Leading Figures in History

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

62247 persons found

Margarete Bagshaw

b. 1964

American artist (1964–2015)

Margarete Böhme

b. 1867

German writer (1867–1939)

Margarete Mitscherlich-Nielsen

German psychoanalyst

Margarida Moura

b. 1993

Portuguese tennis player (born 1993)

Margarita Andrey

b. 1926

Spanish actress (1926–2026)

Margarita D'Amico

Venezuelan journalist

Margarita Khemlin

Margarita Liborio Arrazola

b. 1964

Mexican politician

Margarita Mamun

b. 1995

Russian rhythmic gymnast

Margarita Ponomaryova

b. 1963

Russian hurdler (1963–2021)

Margarito Bautista

b. 1878

Mexican Mormon leader (1878–1961)

Margaux Hemingway

American fashion model and actress (1954–1996)

Marge Champion

b. 1919

American dancer and actress (1919–2020)

Marge Roukema

b. 1929

American politician (1929–2014)

Marge Schott

b. 1928

Major League Baseball owner (1928–2004)

Margery Allingham

b. 1904

English editor and novelist (1904–1966)

Margery Jourdemayne

English cowherd's wife and accused witch

Marghanita Laski

b. 1915

English journalist and novelist (1915–1988)

Margherita Hack

b. 1922

Italian astrophysicist and science writer (1922–2013)

Margherita Piazzola Beloch

b. 1879

Italian mathematician (1879–1976)

Margie Gillis

b. 1953

Canadian choreographer and dancer

Margie Hyams

American jazz vibraphonist, pianist, and arranger (1920–2012)

Margie Masters

b. 1934

Australian professional golfer (1934–2022)

Margie Moran

b. 1953

Filipina beauty queen, model, and peace advocate