Leading Figures in History

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

62247 persons found

M.I.A. (rapper)

b. 1975

British singer (born 1975)

M'el Dowd

American actress and singer (1933–2012)

Ma Lik

Hong Kong politician (1952–2007)

Ma Rainey

b. 1886

American blues singer (1886–1939)

Ma Shaohong

Ma Xifan

Prince of Chu from 934 to 947

Ma Xinyi

Hui Muslim official and military general

Ma Xisheng

Ruler of Ma Chu from 930 to 932

Ma Ying-jeou

b. 1950

President of the Republic of China from 2008 to 2016

Maaja Ranniku

Estonian chess player

Maarja Nummert

b. 1944

Estonian architect (1944–2024)

Maarten Schmidt

Dutch-American astronomer (1929–2022)

Maarten Stekelenburg

b. 1982

Dutch footballer (born 1982)

Maarten Tjallingii

b. 1977

Racing cyclist

Maarten Tromp

b. 1598

Dutch admiral (1598–1653)

Maarten van Heemskerck

b. 1498

Dutch painter (1498–1574)

Mabel Albertson

American actress (1901–1982)

Mabel Fairbanks

American figure skater and coach (1915–2001)

Mabel King

American actress and singer (1932–1999)

Mabel Lucie Attwell

b. 1879

British illustrator (1879–1964)

Mabel Matiz

b. 1985

Turkish singer-songwriter (born 1985)

Mabel Vernon

American suffragist (1883–1975)

Mable John

American blues singer (1930–2022)

Mac Ahlberg

Swedish director and cinematographer (1931–2012)