Leading Figures in History

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

62247 persons found

Hugo Wieslander

b. 1889

Swedish track and field athlete

Hugo Winterhalter

b. 1909

American musician, arranger and composer (1909–1973)

Hugo Young

British journalist

Hugues Aufray

b. 1929

French singer-songwriter and guitarist (born 1929)

Hugues Cuénod

b. 1902

Swiss operatic tenor

Hugues de Payens

Co-Founder and Grand Master of the Knights Templar

Hugues Lapointe

Canadian politician (1911–1982)

Huguette Clark

American philanthropist

Huibin Jang

b. 1659

Queen of Joseon from 1690 to 1694

Huldreich Georg Früh

Swiss composer (1903–1945)

Huldrych Zwingli

Protestant Reformation leader in Switzerland, Swiss Reformed Church founder (1484–1531)

Hulk (footballer)

b. 1986

Brazilian footballer (born 1986)

Hulk Hogan

American professional wrestler (1953–2025)

Hulusi Sayın

b. 1926

Humaira Himu

Bangladeshi actress (1985–2023)

Human Tornado

b. 1983

American professional wrestler

Humayun Ahmed

Bangladeshi author and filmmaker (1948–2012)

Humayun Kabir Dhali

b. 1964

Humberto Benítez Treviño

b. 1945

Mexican lawyer and politician

Humberto Carrillo

b. 1995

Mexican professional wrestler (born 1995)

Humberto Lugo Gil

Mexican politician

Humberto Mauro

b. 1897

Brazilian director

Humberto Ortega

Nicaraguan military leader (1947–2024)

Humberto Sánchez

b. 1983

Dominican baseball player (born 1983)