Leading Figures in History

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

39110 persons found

Mitja Ribičič

b. 1919

Slovenian and Yugoslav politician

Mitsuharu Misawa

Japanese professional wrestler (1962–2009)

Mitsuo Fuchida

Japanese Naval officer

Mitsuru Ushijima

Japanese general (1887–1945)

Mitsuteru Yokoyama

b. 1934

Japanese manga artist (1934–2004)

Mitsuye Yamada

b. 1923

Japanese-American poet and activist (born 1923)

Mitzi McCall

American actress (1930–2024)

Miuccia Prada

b. 1949

Italian fashion designer and entrepreneur (born 1948)

Miyabi Natsuyaki

b. 1992

Japanese singer (born 1992)

Miyabiyama Tetsushi

b. 1977

Sumo wrestler

Miyamoto Musashi

Japanese swordsman, strategist, writer, artist, and rōnin (c. 1584–1645)

Miyoshi Umeki

b. 1929

Japanese-American actress and singer (1929–2007)

Miyuki Sawashiro

b. 1985

Japanese voice actress (born 1985)

Mizuho Habu

b. 1997

Japanese singer and model

Mizuki Noguchi

b. 1978

Japanese marathon runner

Mladen Markač

b. 1955

Croatian retired general (born 1955)

Mleh, Prince of Armenia

Lord of Cilicia

Mo Bamba

b. 1998

Ivorian-American basketball player (born 1998)

Mo Brooks

b. 1954

American politician (born 1954)

Mo Collins

b. 1965

American actress and comedian (born 1965)

Mo Mowlam

British politician (1949–2005)

Moa Hjelmer

b. 1990

Swedish sprinter (born 1990)

Moa Kikuchi

b. 1999

Japanese singer and dancer (born 1999)

Moa Martinson

Swedish writer (1890–1964)