Leading Figures in History

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

62247 persons found

Mineiro (footballer, born 1975)

b. 1975

Brazilian footballer

Minette Walters

b. 1949

English writer

Mingun Sayadaw

b. 1911

Burmese Buddhist monk and scholar

Minh Mạng

b. 1791

Second emperor of the Vietnamese Nguyễn dynasty in the 19th century

Miniminter

b. 1992

English influencer and streamer (born 1992)

Minji (singer)

b. 2004

South Korean singer (born 2004)

Mink Nutcharut

b. 1999

Thai snooker player

Minka Kelly

b. 1980

American actress (born 1980)

Minkhaung I

b. 1373

King of Ava

Minna Canth

Finnish writer and social activist (1844–1897)

Minna Craucher

b. 1891

Finnish socialite and spy

Minna Gombell

b. 1892

American actress

Minna of Worms

Minnborinus of Cologne

Irish abbot and saint active in Germany

Minni Nurme

b. 1917

Estonian writer

Minnie (singer)

b. 1997

Thai singer (born 1997)

Minnie Evans

African American female painter (1892–1987)

Minnie Pearl

b. 1912

American comedian and country singer (1912–1996)

Minnie Riperton

American soul singer (1947–1979)

Minnijean Brown-Trickey

b. 1941

American activist (born 1941)

Mino da Fiesole

Italian sculptor (c. 1429–1484)

Mino Raiola

Italian-Dutch football agent (1967–2022)

Minoo Masani

Indian politician (1905–1998)

Minor Hall

American jazz musician