Leading Figures in History

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

24419 persons found

Gordie Howe

Canadian ice hockey player (1928–2016)

Gordon B. Hinckley

b. 1910

American religious leader and author (1910–2008)

Gordon Bradley

English-American association football player

Gordon Bray

b. 1949

Australian sports commentator

Gordon Brewster

Gordon Bunshaft

b. 1909

American architect (1909–90)

Gordon Burns

b. 1942

Northern Irish journalist and broadcaster (born 1942)

Gordon Chalk

b. 1913

Australian politician

Gordon Coates

Prime minister of New Zealand from 1925 to 1928

Gordon Greenidge

b. 1951

West Indian cricketer

Gordon H. Smith

b. 1952

American politician (born 1952)

Gordon Jacob

English composer (1895–1984)

Gordon Juckes

b. 1914

Canadian ice hockey administrator (1914–1994)

Gordon Lightfoot

Canadian singer-songwriter (1938–2023)

Gordon McClymont

Australian agricultural scientist

Gordon McLendon

b. 1921

American broadcaster (1921–1986)

Gordon McQueen

b. 1952

Scottish footballer (1952–2023)

Gordon Murray

b. 1946

South African and British automobile designer (born 1946)

Gordon O'Connor

b. 1939

Canadian politician

Gordon Prange

American historian

Gordon Rintoul

b. 1955

Gordon Scott

American actor (1926–2007)

Gordon Smiley

American racing driver (1946–1982)

Gordon Waller

b. 1945

Scottish guitarist, singer and songwriter (1945–2009)