Leading Figures in History

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

21510 persons found

Michel-Jean Sedaine

French dramatist and librettist

Michelangelo Spensieri

Canadian politician

Michele Alboreto

Italian racing driver (1956–2001)

Michele Bartoli

b. 1970

Italian cyclist

Michele Camporese

b. 1992

Italian footballer

Michele Ferrero

b. 1925

Italian entrepreneur (1925–2015)

Michèle Laroque

b. 1960

French actress, comedian and producer (born 1960)

Michele Lee

b. 1942

American actress, producer, and director (born 1942)

Michele Mercati

Italian physician (1541–1593)

Michele Merkin

b. 1975

American model

Michèle Mouton

b. 1951

French rally driver (born 1951)

Michele Placido

b. 1946

Italian actor and film director

Michèle Roberts

b. 1949

British writer, novelist and poet (born 1949)

Michele Rua

b. 1837

Italian Catholic priest

Michelle Feldman

b. 1976

American ten-pin bowler (born 1976)

Michelle McManus

b. 1980

Scottish singer-songwriter, columnist, and actress

Michelle Pfeiffer

b. 1958

American actress (born 1958)

Michelle Phillips

b. 1944

American singer and actress (born 1944)

Michiel de Ruyter

Dutch States Navy officer (1607–1676)

Mick Aston

English archaeologist (1946–2013)

Mick Cronin (rugby league)

b. 1951

Australian RL coach and former Australia international rugby league footballer

Mick Doohan

b. 1965

Australian motorcycle racer (born 1965)

Mick Fleetwood

b. 1947

English musician and actor (born 1947)

Mick Foley

b. 1965

American professional wrestler and author (born 1965)