Leading Figures in History

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

62247 persons found

Martin Cruz Smith

American writer (1942–2025)

Martin D'Arcy

b. 1888

English Jesuit priest and author (1888-1976)

Martin David Kruskal

b. 1925

American mathematician (1925-2006)

Martín de Álzaga (racing driver)

Argentine racing driver (1901–1982)

Martin de Porres

Catholic saint (1579–1639)

Martín de Rada

b. 1533

Spanish missionary (1533–1578)

Martin Delrio

b. 1551

Jesuit theologian (1551–1608)

Martin Deschamps

b. 1970

Canadian rock singer (born 1970)

Martin Dies Jr.

b. 1901

American politician (1900–1972)

Martin Dies Sr.

American politician (1870–1922)

Martin Dillon (musician)

b. 1957

American musician and professor

Martin Dobrizhoffer

Austrian missionary and writer (1717-1791)

Martin Donnelly (sportsman)

b. 1917

New Zealand sportsman (1917–1999)

Martin Donovan

b. 1957

American actor (born 1957)

Martin Dossett

b. 1978

American gridiron football player (born 1978)

Martin Drewes

German World War II fighter pilot

Martin Dunwoody

b. 1938

British mathematician

Martin E. Segal

Martin Erat

b. 1981

Czech ice hockey player (born 1981)

Martin Fay

b. 1936

Irish musician (1936–2012)

Martin Fleischmann

British chemist (1927–2012)

Martin Folkes

b. 1690

English mathematician and astronomer

Martin Fourcade

b. 1988

French retired biathlete and military officer (born 1988)

Martin Freeman

b. 1971

English actor (born 1971)