Leading Figures in History

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

24419 persons found

Horst Schumann

b. 1906

Nazi SS doctor at Auschwitz (1906–1983)

Horton Davies

Welsh Protestant minister and historian (1916–2005)

Horton Smith

b. 1908

American professional golfer (1908–1963)

Hoshi (South Korean singer)

b. 1996

South Korean singer (born 1996)

Hōshōryū Tomokatsu

b. 1999

Mongolian sumo wrestler (born 1999)

Hosni Mubarak

b. 1928

President of Egypt from 1981 to 2011

Hosokawa Sumimoto

Japanese samurai commander

Hoss Ellington

American racing driver and team owner

Hossein Amir-Abdollahian

Iranian politician (1964–2024)

Hossein Nuri

b. 1954

Iranian artist and filmmaker

Houman Younessi

b. 1963

American computer scientist (1963–2016)

Houssem Chemali

b. 1991

Algerian footballer (born 1991)

Howard Ashman

b. 1950

American playwright, lyricist, and director (1950–1991)

Howard Baker

American politician and diplomat (1925–2014)

Howard Carter

b. 1874

British archaeologist and Egyptologist (1874–1939)

Howard Charles Green

Canadian politician

Howard Cosell

American sportscaster (1918–1995)

Howard Davies (director)

b. 1945

British theatre and TV director (1945–2016)

Howard Donald

b. 1968

English singer and DJ (born 1968)

Howard Duff

American actor (1913–1990)

Howard Fineman

American journalist (1948–2024)

Howard Hampton

b. 1952

Canadian politician (born 1952)

Howard Hawks

b. 1896

American film director (1896–1977)

Howard K. Smith

b. 1914

American news anchor