Leading Figures in History

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

62247 persons found

Micah Richards

b. 1988

English footballer and pundit (born 1988)

Michael A. Monsoor

US Navy Medal of Honor recipient (1981–2006)

Michael A. Sheehan

American author and former government official

Michael Abney-Hastings, 14th Earl of Loudoun

Australian politician (1942–2012)

Michael Adekunle Ajasin

Nigerian politician (1908–1997)

Michael Allenby, 3rd Viscount Allenby

b. 1931

British politician and hereditary peer (1931–2014)

Michael Alsbury

American test pilot (1975–2014)

Michael Altenburg

b. 1584

German theologian and composer

Michael Amott

b. 1970

Swedish guitarist (born 1969)

Michael An Gof

One of the leaders of the Cornish Rebellion of 1497

Michael Ancher

b. 1849

Danish painter (1849–1927)

Michael Ancram

b. 1945

British politician and peer (1945–2024)

Michael Andreas Barclay de Tolly

Russian general (1761–1818)

Michael Andretti

b. 1962

American racing driver (born 1962)

Michael Angelakos

b. 1987

American musician

Michael Angelis

English actor (1944–2020)

Michael Angelo Batio

b. 1956

American guitarist (born 1956)

Michael Ansara

American actor (1922–2013)

Michael Anthony (musician)

b. 1954

American bassist (born 1954)

Michael Arroyo

b. 1987

Ecuadorian footballer (born 1987)

Michael Arthur (physician)

b. 1954

British academic

Michael Atiyah

b. 1929

British-Lebanese mathematician (1929–2019)

Michael Aung-Thwin

Burmese American historian and professor (1946–2021)

Michael Baigent

New Zealand writer (1948–2013)