Leading Figures in History

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

62247 persons found

Molly Ivins

b. 1944

American newspaper columnist (1944–2007)

Molly Parker

b. 1972

Canadian actress (born 1972)

Molly Shannon

b. 1964

American actress and comedian (born 1964)

Molly Sims

b. 1973

American actress (born 1973)

Molly Yard

b. 1912

American feminist

Momchil

Bulgarian brigand

Momčilo Vukotić

b. 1950

Serbian footballer and manager (1950–2021)

Momo (singer)

b. 1996

Japanese singer (born 1996)

Moms Mabley

American comedian and actress (1897–1975)

Mona Baker

b. 1953

Professor of translation studies

Mona Barthel

b. 1990

German tennis player (born 1993)

Mona Grey

Northern Ireland's first Chief Nursing Officer

Mona Siddiqui

b. 1963

British academic (born 1963)

Mona-Lisa Pursiainen

b. 1951

Finnish sprinter (1951–2000)

Möngke Khan

Khan of the Mongol Empire from 1251 to 1259

Mongkut

b. 1804

King of Siam from 1851 to 1868

Monica (singer)

b. 1980

American singer (born 1980)

Monica Bellucci

b. 1964

Italian actress and model (born 1964)

Monica Dacon

b. 1934

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines schoolteacher, educator and politician

Monica Iozzi

b. 1981

Brazilian actress and reporter (born 1981)

Monica Lewinsky

b. 1973

American activist (born 1973)

Monica Lin Brown

b. 1988

American combat medic (born 1988)

Monica Lovinescu

Romanian essayist

Monica Mason

b. 1941

British ballet dancer and teacher