Leading Figures in History

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

62245 persons found

Chris Green (cricketer)

b. 1993

South African-Australian cricketer

Chris Guccione (tennis)

b. 1985

Australian tennis player

Chris Guccione (umpire)

b. 1974

American baseball umpire (born 1974)

Chris Hadfield

b. 1959

Canadian astronaut (born 1959)

Chris Ham

b. 1951

British political scientist

Chris Hani

b. 1942

South African revolutionary and anti-apartheid activist (1942–1993)

Chris Harris Jr.

b. 1989

American football player (born 1989)

Chris Harrison

b. 1971

American television personality

Chris Hawkins

b. 1975

British DJ and radio presenter

Chris Hedges

b. 1956

American journalist, author, commentator and minister

Chris Heister

b. 1950

Swedish politician (born 1950)

Chris Hemsworth

b. 1983

Australian actor (born 1983)

Chris Henry (wide receiver)

b. 1983

American football player (1983–2009)

Chris Higgins (academic)

b. 1955

British geneticist and Vice-Chancellor of Durham University

Chris Higgins (ice hockey)

b. 1983

American ice hockey player (born 1983)

Chris Hipkins

b. 1978

Prime Minister of New Zealand in 2023

Chris Hogan (American football)

b. 1987

American football and lacrosse player (born 1988)

Chris Horn (American football)

b. 1977

American football player (born 1977)

Chris Horner

b. 1971

American road bicycle racer

Chris Huhne

b. 1954

British politician (born 1954)

Chris Isaak

b. 1956

American rock musician

Chris Iwelumo

b. 1978

Scottish footballer (born 1978)

Chris Jack

b. 1978

Rugby player

Chris Jericho

b. 1970

American-Canadian professional wrestler, rock musician, and actor (born 1970)