Leading Figures in History

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

62247 persons found

Mattie Stepanek

American writer (1990–2004)

Matty Beniers

b. 2002

American ice hockey player (born 2002)

Matty Cash

b. 1997

Footballer (born 1997)

Matty James

b. 1991

English footballer (born 1991)

Matty Pattison

b. 1986

South African former soccer player

Matuzalém

b. 1980

Brazilian footballer (born 1980)

Matvei Gedenshtrom

Russian explorer of Northern Siberia

Maud Hart Lovelace

b. 1892

American writer

Maud Howe Elliott

b. 1854

American writer (1854–1948)

Maud Menten

Canadian physician and chemist (1879–1960)

Maude Adams

b. 1872

American actress and stage designer (1872–1953)

Maude Fealy

American actress (1883–1971)

Maulana Azad

b. 1888

Indian politician and writer (1888–1958)

Maulana Karenga

b. 1941

American creator of Kwanzaa (born 1941)

Maung Maung Kha

Mauno Koivisto

Finnish politician, President of Finland (1923–2017)

Maunu Kurkvaara

b. 1926

Finnish film director (1926–2023)

Maura Johnston

b. 1975

American journalist

Maurane

b. 1960

Musical artist

Maureen Connolly

American tennis player (1934–1969)

Maureen Duffy

b. 1933

English poet and novelist (1933–2026)

Maureen Forrester

Canadian operatic contralto (1930–2010)

Maureen Herman

b. 1966

American rock musician, born 1966

Maureen McCormick

b. 1956

American actress and singer (born 1956)