Leading Figures in History

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

62247 persons found

George McGovern

b. 1922

American politician and historian (1922–2012)

George Meany

b. 1894

American labor leader (1894–1980)

George Melly

English jazz and blues singer, critic, writer, and lecturer (1926–2007)

George Meredith

British novelist and poet (1828–1909)

George Michael

b. 1963

English singer-songwriter (1963–2016)

George Mikan

American basketball player (1924–2005)

George Miller (Arizona politician)

b. 1922

Arizona politician (1922–2014)

George Montagu-Dunk, 2nd Earl of Halifax

British politician (1716–1771)

George Montgomery White

American politician (1828–1860)

George Moore (jockey)

b. 1923

Australian champion jockey

George Mouzalon

Byzantine official (c. 1220 – 1258)

George Müller

b. 1805

German-English clergyman (1805–1898)

George Murphy

American actor and politician (1902–1992)

George Murray (general)

b. 1694

Scottish army officer (1694–1760)

George Murray Hulbert

American judge (1881–1950)

George N. Parks

American conductor

George Nader

b. 1921

American actor and writer (1921–2002)

George Naʻope

Hula master and Merrie Monarch Festival organizer

George Nakashima

b. 1905

American architect (1905–1990)

George Nash (rower)

b. 1989

British rower (born 1989)

George Nelson (astronaut)

b. 1950

American astronomer and astronaut (born 1950)

George Nēpia

b. 1905

New Zealand international rugby footballer (1905–1986)

George Nethercutt

American lawyer and politician (1944–2024)

George Neville (bishop)

Archbishop of York and Chancellor of England (c.1432–1476)