Biographies

Mirka Mora: French-born Australian artist and cultural figure Mirka Mora Painter, sculptor and public artist Mirka Mora (1928–2018) was a central figure in Melbourne's postwar arts scene, known for whimsical imagery, public commissions and fostering con…

Mirkka Rekola Finnish poet, aphorist and essayist (1931–2014) known for concise, dense language and modernist influence; published poetry, aphorisms and essays and received wide recognition late…

Mirna Doris — Neapolitan singer of the Canzone Napoletana tradition Mirna Doris Italian singer Mirna Doris (1940–2020) was known for her renditions of Canzone Napoletana and for winning the Festival di Napoli in 1968 and 1969 with 'Core spezzato' and 'Preghier…

Miroslav Ondříček — Czech cinematographer (1934–2015) Miroslav Ondříček Czech cinematographer Miroslav Ondříček (1934–2015) shot over 40 films, collaborated with Miloš Forman and other directors of the Czech New Wave, and received two Academy Award nom…

Miroslav Štěpán: Czech Communist Politician and Prague Party Secretary Miroslav Štěpán Overview of Miroslav Štěpán (1945–2014), Czechoslovak Communist Party official, Prague municipal party secretary, his career, controversies during 1989, later legal scrutiny and de…

Mirosława Litmanowicz — Polish chess player and Woman International Master Mirosława Litmanowicz Polish chess master Mirosława Litmanowicz (1928–2017) was the 1968 Polish Women's Champion and earned the FIDE Woman International Master title in 1967. Born Mirosława Kałęcka in W…

Mirza Ghalib: Life, Poetry, and Legacy Mirza Ghalib Overview of Mirza Ghalib (1797–1869), his life, Urdu and Persian poetry, ghazal craft, themes, notable works, and enduring influence on South Asian literature and culture.

Mirza Ghulam Ahmad — founder of the Ahmadiyya movement Mirza Ghulam Ahmad Mirza Ghulam Ahmad (1835–1908) was the founder of the Ahmadiyya movement in British India. This article outlines his life, teachings, writings, claims, and the movement's subsequen…

Mis Mejores Canciones — 17 Super Éxitos Mis Mejores Canciones - 17 Super Éxitos A concise encyclopedia entry on the Selena compilation album 'Mis Mejores Canciones - 17 Super Éxitos', its content, commercial impact, and place in her musical legacy.

Misao Tamai — Japanese footballer (1903–1978) Misao Tamai Misao Tamai (1903–1978) was an early Japanese international footballer who represented the Japan national team and took part in the sport's formative years in the country.

Mischa de Vreede (1936–2020) Mischa de Vreede Dutch poet and writer born in Batavia (Dutch East Indies). Debuted in 1957, won the Herman Gorter Prize, worked as columnist and reviewer, and published novels and travel writing.…

Mischa Maisky: life, career and musical legacy Mischa Maisky Overview of cellist Mischa Maisky — his early life, studies, emigration, performance style, major collaborations, repertoire and recordings, and his place in 20th–21st century clas…

Mishaal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Saudi prince and senior royal who held ministerial and provincial posts mid-20th century and chaired the Allegiance Council from 2007 until 2017; son of King Abdulaziz.

Mishael Cheshin — Israeli Supreme Court Justice (1992–2006) Mishael Cheshin Israeli jurist Mishael Cheshin (1936–2015) served on the Supreme Court of Israel from 1992 until his retirement in 2006; earlier he worked in the Ministry of Justice. He was born i…

Mishik Kazaryan — Armenian-Russian Laser Physicist (1948–2020) Mishik Kazaryan Mishik Kazaryan (1948–2020), Armenian-born Russian physicist known for pioneering high-intensity visible pulsed lasers, contributions to laser physics and optics, USSR State Prize…

Miss Elizabeth (Elizabeth Ann Hulette) Miss Elizabeth American professional wrestling manager famous as Miss Elizabeth, noted for her role alongside Randy Savage in WWF and later WCW; remembered for a quiet, influential on-screen pres…

Missak Manouchian — French‑Armenian poet and leader in the Resistance Missak Manouchian Missak Manouchian (1906–1944) was a French‑Armenian poet and a leader of the immigrant FTP‑MOI resistance network in occupied Paris. Arrested and executed by German authorities, he…

Místico (Luis Ignacio Urive Alvirde) Místico Mexican masked professional wrestler best known as Místico in CMLL, later Sin Cara in WWE and Myzteziz in AAA; noted for high-flying lucha libre style and major popularity in Mexic…

Misty Upham: career and legacy of an American Native actress Misty Upham Misty Upham (1982–2014) was an American Native actress best known for Frozen River; her work and untimely death drew attention to representation and the issue of missing Indigenous…

Mitch Greenlick Merwyn R. "Mitch" Greenlick (1935–2020), Oregon Democratic state representative known for health-policy work who served House District 33 from 2003 until his death in 2020.

Mitchell Feigenbaum: Pioneer of Chaos Theory and Universality Mitchell Feigenbaum Mitchell Feigenbaum (1944–2019) was an American mathematical physicist known for discovering the Feigenbaum constants and for establishing universality in the period‑doubling route…

Mitchell Flint (1923–2017) Mitchell Flint American naval aviator who flew in World War II and as a volunteer in Israel's 1948 War of Independence; later worked as a lawyer in California.

Mitchell Hooks (American illustrator and commercial artist) Mitchell Hooks Mitchell Hooks (1923–2013) was an American commercial illustrator known for paperback covers, magazine work and film posters including posters for Dr. No, The Sand Pebbles and El D…

Mitchell Langerak — Australian football goalkeeper Mitchell Langerak Mitchell Langerak (born 22 August 1988) is an Australian professional goalkeeper who has played in the Bundesliga for clubs including VfB Stuttgart and represented the Australia na…

Mitsugu Nomura (born 1956) — Japanese footballer Mitsugu Nomura Mitsugu Nomura (born 21 November 1956) is a former Japanese footballer who represented the Japan national team. This entry summarizes his known biography, era context and legacy.

Mitsuharu Misawa: Japanese professional wrestler and promoter Mitsuharu Misawa Mitsuharu Misawa (1962–2009) was a central figure in Japanese professional wrestling—five-time Triple Crown champion, founder of Pro Wrestling NOAH, and author of many highly rated…

Mitsuhide Hirasawa — Japanese wrestler known as Captain New Japan Mitsuhide Hirasawa Profile of Mitsuhide Hirasawa, a Japanese professional wrestler best known as the masked character Captain New Japan and his unmasked work as Hideo Saito in New Japan Pro Wrestling…

Mitsuhiro Kawamoto Mitsuhiro Kawamoto (born June 12, 1971) is a former Japanese football player. This article summarizes his background, the era in which he played, and how to locate more information…

Mitsuhisa Taguchi — Japanese football goalkeeper (1955–2019) Mitsuhisa Taguchi Mitsuhisa Taguchi was a prominent Japanese goalkeeper who spent his career with Mitsubishi Motors and represented the Japan national team. He later worked as a coach and remained i…

Mitsunori Fujiguchi (born 1949) — Japanese footballer Mitsunori Fujiguchi Mitsunori Fujiguchi (born August 17, 1949) is a former Japanese footballer who played for the Japan national team. Article summarizes available biographical context, career backgro…

Mitsunori Yoshida — Japanese footballer and coach Mitsunori Yoshida Mitsunori Yoshida (born March 8, 1962) is a former Japanese footballer who played mainly as a midfielder, represented the Japan national team, and later contributed to coaching and…

Mitsuo Itoh: Japanese Grand Prix motorcycle racer and Isle of Man TT winner Mitsuo Itoh Japanese Grand Prix motorcycle racer (1961–1967). Suzuki factory rider with two Grand Prix wins, including the 1963 50cc Ultra-Lightweight Isle of Man TT. Born 1937, died 2019.

Mitsuo Kamata — Japanese footballer and national team representative Mitsuo Kamata Mitsuo Kamata (born 16 December 1937) is a retired Japanese footballer who represented the Japan national team and played domestically during the mid-20th century.

Mitsuo Kato — Japanese footballer and national team player Mitsuo Kato Mitsuo Kato (加藤 光雄, b. 1953) is a former Japanese footballer who represented Japan internationally. This article summarizes his background, era, role in domestic football and his p…

Mitsuo Matayoshi — Japanese political activist and self-proclaimed Jesus Mitsuo Matayoshi Overview of Mitsuo Matayoshi (1944–2018), a Japanese political activist who founded the World Economic Community Party and campaigned repeatedly while claiming to be a divine figur…

Mitsuo Ogasawara Mitsuo Ogasawara (b. 1979) is a retired Japanese professional footballer, a longtime midfielder and leader for Kashima Antlers who also represented the Japan national team.

Mitsuo Watanabe (born 1953) — Japanese football player Mitsuo Watanabe Brief encyclopedic profile of Mitsuo Watanabe, a Japanese footballer born in 1953 who played domestically and represented the Japan national team, with context on era and legacy.

Mitsuru Komaeda — Japanese football player and manager Mitsuru Komaeda Mitsuru Komaeda (古前田 充, b. 14 April 1950) is a former Japanese footballer and manager who represented the Japan national team and later worked in coaching and club management.

Mitsuru Nagata Mitsuru Nagata (born April 6, 1983) is a Japanese former professional footballer who played as a defender in the J.League and represented the Japan national team.

Mitsutoshi Tsushima Mitsutoshi Tsushima (津島 三敏, b. July 30, 1974) is a former Japanese football player. This article summarizes available facts, historical context, and common career paths for players…

Mitzi Shore — Founder of The Comedy Store and Influential Comedy Promoter Mitzi Shore Mitzi Shore (1930–2018) founded and ran The Comedy Store in Los Angeles, shaping stand-up comedy careers, creating opportunities for women performers, and influencing the modern co…

Miúcha: Brazilian singer and interpreter of bossa nova and MPB Miúcha Overview of Miúcha (Heloísa Maria Buarque de Hollanda), her life, musical career, collaborations with Tom Jobim and Vinicius de Moraes, style, and legacy.

Miyako Sumiyoshi — Japanese sprint speed skater (1987–2018) Miyako Sumiyoshi Profile of Miyako Sumiyoshi, a Japanese sprint specialist who competed at World Sprint Championships and the 2014 Sochi Olympics; summarises career, results and legacy after her de…

Miyamoto Musashi: Japanese swordsman, strategist and author Miyamoto Musashi Miyamoto Musashi (c.1584–1645) was a famed Japanese swordsman and rōnin, founder of Niten Ichi-ryū, author of The Book of Five Rings, and a prolific artist whose life influenced ma…

Kenji Miyazawa: Japanese poet and author of children's tales Miyazawa Kenji Kenji Miyazawa (1896–1933) was a Japanese poet and writer whose fables and lyrical works, including Night on the Galactic Railroad, blend nature, faith, and imagination.

Miyuki Komatsu — Japanese actress (小松みゆき / 小松美幸) Miyuki Komatsu Biography and career overview of Miyuki Komatsu (born June 5, 1971), a Japanese actress known for work across film, television, stage and commercials, credited under two kanji vari…

Mizuho Sakaguchi — Japanese football midfielder and national team player Mizuho Sakaguchi Profile of Mizuho Sakaguchi (born 15 Oct 1987), a Japanese midfielder noted for technical skill, leadership and service with domestic clubs and appearances for the Japan women's na…

Mo Collins (American football) Damon “Mo” Collins (1976–2014) was an American college and NFL offensive lineman who starred at the University of Florida and spent six seasons with the Oakland Raiders.