Leading Figures in History

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

39103 persons found

Thirunalloor Karunakaran

Indian writer (1924–2006)

Thodoris Karapetsas

b. 1990

Greek footballer

Thom Gunn

English poet (1929–2004)

Thomas à Kempis

German canon regular (c. 1380–1471)

Thomas A. Dorsey

b. 1899

American blues and gospel musician and composer (1899–1993)

Thomas Abel (martyr)

English Roman Catholic priest and martyr

Thomas Addison

English physician and scientist

Thomas Adolphus Trollope

b. 1810

English writer (1810–1892)

Thomas Akers

b. 1951

American astronaut (born 1951)

Thomas Alcock (priest)

Anglican clergyman and author (1709–1798)

Thomas Alexander Browne

b. 1826

Australian author (1826–1915)

Thomas Anstey Guthrie

b. 1856

English author (1856–1934)

Thomas Audley, 1st Baron Audley of Walden

English politician (1488–1544)

Thomas Aufield

English Roman Catholic priest and martyr

Thomas B. Costain

b. 1885

Canadian writer (1885–1965)

Thomas B. Thrige

b. 1866

Danish entrepreneur, industrialist and businessman

Thomas Baker (antiquarian)

English antiquarian (1656–1740)

Thomas Bastard

Thomas Baumer

b. 1960

Swiss psychologist (born 1960)

Thomas Bavin

b. 1874

Australian politician

Thomas Beecham

b. 1879

British conductor and impresario (1879–1961)

Thomas Benson (American football)

b. 1961

American football player (born 1961)

Thomas Berger

American writer (1924–2014)

Thomas Betterton

17th-century English actor