Leading Figures in History

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

62247 persons found

Harry Hughes

b. 1926

American politician (1926–2019)

Harry Hurt III

b. 1951

American author and journalist

Harry J. Capehart

b. 1881

American lawyer, politician, and businessperson (1881–1955)

Harry J. Lipkin

Israeli theoretical physicist

Harry James

American trumpeter, big band leader (1916–1983)

Harry Jerome

b. 1940

Canadian track and field runner

Harry Johnston

b. 1858

British explorer (1858–1927)

Harry Kadwell

b. 1902

Australian RL coach and former Australia international rugby league footballer

Harry Kane

b. 1993

English footballer (born 1993)

Harry Kewell

b. 1978

Australian soccer manager (born 1978)

Harry Kroto

English chemist (1939–2016)

Harry Langdon

b. 1884

American actor and comedian (1884–1944)

Harry Lauder

b. 1870

Scottish entertainer (1870–1950)

Harry Lawson (politician)

Australian politician (1875–1952)

Harry Lonsdale

American scientist, businessman, and politician

Harry Lookofsky

b. 1913

American jazz violinist (1913–1998)

Harry Lumley (ice hockey)

Canadian ice hockey player (1926–1998)

Harry Männil

b. 1920

Estonian businessman (1920–2010)

Harry Markowitz

American economist and Nobel Laureate (1927–2023)

Harry Martinson

b. 1904

Swedish writer

Harry McClintock

b. 1882

American singer-songwriter (1884–1957)

Harry McShane

b. 1891

Scottish socialist

Harry Miller (auto racing)

American race car designer and builder

Harry Mulisch

b. 1927

Dutch writer