Leading Figures in History

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

62247 persons found

Manoharsinhji Pradyumansinhji

Indian cricketer

Manoj Das

Indian author (1934–2021)

Manoj Kumar

b. 1937

Indian film actor and filmmaker (1937–2025)

Manolis Anagnostakis

Greek poet and critic

Manolis Andronikos

b. 1919

Greek archaeologist and academic (1919–1992)

Manolis Glezos

b. 1922

Greek journalist, politician, and folk hero (1922–2020)

Manolis Kefalogiannis

b. 1959

Greek politician (born 1959)

Manolis Papamakarios

b. 1980

Greek basketball player

Manolis Rasoulis

b. 1945

Musical artist

Manolo Peña

Spanish footballer

Manolo Sanchís

b. 1965

Spanish footballer

Manon Arcangioli

b. 1994

French tennis player

Manon Bannerman

b. 2002

Swiss singer (born 2002)

Manon Cleary

b. 1942

American painter

Manorama (Tamil actress)

b. 1937

Indian actress (1937–2015)

Manos Hatzidakis

Greek composer (1925–1994)

Manos Katrakis

Greek actor

Manos Loïzos

Greek music composer (1937–1982)

Manouchehr Atashi

b. 1931

Iranian writer (1931–2005)

Måns Zelmerlöw

b. 1986

Swedish singer and TV presenter (born 1986)

Mansour Pourheidari

Iranian footballer and coach (1946–2016)

Mansur I

Amir of the Samanids from 961 to 976

Manteo Mitchell

b. 1987

American sprinter

Mantovani

b. 1905

Anglo-Italian conductor, composer, and entertainer (1905–1980)