5951. Jorge Manrique

Spanish 15th-century poet and soldier, best known for the elegy 'Coplas por la muerte de su padre,' considered a masterpiece of medieval Spanish literature.

5952. Pope Benedict XVI

German theologian and Catholic prelate who served as Pope Benedict XVI from 2005 to 2013; previously Prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith and a prominent theologian and author.

5953. Brad Warner

American Zen Buddhist author, teacher, blogger, and former punk rock musician, known for books such as Hardcore Zen and writings on contemporary Buddhism.

5954. Ferran Torrent

Valencian (Spanish) novelist who writes in the Valencian variety of Catalan; known for popular crime fiction and social satire.

5955. Zep

Swiss comics author and artist best known by the pen name Zep, creator of the popular comic series Titeuf.

5956. Morris

Belgian comics artist (pen name Morris), creator of the Lucky Luke series.

5957. Jerome

Christian priest, theologian, historian, and biblical scholar best known for translating the Bible into Latin (the Vulgate); considered a Church Father and saint.

5958. Sergio del Molino

Spanish writer, journalist and essayist, best known for the essay 'La España vacía' (2016) and author of several novels, essays and columns.

5959. Catherine Meurisse

French cartoonist, illustrator and comics author; former contributor to Charlie Hebdo and author of graphic memoirs and albums.

5960. Miguel de Unamuno

Spanish essayist, novelist, poet, playwright, philosopher and academic; a leading figure of the Generation of '98, long-serving rector of the University of Salamanca, best known for works exploring existential and religious themes such as Niebla and San Manuel Bueno, mártir.

5961. S.Y. Agnon

Hebrew-language novelist and short-story writer, one of the central figures of modern Hebrew literature and co-recipient of the 1966 Nobel Prize in Literature; known for works exploring Jewish life, tradition, and modernity.

5962. Gabriel Miró

Spanish novelist and short-story writer (1879–1930), noted for lyrical, impressionistic prose and his contribution to early 20th-century Spanish literature.

5963. Matthias Felleisen

Computer scientist and professor known for research in programming languages and language design, leadership of the PLT/Racket project, and coauthoring educational texts such as How to Design Programs; professor at Northeastern University.

5964. P. Marie-Eugene

French Discalced Carmelite priest, theologian, and spiritual writer (born Henri Grialou), known as Père Marie‑Eugène de l'Enfant‑Jésus (1894–1967), noted for works on Carmelite spirituality and St. John of the Cross.

5965. HERNANDEZ MIGUEL

Spanish poet and playwright associated with the Generation of '36, known for works such as El rayo que no cesa and Nanas de la cebolla; active during the Spanish Civil War.

5966. Edward Gorey

American writer and illustrator known for darkly humorous, macabre illustrated books and a distinctive pen-and-ink crosshatched style; notable works include The Gashlycrumb Tinies and The Doubtful Guest.

5967. Yslaire

Belgian comic book writer and artist best known by the pen name Yslaire; creator of the Sambre series and noted for his work in Franco-Belgian comics.

5968. Andrea Pazienza

Italian comics artist and illustrator, an influential figure in the Italian alternative comics scene of the 1970s–1980s, known for expressive, satirical drawing and storytelling.

5969. Miguel Hernández

Spanish poet and playwright associated with the Republican side in the Spanish Civil War; author of works such as El rayo que no cesa, Viento del pueblo and Cancionero y romancero de ausencias; died in prison in 1942.

5970. Leo Perutz

Czech-born Austrian novelist and mathematician who wrote German-language historical novels and crime/mystery fiction, best known for works such as The Marquis of Bolibar and The Master of the Day of Judgment.

5971. Mariano Sánchez Soler

Spanish journalist and writer.

5972. Hermann Huppen

Belgian comic book artist and writer, known professionally as Hermann; best known for the series Jeremiah and Les Tours de Bois-Maury (The Towers of Bois-Maury).

5973. François Bourgeon

French comics artist and writer, known for historically researched graphic-novel series such as Les Passagers du vent; noted for detailed artwork and period accuracy.

5974. Charles De Koninck

Belgian-Canadian Catholic Thomist philosopher and professor at Université Laval, known for work in metaphysics, social and political philosophy, and contributions to Catholic social thought.

5975. Erasmus

Dutch Renaissance humanist, Catholic priest, and classical scholar; leading figure of the northern Renaissance, author of In Praise of Folly and editor of influential critical editions of the New Testament.

5976. Josemaría Escrivá

Spanish Roman Catholic priest who founded Opus Dei (1928); influential spiritual writer and was canonized as a saint by Pope John Paul II in 2002.

5977. David Alan Black

American New Testament scholar and author known for work on Koine Greek, Greek grammar, and New Testament studies; author of popular textbooks and resources for learning New Testament Greek.

5978. Oswald Jacoby

American professional contract bridge player and prolific author on bridge, card games, and other games (poker, backgammon, etc.), active in the 20th century.

5979. Abu Muhammad Ali ibn Hazm

Andalusian Muslim polymath (994–1064): jurist of the Zahiri school, theologian, philosopher, historian, philologist and poet. Notable works include the treatise on love "The Ring of the Dove" and influential writings on Islamic law and theology.

5980. Mark C. Gridley

5981. Phoebe Gloeckner

American cartoonist, illustrator, painter, and novelist known for graphic novels and illustrated works exploring adolescence and sexuality; author of The Diary of a Teenage Girl.

5982. Igort

Italian cartoonist, illustrator and film director who publishes under the pen name Igort; known for graphic novels (including '5 è il numero perfetto') and a cinematic, reportage-influenced storytelling style.

5983. Jean Genet

French novelist, playwright, poet, and essayist (1910–1986) known for works such as Our Lady of the Flowers, The Thief's Journal, The Maids, The Balcony, and The Blacks; themes include crime, marginality, and homosexuality, and he was an influential figure in 20th-century French literature.

5984. G.K. Chesterton

English writer, poet, philosopher, lay theologian, and critic (1874–1936), best known for the Father Brown detective stories and Christian apologetic works such as Orthodoxy and The Everlasting Man; active in journalism, essays, fiction, and literary criticism in the early 20th century.

5985. Max Allan Collins

American crime and mystery author and comics writer, best known for the Nathan Heller series and the graphic novel Road to Perdition; also writes comic strips and media tie-in fiction.

5986. Alessandro Pronzato

5987. Rutu Modan

Israeli comics artist and illustrator, author of graphic novels including Exit Wounds (2007) and The Property (2013), known for realistic storytelling and a clear, colorful visual style.

5988. Austen Ivereigh

British Catholic writer, journalist and commentator; author of a biography of Pope Francis.

5989. Tom King

American comic book writer and former CIA officer, best known for work on titles including Batman, Mister Miracle, and The Vision.

5990. Pope Francis

Pope Francis (born Jorge Mario Bergoglio) is the head of the Catholic Church and sovereign of the Vatican City State since 2013; an Argentine Jesuit and former Archbishop of Buenos Aires, he is the first pope from the Americas and the first from the Jesuit order.

5991. Jan Dobraczyński

Polish writer, publicist and politician, known for Catholic-themed novels and involvement in mid-20th-century public life.

5992. Evan Chen

American mathematician and math contest problem-solver, coach, and author known for contest resources and geometry writing (notably contest handouts and a book on olympiad geometry).

5993. Paul F. Knitter

American Catholic theologian and author known for his work on the theology of religions, religious pluralism, and interreligious dialogue.

5994. Simone Weil

French philosopher, mystic, and political activist known for writings on spirituality, attention, labor and social justice—notable works include Gravity and Grace and The Need for Roots.

5995. Manuel García Morente

Spanish philosopher, historian of philosophy, and academic active in the early 20th century, known for contributions to ethics, metaphysics, and cultural philosophy.

5996. Nikhilananda

Indian Hindu monk of the Ramakrishna Order, founder/director of the Ramakrishna-Vivekananda Center in New York, and English translator/author known for works including The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna and translations of key Upanishads.

5997. Osho

Indian spiritual teacher, mystic, and founder of the Rajneesh movement (also known as Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh). Known for prolific lectures and writings, an ashram in Pune and a controversial commune in Oregon.

5998. Lawrence Shainberg

American writer and memoirist known for works on Zen Buddhism and meditation, including the memoir 'Ambivalent Zen'.

5999. Thomas Keating

American Trappist monk, Catholic priest, and spiritual teacher; a leader in the modern contemplative prayer movement, co-founder of Contemplative Outreach and promoter of Centering Prayer, and author on contemplative spirituality.

6000. John Main

British Benedictine monk and Catholic priest, influential teacher of Christian meditation and founder of the World Community for Christian Meditation.