Leading Figures in History

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

62247 persons found

Midori (violinist)

b. 1971

Japanese violinist (born 1971)

Midori Ito

b. 1969

Japanese figure skater (born 1969)

Mieczysław Halka-Ledóchowski

Polish Roman Catholic cardinal-priest (1822–1902)

Mieczysław Horszowski

Polish and American pianist (1892–1993)

Mieko Kamiya

Japanese physician and psychiatrist (1914–1979)

Mientje Kling

b. 1894

Dutch actress (1894–1966)

Mieszko I

Duke of Poland (ruled c. 960–992)

Migjeni

b. 1911

Albanian poet and writer (1911–1938)

Miguel (singer)

b. 1985

American singer-songwriter (born 1985)

Miguel Albaladejo

b. 1966

Spanish screenwriter and film director

Miguel Alemán Valdés

President of Mexico from 1946 to 1952

Miguel Ángel Angulo

b. 1977

Spanish footballer (born 1977)

Miguel Ángel Asturias

Guatemalan writer and poet-diplomat (1899-1974)

Miguel Ángel Blanco

Spanish economist and municipal politician (1968–1997)

Miguel Ángel Coria

b. 1937

Spanish composer

Miguel Ángel Guerra

b. 1953

Argentine racing driver (born 1953)

Miguel Ángel Juárez

b. 1844

5th President of Argentina

Miguel Ángel Lotina

b. 1957

Spanish football manager (born 1957)

Miguel Ángel Nadal

b. 1966

Spanish footballer

Miguel Ángel Pichetto

b. 1950

Argentine lawyer and politician

Miguel Ángel Russo

Argentine football player and manager (1956–2025)

Miguel Arraes

Brazilian lawyer and politician

Miguel Cabrera

b. 1983

Venezuelan baseball player (born 1983)

Miguel da Paz, Prince of Portugal

b. 1498

Iberian heir apparent (1498–1500)