Leading Figures in History

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

62247 persons found

David McCreery

b. 1957

Northern Irish football player and manager (born 1957)

David McCullough

b. 1933

American historian and author (1933–2022)

David McLetchie

b. 1952

Scottish Conservative politician (1952–2013)

David McMillan (American football)

American football player (1981–2013)

David McTaggart

b. 1932

Canadian badminton player and environmentalist

David Mead (rugby league)

b. 1988

Papua New Guinea international rugby league footballer

David Means

b. 1961

American short story writer and novelist

David Mellor (designer)

English designer and manufacturer (1930–2009)

David Merrick

American theatre producer (1911–2000)

David Michaels (epidemiologist)

b. 1954

American epidemiologist

David Miliband

b. 1965

British former politician (born 1965)

David Miller (South African cricketer)

b. 1989

South African cricketer (born 1989)

David Mills (cricketer)

b. 1937

English cricketer (1937–2013)

David Miner (musician)

b. 1942

American singer (born 1945)

David Mitchell (Royal Navy officer)

Royal Navy officer and courtier (1650–1710)

David Monrad Johansen

b. 1888

Norwegian composer (1888–1974)

David Montgomery (American football)

b. 1997

American football player (born 1997)

David Morris Kern

American businessman (1909–2013)

David Morrissey

b. 1964

English actor and filmmaker (born 1964)

David Morrow (commentator)

b. 1953

Australian sports commentator (1953–2024)

David Morse

b. 1953

American actor (born 1953)

David Moscow

b. 1974

American actor

David Moyes

b. 1963

Scottish footballer and manager (born 1963)

David Muir

b. 1973

American broadcast journalist (born 1973)