Juan Luis Vives was a Spanish Renaissance scholar, philosopher, and humanist who championed education reform and critical thinking in 16th-century Europe.
John Amos Comenius, the Father of Modern Education, was a Czech philosopher, educator, and theologian who revolutionized teaching methods and curriculum design.
Maria Montessori was an Italian physician and educator, renowned for developing the Montessori method of education, emphasizing child-centered learning and independence.