Leading Figures in History

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

21511 persons found

Mark Zuckerberg

b. 1984

American businessman and programmer (born 1984)

Markelle Fultz

b. 1998

American basketball player (born 1998)

Markéta Vondroušová

b. 1999

Czech tennis player (born 1999)

Markiplier

b. 1989

American YouTuber (born 1989)

Marko Grgić (footballer)

b. 1987

Croatian retired football forward (born 1987)

Marko Kristal

b. 1973

Estonian footballer and manager

Marko Tomasović (composer)

b. 1976

Croatian composer and songwriter (born 1976)

Marko Tredup

b. 1974

German footballer

Markus Höttinger

b. 1956

Austrian racing driver (1956–1980)

Markus Persson

b. 1979

Swedish video game programmer (born 1979)

Markus Reiner

Israeli scientist and engineer

Markus Schatte

b. 1956

German football coach (born 1956)

Markus Winkelhock

b. 1980

German racing driver (born 1980)

Marla Adams

American actress (1938–2024)

Marla Gibbs

b. 1931

Actress, entertainer, singer, writer, and producer (born 1931)

Marleen Veldhuis

b. 1979

Dutch swimmer

Marlene Dietrich

German and American actress (1901–1992)

Marlies Schild

b. 1981

Austrian alpine skier

Marlon Devonish

b. 1976

English sprinter (born 1976)

Marlon King

b. 1980

Jamaican-English footballer (born 1980)

Marmaduke Pickthall

English Islamic scholar (1875–1936)

Marnus Labuschagne

b. 1994

Australian cricketer (born 1994)

Marques Colston

b. 1983

American football player (born 1983)

Marques Haynes

American basketball player (1926–2015)