Born in Moscow in 1799 to a family of French-speaking aristocrats. Learned Russian from grandmother and Russian folktales from nurse. Entered Imperial Lyceum in 1811, publishing first work in 1814
Born in Moscow in 1799 to an impoverished noble family. Started writing at age seven, inspired by French literature. Studied at Tsarskoye Selo Lyceum under famous professors. Graduated in 1817, ranked 24th out of 29 students
Gandhi led India's independence through nonviolent resistance. Mandela fought against apartheid and became South Africa's first black president. Lincoln led US through Civil War and abolished slavery. Gandhi advocated for social justice and equality worldwide
Written by Shakespeare around 1603, set in Venice and Cyprus. Widely considered one of Shakespeare's greatest works. Unpublished during author's lifetime, survives in 1622 quarto and First Folio
Feminist movement began in 1800s with women's rights and equality issues. First documented gathering was Women's March on Versailles in 1789. Mary Wollstonecraft published "Vindication of Rights of Woman" in 1792
Brazil's 203 million population in 2022, making it the seventh most populous country globally. Most Brazilians live within 300 km of the coast. Population distribution is uneven, with dense coastal areas and sparse interior regions