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The people who influenced history the most, the "movers and shakers" from ancient times until today, have one thing in common: they challenged the status quo. By and large, they were rebels who were willing to take on established norms and traditions. Keep reading to learn about some of the…
- Marilyn Monroe (1926 – 1962) American actress, singer, model.
- Abraham Lincoln (1809 – 1865) US President during American civil war.
- Nelson Mandela (1918 – 2013) South African President anti-apartheid campaigner.
- Queen Elizabeth II (1926 – 2022) British monarch since 1954.
Dec 10, 2013 · The 100 Most Significant Figures in History. 1 Jesus. 2 Napoleon. 3 Muhammad. 4 William Shakespeare. 5 Abraham Lincoln. 6 George Washington. 7 Adolf Hitler. 8 Aristotle. 9 Alexander the...
- Hatshepsut
- Amenhotep III
- Alexander The Great
- Ashoka The Great
- Julius Caesar
- Cleopatra
- Caesar Augustus
- Jesus Christ
- Boudica
- King Arthur
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.
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- Muhammad (570 – 632 AD) Prophet of Islam.
- Isaac Newton (1642 – 1727) – British mathematician and scientist.
- Jesus of Nazareth (c.5BC – 30 AD) Spiritual teacher and central figure of Christianity.
- Buddha (c 563 – 483 BC) Spiritual Teacher and founder of Buddhism.
1. Jesus of Nazareth (circa 5 BCE – 30 CE) Spiritual Teacher, central figure of Christianity. 2. Thomas Jefferson (1743 – 1826) American President 1801 – 1809. Author of Declaration of Independence. 3. Mikhail Gorbachev (1931 – 2022) Leader of Soviet Union 1985 – 1991, oversaw the transition from Communism to democracy in Eastern Europe. 4.
These are TIME’s 100 most influential pioneers, leaders, titans, artists and icons of 2020.
