Leading Figures in History

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

39103 persons found

Stephen Hillenburg

b. 1961

American animator and educator (1961–2018)

Stephen Hopper

b. 1951

Australian botanist

Stephen Hunt (footballer, born 1981)

b. 1981

Irish footballer

Stephen I Báncsa

Hungarian cardinal

Stephen I of Constantinople

Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople from 886 to 893

Stephen I of Hungary

King of Hungary from 1000/1001 to 1038; Catholic saint

Stephen II of Constantinople

Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople from 925 to 928

Stephen Ireland

b. 1986

Irish footballer (born 1986)

Stephen J. Dubner

b. 1963

American author, journalist, and podcast host

Stephen Jay Gould

American biologist and historian of science (1941–2002)

Stephen Lang

b. 1952

American actor (born 1952)

Stephen Langton

Archbishop of Canterbury from 1207 to 1228

Stephen Larkham

b. 1974

Australian rugby union player and coach

Stephen Lekapenos

Byzantine emperor from 924 to 945

Stephen Lewis (actor)

English actor and writer (1926–2015)

Stephen Li-Chung Kuo

b. 1990

Taiwanese-American figure skater

Stephen Lynch (musician)

b. 1971

American comedian, musician and actor (born 1971)

Stephen M. Wolownik

Stephen Makinwa

b. 1983

Nigerian footballer

Stephen Malkmus

b. 1966

American musician (born 1966)

Stephen Marley

b. 1972

American musician (born 1972)

Stephen Morris (American football)

b. 1992

American football player (born 1992)

Stephen Mosher Wood

b. 1832

American politician

Stephen Nickell

b. 1944

British economist