Leading Figures in History

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

62247 persons found

Michele Placido

b. 1946

Italian actor and film director

Michele Rizzo

b. 1982

Italian rugby union player

Michèle Roberts

b. 1949

British writer, novelist and poet (born 1949)

Michele Rua

b. 1837

Italian Catholic priest

Michele Rugolo

b. 1982

Italian racing driver (born 1982)

Micheline Calmy-Rey

b. 1945

Swiss Federal Councillor from 2003 to 2011

Micheline Ostermeyer

French athlete and concert pianist (1922–2001)

Michelle Alexander

b. 1967

American lawyer, writer, and activist (born 1967)

Michelle Ang

b. 1983

New Zealand actress, director and producer (born 1983)

Michelle Bachelet

b. 1951

President of Chile (2006–2010; 2014–2018)

Michelle Beadle

b. 1975

Sports reporter

Michelle Botes

b. 1962

South African actress (1962–2024)

Michelle Branch

b. 1983

American musician (born 1983)

Michelle Carter (athlete)

b. 1985

American shot putter (born 1985)

Michelle Clunie

b. 1969

American actress (born 1969)

Michelle Feldman

b. 1976

American ten-pin bowler (born 1976)

Michelle Ford

b. 1962

Australian swimmer (born 1962)

Michelle Khare

b. 1992

American YouTuber (born 1992)

Michelle Kwan

b. 1980

American figure skater and diplomat (born 1980)

Michelle Lujan Grisham

b. 1959

Governor of New Mexico since 2019

Michelle Malkin

b. 1970

American political commentator (born 1970)

Michelle McManus

b. 1980

Scottish singer-songwriter, columnist, and actress

Michelle Payne

b. 1985

Australian jockey (born 1985)

Michelle Pfeiffer

b. 1958

American actress (born 1958)