Leading Figures in History

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

21510 persons found

Chris Gethard

b. 1980

American actor and comedian

Chris Guccione (umpire)

b. 1974

American baseball umpire (born 1974)

Chris Ham

b. 1951

British political scientist

Chris Hani

b. 1942

South African revolutionary and anti-apartheid activist (1942–1993)

Chris Harris Jr.

b. 1989

American football player (born 1989)

Chris Henry (wide receiver)

b. 1983

American football player (1983–2009)

Chris Higgins (academic)

b. 1955

British geneticist and Vice-Chancellor of Durham University

Chris Higgins (ice hockey)

b. 1983

American ice hockey player (born 1983)

Chris Isaak

b. 1956

American rock musician

Chris Johnson (basketball, born 1990)

b. 1990

American basketball player (born 1990)

Chris Kaman

b. 1982

German-American basketball player (born 1982)

Chris Kirkland

b. 1981

English footballer (born 1981)

Chris Kreider

b. 1991

American ice hockey player (born 1991)

Chris Leslie

b. 1972

British politician (born 1972)

Chris Mars

b. 1961

American painter and musician

Chris Masoe

b. 1979

NZ international rugby union player

Chris McAlister

b. 1977

American football player (born 1977)

Chris McKivat

Australian rugby player

Chris Moran (RAF officer)

English Royal Air Force officer (1956–2010)

Chris Morris (cricketer)

b. 1987

South African cricketer

Chris Morris (satirist)

b. 1962

English comedian (born 1962)

Chris O'Donnell

b. 1970

American actor (born 1970)

Chris Olave

b. 2000

American football player (born 2000)

Chris Patten

b. 1944

British politician (born 1944)