* King of Macedon and conqueror of much of the ancient world
* Known for his military genius and leadership skills
* Founded the Hellenistic civilization
2. Julius Caesar (100-44 BCE)
* Roman general and statesman who played a key role in the fall of the Roman Republic and the rise of the Roman Empire
* Known for his political ambition and military prowess
* Assassinated by a group of senators
3. Genghis Khan (1162-1227 CE)
* Founder and Great Khan of the Mongol Empire, the largest contiguous empire in history
* Known for his brutal military campaigns and conquests
* A master of strategy and tactics
4. King Solomon (c. 970-931 BCE)
* King of Israel and Judah
* Known for his wisdom and justice
* Built the First Temple in Jerusalem
5. King Tutankhamun (c. 1341-1323 BCE)
* Pharaoh of Egypt during the 18th Dynasty
* Known for his intact tomb, which was discovered by Howard Carter and George Herbert in 1922
* A symbol of ancient Egyptian culture
6. King Louis XIV (1638-1715 CE)
* King of France and Navarre from 1643 to 1715
* Known as the "Sun King" due to his lavish lifestyle and patronage of the arts
* Ruled during a period of great cultural and intellectual achievement in France
7. King Henry VIII (1491-1547 CE)
* King of England and Ireland from 1509 to 1547
* Known for his six wives, two of whom he had executed
* Broke with the Catholic Church and founded the Church of England
8. King David (c. 1040-970 BCE)
* King of Israel and Judah
* Known for his military prowess, his love of music, and his poetic talents
* A central figure in the Bible
9. King Charlemagne (742-814 CE)
* King of the Franks and Holy Roman Emperor
* Known for his military conquests and his efforts to unify Europe
* A patron of learning and culture
10. Emperor Akbar (1542-1605 CE)
* Mughal emperor who ruled over much of South Asia
* Known for his religious tolerance and his efforts to promote peace and prosperity
* A patron of the arts and sciences