Leading Figures in History

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

62247 persons found

Mimi Smith

b. 1906

Aunt and parental guardian of John Lennon (1906–1991)

Mimis Fotopoulos

b. 1913

Greek actor, writer, poet and academic

Min (South Korean singer)

b. 1991

South Korean singer (born 1991)

Min Ko Naing

b. 1962

Burmese activist (born 1962)

Min Patel

b. 1970

English cricketer

Mina Rees

b. 1902

American mathematician (1902–1997)

Minakata Kumagusu

b. 1867

Japanese mycologist (1867–1941)

Minami Minegishi

b. 1992

Japanese media personality, former member of AKB48

Minami Takayama

b. 1964

Japanese voice actress and narrator

Minamoto no Hiromasa

Japanese noble and musician (918–980)

Minamoto no Mitsunaka

Japanese courtier (912–997)

Minamoto no Tametomo

Samurai who fought in the Hōgen Rebellion of 1156 (1139–1170)

Minamoto no Yoriie

Japanese Samurai, Daimyo and Military ruler of Japan from 1202 to 1203

Minamoto no Yorimitsu

Japanese official (948–1021)

Minamoto no Yoritomo

b. 1147

Japanese Samurai, Daimyo and Military ruler of Japan from 1192 to 1199

Minamoto no Yoshitsune

12th-century Japanese samurai

Minamoto no Yukiie

Minanogawa Tōzō

b. 1903

Japanese sumo wrestler

Minas Alozidis

b. 1984

Greek and Cypriot hurdler (born 1984)

Minas Hantzidis

b. 1966

Greek footballer

Mindaugas Kuzminskas

b. 1989

Lithuanian basketball player (born 1989)

Mindon Min

King of Burma from 1853 to 1878

Mindy Kaling

b. 1979

American actress, comedian, and writer (born 1979)

Mindy Sterling

b. 1953

American actress (born 1953)