Leading Figures in History

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

24419 persons found

Harry Männil

b. 1920

Estonian businessman (1920–2010)

Harry Markowitz

American economist and Nobel Laureate (1927–2023)

Harry Martinson

b. 1904

Swedish writer

Harry McShane

b. 1891

Scottish socialist

Harry Miller (auto racing)

American race car designer and builder

Harry Nilsson

b. 1941

American singer-songwriter (1941–1994)

Harry Parker (rower)

American rower and rowing coach (1935–2013)

Harry Partch

b. 1901

American composer (1901–1974)

Harry Patch

b. 1898

English soldier and supercentenarian (1898–2009)

Harry Payne Whitney

b. 1872

American businessman and horse breeder

Harry Pollitt

British communist (1890–1960)

Harry Reasoner

b. 1923

American journalist (1923–1991)

Harry Reid (actor)

b. 1992

English actor (b. 1992)

Harry Ricardo

British engineer (1885-1974)

Harry S. Hammond

American football player and businessman (1884–1960)

Harry S. Truman

b. 1884

President of the United States from 1945 to 1953

Harry Schell

b. 1921

American racing driver (1921–1960)

Harry Schmidt (mathematician)

b. 1894

German mathematician (1894–1951)

Harry Schwarz

b. 1924

South African activist and politician (1924–2010)

Harry Statham

b. 1937

American basketball coach (born 1937)

Harry Stewart Jr.

b. 1924

American fighter pilot (1924–2025)

Harry Turtledove

b. 1949

American author (born 1949)

Harry Vardon

b. 1870

Jersey professional golfer (1870–1937)

Harry W. Brown (pilot)

b. 1921