👤 People & Biography
Notable figures, past and present
Leonardo da Vinci was an Italian Renaissance polymath whose curiosity spanned painting, anatomy, engineering, and invention, producing some of the most celebrated art and scientific sketches in history.
Leonardo DiCaprio is an American actor and producer known for leading roles in major films including Titanic and The Revenant, alongside prominent environmental activism.
King of France for 72 years, the longest reign of any monarch in European history, known as the "Sun King" for his absolute rule and cultural patronage
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, widely known as Lula, is a Brazilian politician serving his third presidential term, having previously led the country from 2003 to 2010.
Mahatma Gandhi was an Indian lawyer and activist who led India's successful campaign for independence from British rule through a philosophy of nonviolent civil disobedience.
Malala Yousafzai is a Pakistani activist for girls' education who survived a Taliban assassination attempt and became the youngest-ever recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize.
A prominent American civil rights leader known for his advocacy of Black empowerment and his evolving perspectives on race relations
A Roman emperor and Stoic philosopher whose personal writings, known as Meditations, remain influential in philosophy today
Marco Polo was a Venetian merchant and explorer whose travels along the Silk Road to China and years serving in the court of Kublai Khan introduced medieval Europe to the wonders of Asia.
Marie Curie was a pioneering physicist and chemist who discovered polonium and radium, and remains the only person to win Nobel Prizes in two different sciences.
Mark Carney is a Canadian economist and central banker who became Prime Minister of Canada in 2025, bringing an unusually high-profile international financial background to the role.
One of America's most celebrated authors, known for novels including The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn and his distinctive satirical humor
Martin Luther was a German theologian and priest whose Ninety-Five Theses, criticizing practices of the Catholic Church, sparked the Protestant Reformation and permanently altered the course of Christianity.
Masoud Pezeshkian is an Iranian politician and former heart surgeon who became President of Iran in 2024, taking office as a relative moderate amid escalating regional tensions.
An acclaimed American poet and author whose memoir I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings became a landmark work exploring race, trauma, and resilience
A Renaissance master renowned for sculptures including David and the ceiling frescoes of the Sistine Chapel, among the most celebrated artworks in history
Mikey Madison is an American actress who won the Academy Award for Best Actress for her leading role in the 2024 film Anora, becoming one of the breakout stars of 2025.
An American businessman who built the Hershey Company into a major chocolate manufacturer, later becoming a significant philanthropist
Mohammed bin Salman is the Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, serving as the country's de facto ruler and architect of a sweeping social and economic transformation plan known as Vision 2030.
The last fully sovereign Aztec emperor, ruling at the time of Spanish conquistador Hernán Cortés's arrival in Mexico
A central figure in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, traditionally credited with leading the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt and receiving the Ten Commandments
MrBeast, born Jimmy Donaldson, is an American YouTuber who became the most-subscribed individual content creator on the platform, known for elaborate, high-budget video challenges and large-scale philanthropic giveaways.
Narendra Modi is the Prime Minister of India, having served in the role since 2014 as leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party, presiding over one of the world's largest democracies.
An ancient Egyptian queen and the primary wife of Pharaoh Akhenaten, renowned for her iconic bust and possible significant political power