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The makings of great minds
Leo Tolstoy
Russian writer
considered one of the greatest authors in world literature
born on September 9, 1828
into a noble family
most famous work
epic novel "War and Peace"
another work by Tolstoy is the novel "Anna Karenina"
Tolstoy had an exciting personal life
He married Sophia Behrs, and they had 13 children together
In the last years of his life, Tolstoy gave up his wealth and possessions and sought a simple way of life
died on November 20, 1910, at the age of 82
Blaise Pascal
French mathematician, physicist, philosopher and writer
lived in the 17th century
Pascal developed the first mechanical calculator called the Pascaline
Pascal is best known for his work in probability theory
He laid the foundation for the modern theory of probability with his famous wager known as Pascal's Wager
Pascal's legacy continues to inspire and influence various fields of study
he is considered one of the greatest mathematicians and thinkers of his time
Pascal's most famous literary work is "Pensées" (Thoughts)
collection of philosophical fragments that explores various themes such as human nature, faith, and the pursuit of happiness
Hedy Lamarr
Austrian-born American actress and inventor
born on November 9, 1914
her birth name was Hedwig Eva Maria Kiesler
Lamarr gained fame as a Hollywood actress in the 1930s and 1940s, starring in films
"Algiers" (1938) and "Samson and Delilah" (1949)
During World War II, Lamarr and composer George Antheil developed a frequency-hopping system to prevent enemies from jamming radio signals
became the basis for various technologies, including Bluetooth and Wi-Fi
She passed away on January 19, 2000
Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz
Mexican nun, poet, and intellectual
born on November 12, 1651
Despite being a woman in a patriarchal society, she pursued knowledge and education
Her works covered a wide range of topics, including love, feminism, religion, and philosophy
Her most famous work is "Hombres necios que acusáis" ("Foolish Men Who Accuse")
In 1694, under pressure from the church, she publicly renounced her intellectual pursuits and sold her extensive library.
She focused on religious devotion until her death in 1695
