Leading Figures in History

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

58072 persons found

Ted Greene

American jazz guitarist, columnist, and educator (1946–2005)

Ted Hawkins

b. 1936

American singer-songwriter

Ted Healy

b. 1896

American vaudeville performer, comedian, and actor (1896–1937)

Ted Hicks

Australian public servant and diplomat

Ted Hinton (footballer)

b. 1922

Northern Ireland footballer

Ted Hood

American yachtsman (1927–2013)

Ted Horn

American racing driver (1910–1948)

Ted Hughes

b. 1930

English poet and children's writer (1930–1998)

Ted Kaczynski

b. 1942

American domestic terrorist (1942–2023)

Ted Kennedy

American lawyer and politician (1932–2009)

Ted Kluszewski

b. 1924

American baseball player (1924–1988)

Ted Knight

American actor (1923–1986)

Ted Leo

b. 1970

American singer and guitarist (born 1970)

Ted Lewis (musician)

b. 1890

American entertainer and musician (1890–1971)

Ted Ligety

b. 1984

American alpine skier (born 1984)

Ted Lindsay

b. 1925

Canadian ice hockey player (1925–2019)

Ted Lowe

English snooker commentator

Ted McDonald

Australian cricketer

Ted McGinley

b. 1958

American actor (born 1958)

Ted McWhinney

Canadian politician and lawyer

Ted Nelson

b. 1937

American pioneer of information technology, philosopher, and sociologist (born 1937)

Ted Post

American director (1918–2013)

Ted Radcliffe

b. 1902

American baseball player (1902–2005)

Ted Sampley

b. 1946

Activist for U.S. prisoners of war/missing in action after Vietnam War