Leading Figures in History

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

62247 persons found

Humberto Sousa Medeiros

Catholic cardinal (1915–1983)

Humberto Suazo

b. 1981

Chilean footballer (born 1981)

Hume Cronyn

Canadian actor and writer (1911–2003)

Hümeyra

b. 1947

Turkish singer and actress

Humilis of Bisignano

b. 1582

Christian saint

Humphrey Cobb

b. 1899

American novelist (1899–1944)

Humphrey de Bohun, 2nd Earl of Hereford

Anglo-Norman nobleman and soldier

Humphrey Gilbert

English explorer, politician and soldier (c.1539–1583)

Humphrey Lyttelton

English trumpeter and broadcaster (1921–2008)

Humphrey Mitchell

b. 1894

Canadian politician

Humphrey Ocean

b. 1951

English artist, born 1951

Humphrey Searle

b. 1915

English composer (1915–1982)

Humphrey Stafford, 1st Duke of Buckingham

English military leader (1402–1460)

Humphrey, Duke of Gloucester

b. 1390

Lord Protector of England from 1422 to 1437

Humphry Davy

British chemist and inventor (1778–1829)

Humphry Ditton

b. 1675

English mathematician (1675–1715)

Humphry Repton

b. 1752

British landscape designer

Hun Manet

b. 1977

Prime Minister of Cambodia since 2023

Hungrybox

b. 1993

Argentine-American professional esports player

Hunter Burgan

b. 1976

American musician

Hunter Greene

b. 1999

American baseball player (born 1999)

Hunter Hayes

b. 1991

American singer-songwriter and record producer

Hunter King

b. 1993

American actress (born 1993)

Hunter S. Thompson

b. 1937

American journalist and author (1937–2005)