Leading Figures in History

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

62247 persons found

Michel Foucault

French philosopher (1926–1984)

Michel Galabru

b. 1922

French actor (1922–2016)

Michel Gondry

b. 1963

French film director

Michel Kikoine

b. 1892

Belarusian-French painter

Michel Knuysen

b. 1929

Belgian rower

Michel Kreder

b. 1987

Dutch road cyclist

Michel Langevin

b. 1963

Musical artist

Michel Larocque

Canadian ice hockey goaltender (1952–1992)

Michel Le Tellier

b. 1603

French statesman (1603-1685)

Michél Mazingu-Dinzey

b. 1972

German-born Congolese footballer (born 1972)

Michel Mohrt

b. 1914

French editor, essayist, novelist and historian

Michel Ostyn

Belgian physiologist

Michel Pagé

Canadian businessman and politician (1949-2013)

Michel Pagliaro

b. 1948

Canadian rock singer

Michel Picard (ice hockey)

b. 1969

Canadian ice hockey player (born 1969)

Michel Plasse

b. 1948

Canadian ice hockey player (1948–2006)

Michel Platini

b. 1955

French football player administrator and player (born 1955)

Michel Richard Delalande

French composer and organist (1657–1726)

Michel Rivard

b. 1951

Musical artist

Michel Rocard

b. 1930

88th Prime Minister of France (1930–2016)

Michel Rolle

b. 1652

French mathematician (1652–1719)

Michel Roux

b. 1941

French chef (1941–2020)

Míchel Salgado

b. 1975

Spanish footballer (born 1975)

Michel Serrault

French actor (1928–2007)