Leading Figures in History

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

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Guy Speranza

Musical artist

Guy Spitaels

Belgian politician (1931–2012)

Guy Tardif

Canadian politician (1935–2005)

Guy Thys

Belgian footballer and manager

Guy Whittall

b. 1972

Zimbabwean cricketer

Guy Woolfenden

b. 1937

English composer (1937–2016)

Guy XVI de Laval

b. 1476

Count of Laval

Güyük Khan

Khagan of the Mongol Empire from 1246 to 1248

Gwangjong of Goryeo

King of Goryeo from 949 to 975

Gwen Harwood

b. 1920

Australian poet

Gwen Ifill

b. 1955

Panamanian-American journalist, television newscaster, and author (1955–2016)

Gwen Jorgensen

b. 1986

American triathlete (born 1986)

Gwen Marston

American quilter (1936–2019)

Gwen Stefani

b. 1969

American singer (born 1969)

Gwen Torrence

b. 1965

American sprinter (born 1965)

Gwen Verdon

American actress and dancer (1925–2000)

Gwendoline Christie

b. 1978

British actress (born 1978)

Gwendolyn Brooks

b. 1917

American writer (1917–2000)

Gwendolyn Lizarraga

b. 1901

Belizean businesswoman, women's rights activist and politician

Gwyneth Jones (soprano)

b. 1936

Welsh soprano (born 1936)

Gwyneth Paltrow

b. 1972

American actress and businesswoman (born 1972)

Gwyneth Powell

British actress (1946–2022)

Gyanendra of Nepal

b. 1947

King of Nepal (1950–1951; 2001–2008)

Gyanendra Pandey (cricketer)

b. 1972

Indian cricketer (born 1972)