Leading Figures in History

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

39104 persons found

Chris Olave

b. 2000

American football player (born 2000)

Chris Patten

b. 1944

British politician (born 1944)

Chris Paul

b. 1985

American basketball player (born 1985)

Chris Pearson (politician)

b. 1931

Canadian politician

Chris Perez (baseball)

b. 1985

American baseball player (born 1985)

Chris Perry (English footballer)

b. 1973

English footballer and coach (born 1973)

Chris Pine

b. 1980

American actor (born 1980)

Chris Pratt

b. 1979

American actor (born 1979)

Chris Pressley

b. 1986

American football player (born 1986)

Chris Ralston

b. 1944

British Lions & England international rugby union player

Chris Read

b. 1978

English cricketer (born 1978)

Chris Sarandon

b. 1942

American actor (born 1942)

Chris Schroder

b. 1978

American baseball player (born 1978)

Chris Scott (Australian footballer)

b. 1976

Australian rules footballer, born 1976

Chris Serle

b. 1943

British television presenter (1943–2024)

Chris Shelton (baseball)

b. 1980

American baseball player (born 1980)

Chris Shiflett

b. 1971

American guitarist (born 1971)

Chris Simms

b. 1980

American football player and coach (born 1980)

Chris Skidmore

b. 1981

British politician and historian (born 1981)

Chris Smith, Baron Smith of Finsbury

b. 1951

British politician (born 1951)

Chris Spedding

b. 1944

Musical artist (born 1944)

Chris Speier

b. 1950

American baseball player and coach (born 1950)

Chris Spurling

b. 1977

American baseball player (born 1977)

Chris Squire

English bassist of rock band Yes (1948–2015)