Leading Figures in History

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

62247 persons found

Haldun Taner

Turkish playwright and story writer

Hale Boggs

American politician (1914–1972)

Hale Holden

American railroad executive

Hale Irwin

b. 1945

American professional golfer (born 1945)

Haleh Afshar, Baroness Afshar

b. 1944

British life peer (1944–2022)

Haleh Sahabi

Iranian humanitarian activist (1958–2011)

Haley Barbour

b. 1947

American attorney and politician (born 1947)

Haley Reinhart

b. 1990

American singer (born 1990)

Haley Winn

b. 2003

American ice hockey player (born 2003)

Halfdan Hegtun

b. 1918

Norwegian politician

Halfdan Kjerulf

Norwegian composer (1815–1868)

Halide Nusret Zorlutuna

Turkish writer

Halil Berktay

b. 1947

Turkish historian (born 1947)

Halimah Nakaayi

b. 1994

Ugandan middle-distance runner (born 1994)

Halimah Yacob

b. 1954

President of Singapore from 2017 to 2023

Halit Refiğ

Turkish film director, film producer, screenwriter and writer

Halldór Ásgrímsson

Icelandic politician

Halldór Laxness

b. 1902

Icelandic author (1902–1998)

Halle Berry

b. 1966

American actress (born 1966)

Hallgeir Brenden

Norwegian cross-country skier (1929–2007)

Hallgrímur Pétursson

17th century Icelandic writer and minister

Halsey (singer)

b. 1994

American singer (born 1994)

Halston

b. 1932

American fashion designer (1932–1990)

Ham Fisher

b. 1900

American comic strip writer and cartoonist