Leading Figures in History

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

24419 persons found

Henrik Dam

Danish biochemist and physiologist (1895–1976)

Henrik Ibsen

Norwegian playwright (1828–1906)

Henrik Kristoffersen

b. 1994

Norwegian alpine skier (born 1994)

Henrik Otto Donner

Musical artist

Henrik Pedersen (footballer)

b. 1975

Danish footballer (born 1975)

Henrik Sandberg

b. 1915

Danish film producer

Henrik Steffens

b. 1773

Norwegian philosopher, theologian, scientist and poet

Henrik Wergeland

b. 1808

Norwegian writer (1808–1845)

Henrique Rosa

President of Guinea-Bissau (1946–2013)

Henrique Sereno

b. 1985

Portuguese footballer (born 1985)

Henry Addington

b. 1757

Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1801 to 1804

Henry Allingham

b. 1896

English supercentenarian (1896–2009)

Henry Armetta

b. 1888

Italian-American actor (1888–1945)

Henry Ayers

b. 1821

Australian politician

Henry B. Eyring

b. 1933

American religious leader (born 1933)

Henry B. Richardson

b. 1889

American archer (1889–1963)

Henry Bachtold

Henry Baker (naturalist)

b. 1698

British naturalist

Henry Bathurst, 3rd Earl Bathurst

b. 1762

British politician (1762–1834)

Henry Beauchamp, Duke of Warwick

15th-century English noble

Henry Beaufort, 3rd Duke of Somerset

15th-century English noble

Henry Bennett (American politician)

American politician

Henry Birks

Canadian businessman (1840–1928)

Henry Bolte

b. 1908

Australian politician (1908–1990)