Leading Figures in History

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

24411 persons found

Thierry Warmoes

b. 1964

Belgian politician (born 1964)

Thietmar, Count of Merseburg

German noble (d. 932)

Thievy Bifouma

b. 1992

Congolese-French footballer (born 1992)

Thirunalloor Karunakaran

Indian writer (1924–2006)

Thom Gunn

English poet (1929–2004)

Thomas A. Dorsey

b. 1899

American blues and gospel musician and composer (1899–1993)

Thomas Addison

English physician and scientist

Thomas Adolphus Trollope

b. 1810

English writer (1810–1892)

Thomas Akers

b. 1951

American astronaut (born 1951)

Thomas Audley, 1st Baron Audley of Walden

English politician (1488–1544)

Thomas Aufield

English Roman Catholic priest and martyr

Thomas B. Costain

b. 1885

Canadian writer (1885–1965)

Thomas B. Thrige

b. 1866

Danish entrepreneur, industrialist and businessman

Thomas Baker (antiquarian)

English antiquarian (1656–1740)

Thomas Bastard

Thomas Baumer

b. 1960

Swiss psychologist (born 1960)

Thomas Bavin

b. 1874

Australian politician

Thomas Beecham

b. 1879

British conductor and impresario (1879–1961)

Thomas Benson (American football)

b. 1961

American football player (born 1961)

Thomas Betterton

17th-century English actor

Thomas Blanchard (inventor)

b. 1788

American inventor

Thomas Blondeau

b. 1978

Belgian writer, poet and journalist

Thomas Boston

Scottish Presbyterian church leader and theologian

Thomas Boyd-Carpenter

b. 1938

British Army general