Biographies

Mary Douglas (anthropologist) Mary Douglas British social anthropologist Mary Douglas (1921–2007) analyzed symbolism, classification, purity and risk. Her work influenced anthropology, sociology, religious studies and cultu…

Mary Edwards Walker: Civil War Surgeon, Reformer, and Medal of Honor Recipient Mary Edwards Walker Mary Edwards Walker (1832–1919) was an American physician, Civil War surgeon, abolitionist and women's rights advocate; she is the only woman to have received the U.S. Medal of Hon…

Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio: actress known for Scarface, The Abyss, Robin Hood Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio Profile of American actress Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, summarizing her early life, major film roles, stage and television work, and career highlights.

Mary Ellis (1917–2018) — British ferry pilot and wartime aviator Mary Ellis Mary Ellis (née Wilkins) was a British ferry pilot in WWII who served with the Air Transport Auxiliary and the Royal Air Force. Born in Leafield, Oxfordshire, she died in Sandown,…

Mary Higgins Clark (1927–2020) — American queen of suspense Mary Higgins Clark American suspense novelist whose 51 novels were U.S. bestsellers. Known for taut domestic thrillers such as Where Are the Children?, A Stranger Is Watching and Remember Me; died 20…

Mary II (1662–1694), queen of England, Scotland and Ireland Mary II of England Mary II (30 April 1662–28 December 1694) ruled jointly with her husband William III after the Glorious Revolution. A Protestant sovereign, she played an active role in government,…

Mary Jo Kopechne (1940–1969): American political aide and Chappaquiddick victim Mary Jo Kopechne Mary Jo Kopechne was an American political worker whose death in a 1969 car accident on Chappaquiddick Island became a national controversy and affected public perceptions of Senat…

Mary Kom — Indian Olympic and World Champion Boxer Mary Kom Biography of Mangte Chungneijang Mary Kom, an Indian boxer from Manipur, five-time world champion and 2012 Olympic bronze medallist whose achievements popularized women's boxing in…

Mary Ma — Chinese finance executive and investor (1952/53–2019) Mary Ma Mary Ma (Ma Xuezheng) was a Chinese CFO who helped lead Lenovo's global expansion through the 2005 IBM PC acquisition, later co‑founding Boyu Capital and investing in major Chinese…

Mary Magdalene: follower, witness, and revered figure in Christian tradition Mary Magdalene Mary Magdalene, a prominent woman in the New Testament, is known as a devoted follower of Jesus, witness to his death and resurrection, and a venerated saint whose role has been de…

Mary Mapes Dodge American author and editor (1831–1905), best known for the children's novel Hans Brinker, or The Silver Skates, and as the founding editor of St. Nicholas Magazine.

Mary Midgley (1919–2018) — British philosopher of ethics and science Mary Midgley British moral philosopher Mary Midgley critiqued scientific reductionism and defended animal ethics. Senior Lecturer at Newcastle, author of Beast and Man and The Owl of Minerva.

Mary Millar (1936–1998) — British stage and television actress Mary Millar British actress Mary Millar was a prominent stage and television performer, best known for playing Rose in Keeping Up Appearances. She also appeared in West End musicals and began…

Mary of Bethany: New Testament Figure and Follower of Jesus Mary of Bethany Mary of Bethany, sister of Martha and Lazarus, appears in the Gospels as a devoted follower of Jesus—known for listening at his feet, anointing him, and featuring in the Lazarus st…

Mary of Cleves (Marie of Cleves, 1426–1487) Mary of Cleves German-born duchess who became the third wife of Charles, Duke of Orléans, and mother of King Louis XII of France; a link between Rhineland and French dynastic interests in the 15t…

Mary of Teck (Queen Mary): queen consort, royal matriarch, and public figure Mary of Teck Mary of Teck (1867–1953) was queen consort to King George V, mother of Edward VIII and George VI, grandmother of Elizabeth II, and an influential figure in the British royal family…

Mary Oliver: American Poet of Nature and Contemplation Mary Oliver Overview of Mary Oliver (1935–2019), her life, poetry, themes of nature and attention, major awards, notable works, and legacy.

Mary Pickford Canadian-born screen star Mary Pickford (1892–1979) was a pioneering actress, producer and studio executive of the silent era, co-founder of United Artists and an Academy Award win…

Mary Shelley: Author of Frankenstein and Editor of Romantic Works Mary Shelley English writer Mary Shelley (1797–1851) wrote Frankenstein as a young author, edited Percy Bysshe Shelley's poems, and shaped Gothic and early science-fiction literature.

Mary Sidney (Mary Herbert), Countess of Pembroke — English poet, translator and patron Mary Sidney English noblewoman (1561–1621), sister of Philip Sidney; notable poet, translator of the Psalms, literary patron and editor who shaped Elizabethan and Jacobean verse.

Mary Steenburgen Mary Steenburgen (born 1953) is an American actress whose award-winning, decades-long career spans film, television and stage, noted for versatile supporting roles in both drama an…

Mary Tsoni — Greek actress and singer Mary Tsoni Greek actress and singer (1987–2017) best known for Dogtooth and Evil; winner of Best Actress at the Sarajevo Film Festival. Began her screen career in 2005 and remained influentia…

Mary Tudor, Queen of France Mary Tudor (1495–1533), daughter of Henry VII and Elizabeth of York, was briefly Queen of France and later Duchess of Suffolk; her marriage choices and descendants affected Tudor s…

Mary Wibberley English author of popular romantic fiction, Mary Wibberley wrote more than 48 novels beginning with Black Niall (1973). Her career spanned decades and she died in 2013 after a shor…

Mary Wickes — American character actress and comedian Mary Wickes Mary Wickes (1910–1995) was an American character actress and comedian known for stage beginnings on Broadway, sharp supporting roles in film and television, and a long career of m…

Mary Wollstonecraft: life, writings, and influence Mary Wollstonecraft British writer and early advocate for women’s rights whose works argued for equal education and civil participation; author of A Vindication of the Rights of Woman (1792).

Mary, Crown Princess of Denmark Biography of Mary Donaldson, Crown Princess of Denmark: early life in Tasmania, education, marriage to Crown Prince Frederik, royal duties, patronages, family and residences.

Mary, Princess Royal and Princess of Orange (1631–1660) Mary, Princess Royal and Princess of Orange Eldest daughter of King Charles I, wife of William II of Orange and mother of William III. First to hold the title Princess Royal; a dynastic link between the Stuart and House of O…

Maryam Mirzakhani: life, research, and legacy Maryam Mirzakhani Overview of Maryam Mirzakhani (1977–2017), Iranian mathematician, her research in geometry and dynamics, major achievements including the 2014 Fields Medal, and her lasting influen…

Maryan Plakhetko — Ukrainian football defender Maryan Plakhetko Maryan Ivanovych Plakhetko (1945–2020) was a Ukrainian football defender who played for Karpaty Lviv, SKA Lviv and CSKA Moscow and earned two caps for the Soviet national team.

MaryAnn Black MaryAnn Eaddy Black (1943–2020) was an American clinical social worker and Democratic member of the North Carolina House of Representatives from 2017 until her death in 2020.

Maryanne Trump Barry American lawyer and federal judge who served on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit; older sister of Donald Trump and a long‑time figure in the federal judiciary.

Maryna Bazanova — Soviet and Unified Team Olympic handball player Maryna Bazanova Maryna Bazanova (1962–2020) was a Soviet-era handball player who won Olympic bronze medals in 1988 and 1992. Born in Omsk, she later lived in Germany and is remembered for her inte…

Masa Saito (Masanori Saito) — Japanese professional wrestler Masa Saito Biographical article on Masa Saito (Masanori Saito), a Japanese professional wrestler known as Mr. Saito; his career in Japan and the United States, signature style, championships,…

Masaaki Furukawa — Japanese footballer (born 1968) Masaaki Furukawa Profile of Masaaki Furukawa (born 1968), a former Japanese football player, with context on his era, general career path, and the legacy of players from his generation.

Masaaki Kanno — Japanese footballer (born 1960) Masaaki Kanno Masaaki Kanno (菅野 将晃; born 15 August 1960) is a former Japanese football player. This article summarizes known facts and places his career in the context of Japanese football histo…

Masaaki Kato (加藤 正明) — Japanese footballer Masaaki Kato Masaaki Kato (born 22 December 1958) is a former Japanese footballer who represented the Japan national team. Overview of his background, career, international play and later activ…

Masaaki Koido — Japanese footballer and J. League Division 1 coach Masaaki Koido Masaaki Koido (小井土 正亮, b. 1978) is a former Japanese footballer who later worked as a coach in Japan's J. League Division 1. Overview of his career arc, context, and typical coachi…

Masaaki Mori (Japanese footballer, born 1961) Masaaki Mori Masaaki Mori (born 12 July 1961) is a former Japanese footballer who represented the Japan national team and played domestically during the Japan Soccer League era. Summary of care…

Masaaki Sawanobori — Japanese football midfielder and club icon Masaaki Sawanobori Masaaki Sawanobori (born 12 January 1970) is a retired Japanese footballer best known for a long, influential career as a midfielder with Shimizu S‑Pulse and as a member of the Jap…

Masaccio: Early Renaissance Painter and Innovator Masaccio Tommaso di Ser Giovanni di Simone (Masaccio), active c.1401–1428, introduced naturalism, linear perspective and sculptural volume to Florentine painting, transforming early Renaiss…

Masafumi Akikawa — Japanese tenor and crossover vocalist Masafumi Akikawa Masafumi Akikawa (born October 11, 1967) is a Japanese tenor best known for the popular song "Sen no kaze ni natte" and for his appearances on NHK's year‑end music program.

Masafumi Hara — Japanese footballer and national team representative Masafumi Hara Masafumi Hara (born December 21, 1943) is a former Japanese football player who represented the Japan national team. His career took place during the formative decades of modern Ja…

Masafumi Yokoyama Masafumi Yokoyama (born April 10, 1956) is a former Japanese football player who represented the Japan national team. This article summarizes his background, era, and legacy within…

Masaharu Fukuyama Japanese singer-songwriter and actor from Nagasaki known for the hit song "Sakurazaka" and leading roles in film and television, with a career spanning pop music, concerts and accl…

Masaharu Suzuki (Japanese footballer, born 1970) Masaharu Suzuki Masaharu Suzuki (born 3 August 1970) is a former Japanese football player who represented the Japan national team and played professionally in Japan's domestic leagues.

Masahide Ōta: Okinawan historian and governor (1925–2017) Masahide Ōta Masahide Ōta was a Japanese historian and politician who served as governor of Okinawa Prefecture from 1990 to 1998, known for advocating reduction of U.S. military presence and de…

Masahiko Inoha — Japanese footballer and national team defender Masahiko Inoha Masahiko Inoha (born 28 August 1985) is a Japanese professional footballer known for his defensive versatility. He has played for multiple clubs in Japan and has earned appearances…