “Give me your tired, your poor, / Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free” which are inscribed on pedestal on which the Statue of Liberty stands.

Elijah Muhammad rose from poverty to become the charismatic leader of the black nationalist group Nation of Islam, and mentor of Malcolm X and Louis Farrakhan.

Acclaimed guitarist and singer-songwriter Eric Clapton is known for his contributions to The Yardbirds and Cream, as well as such singles as “Tears in Heaven” as a solo artist.

Paulo Coelho wrote the best-selling novel, ‘The Alchemist,’ which sold 35 million copies and is the most translated book in the world by a living author.

Thomas Paine was an English American writer and pamphleteer whose “Common Sense” and other writings influenced the American Revolution, and helped pave the way for the Declaration of Independence.

Christian Dior was a French fashion designer whose post–World War II creations were wildly popular, and whose legacy continues to influence the fashion industry.

Warren Beatty is an Oscar-winning director and actor known for such films as ‘Bonnie and Clyde,’ ‘Reds’ and ‘Heaven Can Wait.’

Jennifer Love Hewitt is an American actress best known for her role on the TV show ‘Party of Five’ and her part in the horror film ‘I Know What You Did Last Summer.’

Author R.L. Stine is famous for writing ‘Goosebumps,’ the bestselling horror series for kids. He also created the successful ‘Fear Street’ series.