Leading Figures in History

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

62245 persons found

Christoph von Graffenried, 1st Baron of Bernberg

b. 1661

Swiss nobleman and explorer (1661–1743)

Christoph Waltz

b. 1956

Austrian, German, and American actor (born 1956)

Christoph Willibald Gluck

b. 1714

Opera composer (1714–1787)

Christophe Bouchut

b. 1966

French racing driver (born 1966)

Christophe de Margerie

French businessman (1951–2014)

Christophe Dominici

b. 1972

French rugby union player (1972–2020)

Christophe Lemaitre

b. 1990

French sprinter (born 1990)

Christophe Ruer

b. 1965

French modern pentathlete

Christophe Vincent

b. 1992

French footballer (born 1992)

Christopher A. Sims

b. 1942

American econometrician and macroeconomist (1942–2026)

Christopher Allport

b. 1947

American actor (1947–2008)

Christopher Andrew (historian)

b. 1941

British historian (born 1941)

Christopher Anstey

English poet

Christopher Ball (linguist)

b. 1935

British academic

Christopher Barzak

b. 1975

American author

Christopher Bear

b. 1982

American drummer

Christopher Bevins

b. 1973

American voice actor

Christopher Bland

b. 1938

British businessman (1938–2017)

Christopher Booker

b. 1937

English journalist and author (1937–2019)

Christopher Booth

b. 1924

English physician

Christopher Bruce

b. 1945

British choreographer and performer (born 1946)

Christopher Buckley (novelist)

b. 1952

American writer (born 1952)

Christopher Challis

British cinematographer (1919–2012)

Christopher Chessun

b. 1956

British Anglican bishop and Lord Spiritual (born 1956)