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This is a list of 100 people who have changed the world (for better or worse). Also see: People who made a difference and changed the world for the better. 1. Jesus of Nazareth (circa 5 BCE – 30 CE) Spiritual Teacher, central figure of Christianity. 2. Thomas Jefferson (1743 – 1826) American President 1801 – 1809.
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.
Even the really horrible ones (Hitler, Stalin, Trump) were influential, as painful as it is to admit. Let’s take a look at some of the men and women who have made their mark on society — either in politics, technology, or culture — and have become household names.
Mohamed Bouazizi: Sparked a revolution. Tunisian street vendor Mohamed Bouazizi never had any dreams bigger than saving enough money to rent or buy a pick-up truck, but he became one of the...
There are judgments to be made, but there are no certain truths. Our list was less a hardened document than a current collection—a collection of men and women who, for better and sometimes for worse, have made a clear mark on our civilization.
People who changed the world – Famous people who changed the course of history including Socrates, Newton, Jesus Christ, Muhammad, Queen Victoria, Catherine the Great, Einstein and Gandhi.
From pioneers, leaders and titans to artists, innovators and icons, these are the most influential people of 2021.
A list of people who were influential in changing the world during the 20th Century. Top 100. Winston Churchill – Leader of Great Britain during World War Two. Adolf Hitler – Leader of Nazi Germany 1933-45. Nelson Mandela – First President of post-apartheid South Africa. Joseph Stalin – Leader of Soviet Union from 1924 to 1953.
These are TIME’s 100 most influential pioneers, leaders, titans, artists and icons of 2020.
Inside the TIME 100. The people, ideas and places that have shaped the most influential people in the world.