Leading Figures in History

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

62247 persons found

Martha Corey

American woman accused of witchcraft

Martha Darley Mutrie

b. 1824

British painter (1824–1885)

Martha Gellhorn

b. 1908

American war correspondent (1908–1998)

Martha Graham

b. 1894

American dancer and choreographer (1894–1991)

Martha Greenhouse

b. 1921

American actress

Martha Hedman

b. 1883

American dramatist

Martha Holmes (photographer)

American photographer (1923–2006)

Martha Hyer

American actress (1924–2014)

Martha Jefferson Randolph

b. 1772

First Lady of the United States from 1801 to 1809

Martha Layne Collins

American politician (1936–2025)

Martha MacIsaac

b. 1984

Canadian actress (born 1984)

Martha Norelius

American swimmer

Martha Nussbaum

b. 1947

American philosopher and academic (born 1947)

Martha Ostenso

b. 1900

American screenwriter

Martha Raye

b. 1916

American comic actress and singer (1916–1994)

Martha Reeves

b. 1941

American singer (born 1941)

Martha Ripley

American physician

Martha Saxton

b. 1945

American historian (1945–2023)

Martha Scott

American actress (1912–2003)

Martha Settle Putney

b. 1916

Martha Stewart

b. 1941

American businesswoman, writer, TV personality (born 1941)

Martha Tilton

b. 1915

American singer (1915–2006)

Martha Wainwright

b. 1976

Canadian musician

Martha Washington

First Lady of the United States from 1789 to 1797