People of the Century
One Century, 100 Remarkable People
TIME has profiled those individuals who — for better or worse — most influenced the last 100 years. They are considered in five fields of endeavor, culminating with Person of the Century: Albert Einstein More »
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Person of the Century
Albert Einstein was the pre-eminent scientist in a century dominated by science. Now, when we think of genius, we see his face More »
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Leaders & Revolutionaries
People who helped define the century's political and social fabric More »
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Artists & Entertainers
Pioneers of human expression who enlightened and enlivened us More »
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Builders & Titans
Innovators who changed how the world works More »
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Scientists & Thinkers
People who overthrew our inherited ideas about logic, language, learning, mathematics, economics and even space and time More »
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Heroes & Icons
People who exemplify courage, selflessness, exuberance, superhuman ability and amazing grace More »
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Photos: Mohandas Gandhi: 1869-1948
A photographic tour of the life and times of Mohandas Gandhi More »
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Photos: Franklin D. Roosevelt: 1882-1945
A photographic tour of the life and times of Franklin Roosevelt More »
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Photos: Albert Einstein: 1879-1955
A photographic tour of the life and times of Albert Einstein More »
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