Leading Figures in History

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

21510 persons found

David Halberstam

American writer, journalist and historian (1934–2007)

David Hall (runner)

b. 1875

American middle-distance runner (1875–1972)

David Hare (playwright)

b. 1947

English playwright (born 1947)

David Hartman (TV personality)

b. 1935

American journalist and media host (born 1935)

David Heaton

American politician

David Hedison

b. 1927

American actor (1927–2019)

David Helfgott

b. 1947

Australian concert pianist (born 1947)

David Hobbs (racing driver)

b. 1939

British racing driver and commentator (born 1939)

David Holford

b. 1940

West Indian cricketer (1940–2022)

David Hollatz (dogmatician)

German Lutheran theologian (1648–1713)

David Hookes

b. 1955

Australian cricketer

David Hope, Baron Hope of Craighead

b. 1938

British judge (born 1938)

David Houghton (cricketer)

b. 1957

Zimbabwean cricketer

David Howell (golfer)

b. 1975

English professional golfer (born 1975)

David Hume

b. 1711

Scottish philosopher, historian, economist and essayist (1711–1776)

David Hunt, Baron Hunt of Wirral

b. 1942

British politician (born 1942)

David Hurst

b. 1926

German actor (1926–2019)

David I of Scotland

King of Alba from 1124 to 1153

David J. C. MacKay

b. 1967

Regius Professor of Engineering at the University of Cambridge (1967–2016)

David Jarolím

b. 1979

Czech footballer and manager (born 1979)

David Jayne Hill

b. 1850

American diplomat

David Jefferies

English motorcycle racer (1972–2003)

David Jenkins (sprinter)

b. 1952

Scottish athlete (born 1952)

David Johnston (governor general)

b. 1941

Governor General of Canada from 2010 to 2017