Leading Figures in History

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

62247 persons found

Gedhun Choekyi Nyima

b. 1989

11th Panchen Lama as recognized by the 14th Dalai Lama

Gediminas Kirkilas

b. 1951

Lithuanian politician (1951–2024)

Gedo (footballer)

b. 1984

Egyptian footballer (born 1984)

Geert Groote

Dutch Renaissance humanist and mystic (1340–1384)

Geert Wilders

b. 1963

Dutch politician (born 1963)

Geertjan Lassche

b. 1976

Dutch journalist (born 1976)

Geeta Dutt

Indian singer (1930–1972)

Geeta Tripathee

b. 1972

Nepali poet

Geeto Mongol

b. 1931

Canadian professional wrestler (1931-2013)

Geevarghese Ivanios

Indian Metropolitan Archbishop (1882–1953)

Geezer Butler

b. 1949

English bassist (born 1949)

Gegeen Khan

Emperor of Yuan Dynasty from 1320 to 1323

Gego

b. 1912

Venezuelan artist, sculptor (1912–1994)

Geike Arnaert

b. 1979

Belgian singer

Geir Frigård

b. 1970

Norwegian footballer (born 1970)

Geir Moen

b. 1969

Norwegian sprinter (born 1969)

Geir-Inge Sivertsen

b. 1965

Norwegian engineer and politician

Geirr Tveitt

b. 1908

Norwegian composer and pianist

Geki (racing driver)

Italian racing driver (1937–1967)

Gelett Burgess

American artist (1866–1951)

Geliy Korzhev

b. 1925

Russian artist (1925–2012)

Gella Vandecaveye

b. 1973

Belgian judoka (born 1973)

Gelson Fernandes

b. 1986

Swiss footballer (born 1986)

Gelson Martins

b. 1995

Portuguese footballer (born 1995)