Otto Warmbier (December 12, 1994 – June 19, 2017) was an American college student who gained international attention after being imprisoned in North Korea in 2016 and subsequently dying shortly after his release. Warmbier, who was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, was a well-liked and academically successful student at the University of Virginia, where he was pursuing a double major degree in commerce and economics. He was also interested in global sustainability and was active in his college's Hillel organization.In 2015, Warmbier embarked on a trip to North Korea as part of a guided tour group, during which he was arrested at Pyongyang International Airport on charges of attempting to steal a propaganda poster. Following his arrest, he fell into a coma and was later released by North Korea in a vegetative state. Warmbier was repatriated to the United States and passed away on June 19, 2017, after his parents requested the removal of his feeding tube.The circumstances surrounding Warmbier's imprisonment and subsequent death sparked widespread outrage and condemnation. In 2018, a U.S. federal court found the North Korean government liable for Warmbier's torture and death. His tragic story continues to serve as a reminder of the complex and sensitive nature of international relations and human rights issues.

Otto von Bismarck, born Otto Eduard Leopold von Bismarck, was a prominent German statesman and diplomat, known for his instrumental role in the unification of Germany. Serving as the first Chancellor of unified Germany from 1871 to 1890, Bismarck's firm governance and Realpolitik earned him the moniker "Iron Chancellor." He rose swiftly in Prussian politics, holding various positions in the Prussian parliament and government before ultimately overseeing the unification of Germany under Prussian rule. Bismarck's leadership led to decisive wars against Denmark, Austria, and France, resulting in the creation of a unified German Empire. Known for his balance-of-power diplomacy, he maintained Germany's position in a peaceful Europe. Notably, Bismarck also implemented the first welfare state to counter socialist opposition and engaged in political maneuvering against the Catholic Church and Polish majority in Prussian-occupied Poland. His autocratic rule, strong bureaucracy, and dismissal from office by Wilhelm II marked the end of his political career. Bismarck's legacy is characterized by his pivotal role in German unification, although he has been both praised for his diplomatic vision and criticized for his persecution of Poles and Catholics, as well as the centralization of power during his tenure. Born in 1815 at Schönhausen, Bismarck hailed from a noble family and received a thorough education, demonstrating proficiency in multiple languages. His early years

Otto Heinrich Frank (12 May 1889 – 19 August 1980) was a German businessman known for his connection to his daughter, Anne Frank. He is recognized for editing and publishing the first edition of her diary, "The Diary of a Young Girl," in 1947. He also played a crucial role in the development of its subsequent theatrical and cinematic adaptations. In honor of his daughter's memory, Frank established European charities and founded the trust that preserved the Anne Frank House in Amsterdam.Born into a German Jewish family, Otto Heinrich Frank grew up in a loving and culturally rich environment. He pursued economics in Heidelberg and had a work experience placement at Macy's Department Store in New York City. Additionally, Frank served in the Imperial German Army during World War I, where he was promoted to lieutenant and awarded the Iron Cross for his military service.Frank married Edith Holländer and had two daughters, Margot and Anne. Tragically, Edith died in Auschwitz, and both daughters passed away in the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp. Following World War II, Frank married Elfriede Markovits, a Holocaust survivor, and continued his efforts to preserve his daughter's legacy.In the face of rising Nazism, Otto Frank made the courageous decision to evacuate his family to Amsterdam, where he later founded two companies. However, the German invasion of the Netherlands forced him to relinquish control of his businesses. Despite these challenges, Frank's dedication to preserving Anne

Otto von Habsburg (1912–2011) was the last crown prince of Austria-Hungary and the head of the House of Habsburg-Lorraine. Born as Franz Joseph Otto Robert Maria Anton Karl Max Heinrich Sixtus Xaver Felix Renatus Ludwig Gaetan Pius Ignatius von Habsburg, he was third in line to the thrones. Otto had a significant influence on Austrian and European politics, advocating for Habsburg restoration and European integration, and opposing Nazism and communism. He was an active member of the International Paneuropean Union movement and served as a Member of the European Parliament. Otto played a crucial role in the revolutions of 1989 and strongly supported the EU membership of Central and Eastern European countries. A prolific writer and intellectual, he published several books on historical and political affairs. Raised in exile, Otto lived in various countries and was stateless de jure and de facto. He was known for his multilingual abilities, speaking German, Hungarian, Croatian, English, Spanish, French, and Latin fluently. Otto von Habsburg's funeral took place in Vienna, and he was entombed in the Imperial Crypt. His heart was buried in Pannonhalma Archabbey in Hungary.

Otto Hahn (1879-1968) was a pioneering German chemist known as the father of nuclear chemistry and the discoverer of nuclear fission, the science behind nuclear reactors and weapons. He made groundbreaking discoveries in radiochemistry, including the discovery of isotopes of radioactive elements and the phenomena of atomic recoil and nuclear isomerism. Hahn was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1944 for his work on nuclear fission. He studied at the University of Marburg and conducted research under prominent scientists such as Sir William Ramsay and Ernest Rutherford. Hahn's collaboration with Lise Meitner led to the discovery of nuclear fission, despite the challenges of Nazi persecution during World War II. He played a significant role in post-war German science and was involved in founding the Federation of German Scientists. Hahn's early interest in chemistry led him to pursue a career as an industrial chemist, and he completed his doctoral studies in Marburg with a dissertation on classical organic chemistry. His career took him to London and Canada, where he made further contributions to the field of chemistry.