5 People Who Changed the World
They came, they saw, and they… well, not all of them conquered, but they certainly made a change in the world we now live in. Starting from the mid 1700s up to the present, listed here are 5 such influential people who have changed the world.
Issac Newton (1642 - 1727)
1. Issac Newton (1642 - 1727)
Isaac Newton was a physicist, astronomer, alchemist, mathematician, natural philosopher, and theologian of English origin. He is considered as the greatest and most influential scientist of all times. He discovered gravity, and his path breaking research work and theories regarding the laws of motion form the base of modern physics. He was singularly responsible for advancing the scientific knowledge of the world regarding the earth in general and planetary movements.
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Adolf Hitler (1889 - 1945)
2. Adolf Hitler (1889 - 1945)
Responsible for the murder of more than 30 million people between 1939 and 1945, Hitler was the dictator of Nazi Germany and is known for his brutal methods of mass murder inflicted upon the Jews. Hitler set the benchmark for human evil and yet unmatched levels of genocide. He is responsible for the political boundaries between countries that exist today and the Cold War. He has left a mark on the face of earth that horrifies people even today.
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Steve Jobs (1955 - 2011)
3. Steve Jobs (1955 - 2011)
Steve Jobs is regarded as the pioneer of personal computer revolution. An American businessman and inventor, he co-founded Apple Inc. He revolutionized the design of Macintosh computers by giving it a sleek metallic look. He changed the way the world listened to music, watched movies, managed contacts and socialized online by inventing the iPod and the iPhone. With the invention of the iPad, he changed the entire experience of a personal computer.
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Barack Obama (1961-till present)
4. Barack Obama (1961-till present)
The first African-American president of the United States, Barack Obama is a realist and is aware that with great power comes great responsibilities. Obama has also met Muslims and he asserts his affable views about the religion, thereby reducing the aggressive stance they have of the West. He has given hope to the people of the nation and has shown interest in working with the world in an amicable manner and not only with weapons.
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J. K. Rowling (1965-till present)
5. J. K. Rowling (1965-till present)
J. K. Rowling is a British novelist who wrote the world famous Harry Potter series and has been titled as the "Most Influential Woman in Britain". She reached a status of a multi-millionaire in a matter of a few years only by writing seven bestsellers which are the maximum sold books in history second only to the Bible. Her Harry Potter books have been adapted in various formats, games, films and other merchandise making her richer at every level. She is also the twelfth richest woman in the United Kingdom, responsible for bringing back the habit of reading books among youngsters.
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