Leading Figures in History

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

39104 persons found

Christopher Eubanks

b. 1996

American professional tennis player (born 1996)

Christopher Gorham

b. 1974

American actor (born 1974)

Christopher Gunning

b. 1944

English composer (1944–2023)

Christopher Haskins

b. 1937

Irish businessman and peer (1937–2026)

Christopher Hewett

English actor and theatre director (1922–2001)

Christopher I of Denmark

King of Denmark from 1252 to 1259

Christopher II of Denmark

King of Denmark (1320–1326, 1329–1332)

Christopher Isherwood

b. 1904

English and American novelist (1904–1986)

Christopher Kane

b. 1982

Scottish fashion designer

Christopher Largen

b. 1969

American novelist (1969–2012)

Christopher Lasch

b. 1932

American historian (1932–1994)

Christopher Lee

b. 1922

English actor and singer (1922–2015)

Christopher Luxon

b. 1970

Prime Minister of New Zealand since 2023

Christopher Marlowe

English playwright and poet (1564–1593)

Christopher Mayhew

b. 1915

British politician (1915–1997)

Christopher Mintz-Plasse

b. 1989

American actor (born 1989)

Christopher Monck, 2nd Duke of Albemarle

b. 1653

English Army officer, politician and colonial administrator

Christopher Morley

b. 1890

American journalist, novelist, essayist and poet

Christopher Nolan

b. 1970

British and American filmmaker (born 1970)

Christopher O'Neill

b. 1974

British-American businessperson and spouse of Swedish princess

Christopher Raeburn (designer)

b. 1982

British fashion designer (born 1982)

Christopher Skase

Australian businessman (1948–2001)

Christopher Smart

English poet (1722–1771)

Christopher Stone (broadcaster)