Leading Figures in History

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

62243 persons found

Charles Sheeler

b. 1883

American painter (1883–1965)

Charles Sheffield

b. 1935

British mathematician, physicist and writer (1935–2002)

Charles Shyer

b. 1951

American director, screenwriter and producer (1941–2024)

Charles Simic

b. 1938

Serbian-born American poet (1938–2023)

Charles Simon Favart

French playwright and theatre director (1710–1792)

Charles Sladen

b. 1816

Australian politician (1816–1884)

Charles Snead Houston

b. 1913

American mountain climber (1913–2009)

Charles Spencelayh

b. 1865

English painter

Charles Spencer, 9th Earl Spencer

b. 1964

British peer (born 1964)

Charles Spurgeon

b. 1834

British preacher, author, pastor and evangelist (1834–1892)

Charles Starkweather

American spree killer (1938–1959)

Charles Stewart Mott

b. 1875

American businessman and politician (1875–1973)

Charles Stewart Parnell

b. 1846

Irish politician (1846–1891)

Charles Stross

b. 1964

British author (born 1964)

Charles Sturridge

b. 1951

English director and screenwriter

Charles Sturt

Australian explorer (1795–1869)

Charles Sumner Tainter

b. 1854

American inventor and businessman (1854–1940)

Charles Sweeney

United States Air Force general (1919 – 2004)

Charles T. Payne

American World War II soldier (1925–2014)

Charles Talbot, 1st Duke of Shrewsbury

b. 1660

British statesman (1660–1718)

Charles Tatham (fencer)

b. 1854

American fencer

Charles Taze Russell

Founder of the Bible Student movement (1852–1916)

Charles Tennant

b. 1768

Scottish chemist and industrialist (1768–1838)

Charles the Bald

b. 823

King of West Francia from 843 to 877 and Carolingian Emperor from 875 to 877