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A list of famous people from various fields and periods of history, such as politics, arts, science, and human rights. See the names, dates, and brief descriptions of each person, from Marilyn Monroe to Greta Thunberg.
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- Marilyn Monroe
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- Christopher Columbus
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- Jesus Christ. Jesus was not the founder of the religion that bears his name; he was actually a Jewish carpenter he traveled as an itinerant preacher and worked miracles.
- Albert Einstein. Albert Einstein was a theoretical physicist who emigrated to the United States and remained there after Hitler rose to power in his native Germany.
- Isaac Newton. Isaac Newton is probably most famous for his discovery of gravity, which explains both why things fall to earth and why planets stay in orbit around the sun.
- Leonardo da Vinci. The ultimate “Renaissance Man,” Leonardo da Vinci was an artist, scientist, writer, botanist, musician, polymath, inventor, you name it, he could do it.
Dec 10, 2013 · Forgotten U.S. President Chester A. Arthur (who we rank as the 499 th most significant person in history) is more historically significant than young pop singer Justin Bieber...
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- Amenhotep III
- Alexander The Great
- Ashoka The Great
- Julius Caesar
- Cleopatra
- Caesar Augustus
- Jesus Christ
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Ancient Egyptian pharaoh One of only a few known ancient Egyptian female pharaohs, Hatshepsut reigned in her own right from c1473–58 BC. However, Hatshepsut’s royal reign really began in c1479 BC when she acted as regent for her infant stepson, Thutmose III. By the end of his seventh regnal year, Hatshepsut had been crowned king and had adopted all...
Pharaoh of Egypt During his long reign, Amenhotep III presided over a golden age during the 18th dynasty when Egypt was the most powerful nation on Earth. Although his grandson Tutankhamun is far more widely known today, it is Amenhotep III who was taken as the ultimate role model by subsequent monarchs. The finest Egyptian craftsmanship was create...
King of Macedonia When the son of Philip II of Macedon inherited the throne in 336 BC, he set about reasserting Macedonian authority in Greece, aiming to conquer the Persian empire. By the time of his death in Babylon at the age of 32, Alexander had created an empire that spanned three continents and covered around 2 million square miles. Commentin...
Indian emperor of the Maurya Dynasty Ashoka the Great was an Indian emperor of the Maurya Dynasty who ruled over most of the Indian subcontinent from c268–c232 BC. Considered one of India’s greatest emperors, he also promoted the spread of Buddhism across ancient Asia. The Ashoka Chakra (the “wheel of righteousness”) appears on the flag of modern I...
Roman ruler, general and statesman A successful politician and general who greatly expanded the extent of the Roman republic, Julius Caesar seized power in 44 BC, naming himself consul and dictator. He implemented a number of wide-ranging reforms – including the introduction of the Julian calendar – and is considered to have been a great military l...
Last active pharaoh of ancient Egypt The last active pharaoh of Egypt, Cleopatra helped bring prosperity to a divided country but is more often remembered for relationships with Julius Caesar and Mark Antony, her alleged beauty and her suicide – possibly by snake bite– after defeat by Octavian. She assumed control of Egypt in 51 BC following the de...
Considered the first Roman emperor The man born Gaius Octavius and known as Octavian was adopted by Julius Caesar as his heir. After defeating Antony and Cleopatra at the battle of Actium in 31 BC, he took the name Augustus and became Rome’s first emperor in 27 BC. Read more about Augustus’s bloody rise to powerby Adrian Goldsworthy, author of a bi...
Religious leader central to Christianity Much of the information we have about the life of Jesus comes from the four Gospels, written between c60 and 90 AD – decades after his death. They tell us that Jesus was the son of God, born to the wife of a carpenter in Nazareth, crucified in Jerusalem. Christianity, based on the teachings of Jesus, is the ...
Ancient British queen of the Iceni tribe Queen of the Iceni people living in what is now Norfolk and parts of Suffolk and Cambridgeshire, Boudica(also called Boudicca or Boadicea) led a daring revolt against the Romans who invaded Britain in AD 43. Her forces destroyed Colchester – capital of Roman Britain – as well as London and St Albans.
Legendary British warrior and king This legendary British king takes centre stage in a plethora of TV dramas, film adaptations and novels. Although he is largely considered to be a figure of folklore, some historians – notably archaeologist Miles Russell – suggest that King Arthuris a composite of several real medieval characters.
Learn about the lives and achievements of 100+ historical figures from ancient Egypt to modern times. Explore their biographies, images, videos and podcasts on HistoryExtra.
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A list of 100 people who have made a significant impact on history, for better or worse. Includes famous figures from various fields, such as politics, religion, science, arts, and more.
Nov 17, 2014 · A special issue of Smithsonian magazine ranks and profiles the most influential people in U.S. history, based on quantitative analysis and qualitative judgment. See the categories, the rankings, and the editors' choices for each category.
A list of people who have done the most to influence the world, ranked by Michael H. Hart in his book. The list includes historical figures from different fields, such as religion, science, politics, arts, and more.
