Leading Figures in History

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

24419 persons found

Harry Brown (public servant)

Australian public servant

Harry Browne

b. 1933

American writer and politician (1933–2006)

Harry Carey Jr.

b. 1921

American actor (1921–2012)

Harry Chauvel

b. 1865

Australian army officer (1865–1945)

Harry Collins

b. 1943

British sociologist of science (born 1943)

Harry Cranbrook Allen

British historian

Harry Crews

b. 1935

American novelist

Harry DeBaecke

b. 1879

American rower (1879–1961)

Harry Enfield

b. 1961

English comedy actor and writer (born 1961)

Harry Firth

Australian racing driver (1918–2014)

Harry Frankfurt

b. 1929

American philosopher (1929–2023)

Harry Frazee

American businessman (1880–1929)

Harry Gallatin

b. 1927

American basketball player and coach (1927–2015)

Harry Gordon Selfridge

American retail magnate (1858–1947)

Harry Heilmann

American baseball player and broadcaster (1894–1951)

Harry Hibbs (footballer)

b. 1906

English footballer (1906–1984)

Harry Holtzman

b. 1912

American artist

Harry J. Capehart

b. 1881

American lawyer, politician, and businessperson (1881–1955)

Harry James

American trumpeter, big band leader (1916–1983)

Harry Johnston

b. 1858

British explorer (1858–1927)

Harry Kadwell

b. 1902

Australian RL coach and former Australia international rugby league footballer

Harry Kroto

English chemist (1939–2016)

Harry Langdon

b. 1884

American actor and comedian (1884–1944)

Harry Lawson (politician)

Australian politician (1875–1952)