Leading Figures in History

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

62247 persons found

Harry F. Guggenheim

b. 1890

American politician and businessman (1890–1971)

Harry Ferguson

British engineer and inventor (1884–1960)

Harry Firth

Australian racing driver (1918–2014)

Harry Frankfurt

b. 1929

American philosopher (1929–2023)

Harry Frazee

American businessman (1880–1929)

Harry Freedman

Canadian musician (1922–2005)

Harry Gallatin

b. 1927

American basketball player and coach (1927–2015)

Harry Golden

American journalist (1902–1981)

Harry Gordon Selfridge

American retail magnate (1858–1947)

Harry Gregg

b. 1932

Northern Irish footballer and manager (1932–2020)

Harry Hamlin

b. 1951

American actor (born 1951)

Harry Harrison (writer)

American science fiction author (1925–2012)

Harry Hay

American gay rights activist (1912–2002)

Harry Heilmann

American baseball player and broadcaster (1894–1951)

Harry Hibbs (footballer)

b. 1906

English footballer (1906–1984)

Harry Hill

b. 1964

English comedian (born 1964)

Harry Hillman

American athletics competitor

Harry Holtzman

b. 1912

American artist

Harry Hooper

b. 1887

American baseball player (1887–1974)

Harry Hooton

b. 1908

Australian poet and anarchist

Harry Hopkins

b. 1890

American New Deal administrator and WWII diplomat (1890–1946)

Harry Hopman

b. 1906

Australian tennis player (1906–1985)

Harry Horner

b. 1910

American art director (1910–1994)

Harry Houdini

American escapologist and stuntman (1874–1926)