Leading Figures in History

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

39104 persons found

Chris Duckworth

Rhodesian cricketer

Chris Elliott

b. 1960

American actor, writer, and comedian (born 1960)

Chris Ethridge

American country rock bass guitarist (1947–2012)

Chris Eubank

b. 1966

English boxer (born 1966)

Chris Evans (actor)

b. 1981

American actor (born 1981)

Chris Foreman

b. 1956

English musician, singer-songwriter, and composer

Chris Frantz

b. 1951

American musician, drummer and record producer (b. 1951)

Chris Froome

b. 1985

British cyclist (born 1985)

Chris Gethard

b. 1980

American actor and comedian

Chris Guccione (tennis)

b. 1985

Australian tennis player

Chris Guccione (umpire)

b. 1974

American baseball umpire (born 1974)

Chris Hadfield

b. 1959

Canadian astronaut (born 1959)

Chris Ham

b. 1951

British political scientist

Chris Hani

b. 1942

South African revolutionary and anti-apartheid activist (1942–1993)

Chris Harris Jr.

b. 1989

American football player (born 1989)

Chris Harrison

b. 1971

American television personality

Chris Hemsworth

b. 1983

Australian actor (born 1983)

Chris Henry (wide receiver)

b. 1983

American football player (1983–2009)

Chris Higgins (academic)

b. 1955

British geneticist and Vice-Chancellor of Durham University

Chris Higgins (ice hockey)

b. 1983

American ice hockey player (born 1983)

Chris Horn (American football)

b. 1977

American football player (born 1977)

Chris Huhne

b. 1954

British politician (born 1954)

Chris Isaak

b. 1956

American rock musician

Chris Iwelumo

b. 1978

Scottish footballer (born 1978)