Leading Figures in History

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

62247 persons found

Meindert Hobbema

b. 1638

Dutch artist (c. 1638–1709)

Meinhard III, Count of Gorizia

Meinhardt Schomberg, 3rd Duke of Schomberg

b. 1641

German-born military officer and peer

Meinrad Schütter

b. 1910

Swiss composer (1910–2006)

Meir Brandsdorfer

Israeli rabbi (1934–2009)

Meir Feinstein

Israeli militant

Meir Kahane

b. 1932

American and Israeli politician (1932–1990)

Meir of Rothenburg

German rabbi and poet (c.1215–1293)

Meir Pa'il

Israeli politician (1926–2015)

Meisei Chikara

b. 1995

Japanese sumo wrestler

Mel Allen

American sports announcer (1913–1996)

Mel B

b. 1975

British singer and TV personality (born 1975)

Mel Blanc

b. 1908

American voice actor and radio personality (1908–1989)

Mel Brooks

b. 1926

American filmmaker, actor, comedian, and songwriter (born 1926)

Mel Carnahan

American politician (1934–2000)

Mel Carter

b. 1939

American soul singer

Mel Charles

Welsh footballer

Mel Collins

b. 1947

British musician (born 1947)

Mel Counts

b. 1941

American basketball player (born 1941)

Mel Daniels

b. 1944

American basketball player and coach (1944–2015)

Mel Farr

American football player and businessman (1944–2015)

Mel Ferrer

American actor, director and producer (1917–2008)

Mel Galley

British guitarist (1948–2008)

Mel Gaynor

b. 1959

British drummer and singer