Leading Figures in History

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

62247 persons found

Donald Payne Jr.

American politician (1958–2024)

Donald Pettit

b. 1955

American astronaut and engineer (born 1955)

Donald Pleasence

b. 1919

English actor (1919–1995)

Donald R. McMonagle

b. 1952

American astronaut (born 1952)

Donald Ramotar

b. 1950

President of Guyana from 2011 to 2015

Donald Regan

American banker and cabinet official (1918–2003)

Donald Richie

b. 1924

American writer and film historian (1924–2013)

Donald Rumsfeld

American politician and naval officer (1932–2021)

Donald Sild

b. 1968

Estonian javelin thrower

Donald Sinclair (hotel owner)

b. 1909

British hotel owner (1909–1981)

Donald Sinden

English actor (1923–2014)

Donald Stokes, Baron Stokes

English engineer, industrialist, army officer and nobleman

Donald Sutherland

Canadian actor (1935–2024)

Donald Swann

b. 1923

British composer and singer (1923–1994)

Donald Symington

b. 1925

American actor (1925-2013)

Donald Thomas (high jumper)

b. 1984

Bahamian high jumper (born 1984)

Donald Trelford

b. 1937

British journalist and academic (1937–2023)

Donald Trump

b. 1946

President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)

Donald Tsang

b. 1944

Chief Executive of Hong Kong from 2005 to 2012

Donald Tusk

b. 1957

Prime Minister of Poland (2007–2014; since 2023)

Donald Wandrei

American writer, poet and editor

Donald Watson

b. 1910

English animal rights advocate (1910–2005)

Donald Woods

South African journalist and activist

Donald Wrye

b. 1934

American film director