Leading Figures in History

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

62247 persons found

David Hamer

b. 1923

Australian politician (1923–2002)

David Hamilton (broadcaster)

b. 1938

British radio and TV presenter

David Hannay, Baron Hannay of Chiswick

b. 1935

British diplomat

David Hare (playwright)

b. 1947

English playwright (born 1947)

David Harrison (basketball)

b. 1982

American basketball player (born 1982)

David Hart Dyke

b. 1938

Royal Navy officer (born 1936)

David Hartley (philosopher)

English philosopher (1705–1757)

David Hartman (TV personality)

b. 1935

American journalist and media host (born 1935)

David Harvey

b. 1935

British-American geographer and anthropologist

David Hasselhoff

b. 1952

American actor, singer, and television personality (born 1952)

David Haye

b. 1980

British boxer (born 1980)

David Hazeltine

b. 1958

American jazz pianist, composer, and educator

David Healy (footballer)

b. 1979

Northern Irish footballer (born 1979)

David Heaton

American politician

David Hedison

b. 1927

American actor (1927–2019)

David Helfgott

b. 1947

Australian concert pianist (born 1947)

David Hemery

b. 1944

English hurdler

David Hemp

b. 1970

Bermudian cricket coach and cricketer

David Hempleman-Adams

b. 1956

British industrialist and adventurer (born 1956)

David Herbert Donald

b. 1920

American historian (1920–2009)

David Hidalgo

b. 1954

American musician

David Ho

b. 1952

Taiwanese physician and scientist

David Hobbs (racing driver)

b. 1939

British racing driver and commentator (born 1939)

David Hockney

b. 1937

English artist (1937–2026)