Leading Figures in History

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

58072 persons found

Themo Lobos

Theo Angelopoulos

b. 1935

Greek film director, screenwriter and film producer (1935–2012)

Theo Barker

b. 1923

British social and economic historian

Theo Bos

b. 1983

Dutch road and track cyclist

Theo Brokmann Jr.

b. 1922

Dutch footballer

Theo de Jong

b. 1947

Dutch footballer

Theo de Rooij

b. 1957

Dutch cyclist

Theo Heemskerk

Dutch politician (1852–1932)

Theo Helfrich

German racing driver (1913–1978)

Theo Hutchcraft

b. 1986

English musician (born 1986)

Theo Jörgensmann

b. 1948

German jazz clarinetist (1948–2025)

Theo Loevendie

b. 1930

Dutch composer and clarinet player (born 1930)

Theo Paphitis

b. 1959

British entrepreneur (born 1959)

Theo Ratliff

b. 1973

American basketball player (born 1973)

Theo Sommer

b. 1930

German newspaper editor (1930–2022)

Theo van Doesburg

b. 1883

Dutch artist (1883–1931)

Theo van Gogh (art dealer)

b. 1857

Dutch art dealer (1857–1891)

Theo van Gogh (film director)

b. 1957

Dutch film director (1957–2004)

Theo Waigel

b. 1939

German politician (born 1939)

Theobald I of Navarre

b. 1201

King of Navarre from 1234 to 1253

Theobald II, Duke of Lorraine

Duke of Lorraine from 1303 to 1312

Theobald III, Count of Champagne

b. 1179

Count of Champagne from 1197 to 1201

Theobald of Bec

Archbishop of Canterbury from 1139 to 1161

Theobald of Provins

French hermit-saint