Leading Figures in History

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

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Mokhtar Dahari

Malaysian footballer (1953–1991)

Mokhzani Mahathir

b. 1962

Malaysian politician

Mokjong of Goryeo

b. 980

King of Goryeo from 997 to 1009

Molade Okoya-Thomas

b. 1935

Nigerian businessman and philanthropist

Mollie Hunter

Scottish writer (1922–2012)

Mollie King

b. 1987

English radio presenter and singer (born 1987)

Mollie Steimer

Ukrainian anarchist activist (1897–1980)

Mollie Sugden

English actress (1922–2009)

Molly Duncan

b. 1945

Scottish saxophonist (1945–2019)

Molly Hagan

b. 1961

American actress

Molly Henneberg

b. 1973

American journalist

Molly Parker

b. 1972

Canadian actress (born 1972)

Molly Sims

b. 1973

American actress (born 1973)

Molly Yard

b. 1912

American feminist

Momchil

Bulgarian brigand

Momčilo Vukotić

b. 1950

Serbian footballer and manager (1950–2021)

Moms Mabley

American comedian and actress (1897–1975)

Mona Barthel

b. 1990

German tennis player (born 1993)

Mona Grey

Northern Ireland's first Chief Nursing Officer

Mona Siddiqui

b. 1963

British academic (born 1963)

Mona-Lisa Pursiainen

b. 1951

Finnish sprinter (1951–2000)

Möngke Khan

Khan of the Mongol Empire from 1251 to 1259

Monica Dacon

b. 1934

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines schoolteacher, educator and politician

Monica Lewinsky

b. 1973

American activist (born 1973)