Leading Figures in History

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

21511 persons found

Mark Plaatjes

b. 1962

American long-distance runner

Mark R. Hughes

American entrepreneur (1956–2000)

Mark Reynolds (footballer, born 1987)

b. 1987

Scottish footballer (born 1987)

Mark Ricciuto

b. 1975

Australian rules footballer

Mark Richardson (cricketer)

b. 1971

New Zealand cricketer / TV host

Mark Ridgway

b. 1960

Australian cricketer (born 1960)

Mark Ritts

b. 1946

American actor, puppeteer, producer, and director (1946–2019)

Mark Robson (film director)

Canadian-American film director, producer, and editor (1913–1978)

Mark Rosewater

b. 1967

American Game Designer

Mark Sanford

b. 1960

American politician and author (born 1960)

Mark Shand

English travel writer and conservationist (1951–2014)

Mark Spoelstra

b. 1940

American singer (1940–2007)

Mark Stoermer

b. 1977

American musician (born 1977)

Mark Stone

b. 1992

Canadian ice hockey player (born 1992)

Mark Tauscher

b. 1977

American football player (born 1977)

Mark Thomas (sprinter)

b. 1965

British sprinter (born 1965)

Mark Tobey

American painter

Mark Twain

American author and humorist (1835–1910)

Mark W. Clark

b. 1896

American general (1896–1984)

Mark Wahlberg

b. 1971

American actor (born 1971)

Mark Wainberg

b. 1945

Canadian AIDS researcher

Mark Waters

b. 1964

American film director (born 1964)

Mark Waugh

b. 1965

Australian cricketer (born 1965)

Mark Winterbottom

b. 1981

Australian racing driver