Leading Figures in History

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

62247 persons found

Gordon Prange

American historian

Gordon R. Dickson

b. 1923

American science fiction writer (1923–2001)

Gordon Ramsay

b. 1966

British celebrity chef (born 1966)

Gordon Richards (jockey)

English jockey (1904–1986)

Gordon Rintoul

b. 1955

Gordon S. Fahrni

Canadian physician (1887–1995)

Gordon Scott

American actor (1926–2007)

Gordon Singleton

b. 1956

Canadian and world champion track cyclist (1956–2024)

Gordon Smiley

American racing driver (1946–1982)

Gordon Solie

American wrestling announcer

Gordon Steege

Royal Australian Air Force fighter pilot

Gordon Tootoosis

b. 1941

Canadian First Nations actor (1941-2011)

Gordon Tullock

American economist (1922–2014)

Gordon Waller

b. 1945

Scottish guitarist, singer and songwriter (1945–2009)

Gordon Welchman

b. 1906

English cryptanalyst and mathematician (1906–1985)

Gordon West

b. 1943

English footballer

Gordon Willis

b. 1931

American cinematographer and film director

Gordon Wilson (Scottish politician)

b. 1938

Scottish politician (1938–2017)

Gordon Zahn

b. 1918

Peace activist

Gordy Soltau

American football player (1925–2014)

Gore Vidal

American writer (1925–2012)

Gorilla Monsoon

b. 1937

American professional wrestler (1937–1999)

Gorni Kramer

b. 1913

Italian composer

Goseki Kojima

b. 1928

Japanese manga artist (1928–2000)