Leading Figures in History

Discover the people who shaped our world — from rulers and scientists to artists and activists.

62247 persons found

Henry Stafford, 2nd Duke of Buckingham

b. 1454

English nobleman (1455–1483)

Henry Steele Commager

b. 1902

American historian (1902–1998)

Henry Stone

American record company executive (1921–2014)

Henry Strangways

b. 1832

Australian politician (1832–1920)

Henry Surtees

British racing driver (1991–2009)

Henry the Fowler

King of East Francia from 919 to 936

Henry the Lion

Duke of Saxony (r. 1142–80) and Bavaria (r. 1156–80)

Henry the Proud

12th-century Bavarian nobleman

Henry the Young King

Junior King of England from 1170 to 1183

Henry Thomas

b. 1971

American actor (born 1971)

Henry Thomas Colebrooke

b. 1765

English orientalist and mathematician (1765–1837)

Henry Tingle Wilde

b. 1872

Chief Officer of RMS Titanic (1872–1912)

Henry Travers

British-American actor (1874–1965)

Henry Tuilagi

b. 1976

Samoan rugby union player (born 1976)

Henry V of Brunswick-Lüneburg

b. 1489

Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg and Prince of Wolfenbüttel (1489–1568)

Henry V of England

King of England from 1413 to 1422

Henry V, Holy Roman Emperor

Holy Roman Emperor from 1111 to 1125

Henry Vandyke Carter

b. 1831

English anatomist, illustrator of Gray's Anatomy

Henry Vane the Younger

English politician and colonial administrator (1613–1662)

Henry Vaughan

Welsh metaphysical poet (1621–1695)