Leading Figures in History

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

39106 persons found

David M. Brown

b. 1956

American astronaut (1956–2003)

David M. Kennedy (historian)

b. 1941

American historian

David Mabuza

Deputy President of South Africa from 2018 to 2023

David Maclean, Baron Blencathra

b. 1953

United Kingdom Conservative Party politician (born 1953)

David Madden (Jeopardy! contestant)

b. 1981

American Jeopardy! champion and director of National History Bee and Bowl

David Malet Armstrong

Australian philosopher (1926–2014)

David Marks

b. 1948

American guitarist (born 1948)

David Maslanka

American composer (1943–2017)

David McCullough

b. 1933

American historian and author (1933–2022)

David McLetchie

b. 1952

Scottish Conservative politician (1952–2013)

David McMillan (American football)

American football player (1981–2013)

David McTaggart

b. 1932

Canadian badminton player and environmentalist

David Mellor (designer)

English designer and manufacturer (1930–2009)

David Merrick

American theatre producer (1911–2000)

David Miliband

b. 1965

British former politician (born 1965)

David Miller (South African cricketer)

b. 1989

South African cricketer (born 1989)

David Mills (cricketer)

b. 1937

English cricketer (1937–2013)

David Miner (musician)

b. 1942

American singer (born 1945)

David Mitchell (Royal Navy officer)

Royal Navy officer and courtier (1650–1710)

David Montgomery (American football)

b. 1997

American football player (born 1997)

David Morris Kern

American businessman (1909–2013)

David Morrissey

b. 1964

English actor and filmmaker (born 1964)

David Morrow (commentator)

b. 1953

Australian sports commentator (1953–2024)

David Moyes

b. 1963

Scottish footballer and manager (born 1963)