Leading Figures in History

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

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Godfrey van Rhenen

Godtfred Kirk Christiansen

b. 1920

Danish businessperson and second generation owner of The Lego Group

Goenawan Mohamad

b. 1941

Indonesian poet, essayist, playwright and editor

Goeric of Metz

Goff Richards

Cornish brass band arranger and composer

Goffredo Mameli

b. 1827

Italian poet and writer (1827–1849)

Goffredo Petrassi

b. 1904

Italian composer of modern classical music, conductor and teacher

Goga Bitadze

b. 1999

Georgian basketball player (born 1999)

Gogi Alauddin

b. 1950

Pakistani squash player (born 1950)

Gogi Grant

b. 1924

American pop singer (1924 - 2016)

Goh Chok Tong

b. 1941

Prime Minister of Singapore from 1990 to 2004

Goh Eng Wah

Goh Keng Swee

Former Deputy Prime Minister of Singapore

Gojong of Goryeo

King of Goryeo from 1213 to 1259

Gojong of Korea

b. 1852

Monarch of Korea from 1864 to 1907

Gok Wan

b. 1974

British fashion consultant, author, chef and television presenter (born 1974)

Gökhan Inler

b. 1984

Swiss footballer (born 1984)

Gökhan Ünal

b. 1982

Turkish footballer

Gökhan Zan

b. 1981

Turkish footballer (born 1981)

Gökşin Sipahioğlu

Turkish photographer and journalist

Gokulananda Mahapatra

Indian writer and scientist

Golda Meir

b. 1898

Prime Minister of Israel from 1969 to 1974

Golden Tate

b. 1988

American football player (born 1988)

Goldie Harvey

b. 1983

Nigerian professional singer