Biographies

Moses of Chorene (Movses Khorenatsi), Armenian Historian Moses of Chorene Movses Khorenatsi, traditionally called the 'father of Armenian history', is credited with a three-book History of Armenia in Classical Armenian; its contents and dating remain sub…

Moshe Arens: Israeli engineer, diplomat and long-serving statesman Moshe Arens Moshe Arens (1925–2019) was an Israeli aeronautical engineer, Technion professor, Likud politician, three-time defense minister and ambassador to the United States.

Moshe Gershuni: Israeli Painter and Sculptor (1936–2017) Moshe Gershuni Overview of Moshe Gershuni, an influential Israeli painter and sculptor known for expressionist works addressing memory, Jewish identity and the Holocaust, and for a controversial…

Moshe Sharett: Israeli statesman, diplomat and prime minister Moshe Sharett Profile of Moshe Sharett (1894–1965), Israeli Mapai politician, diplomat, Foreign Minister and Israel's second prime minister; his life, career, approach to diplomacy and legacy.

Mother Angelica — American Catholic nun and founder of EWTN Mother Angelica Mother Angelica (Rita Rizzo) was an American Catholic nun who founded the Eternal Word Television Network and became a major figure in late 20th‑century Catholic media and devotion…

Mother of the Nation: honorific for women seen as founders or symbolic national mothers Mother of the Nation Honorific applied to a woman regarded as a founding figure, independence leader, or nationally venerated female leader. Explains meaning, use, history, cultural role and related di…

Moti Kirschenbaum: Israeli television pioneer and documentarian Moti Kirschenbaum Profile of Moti Kirschenbaum (1939–2015), an Israeli media figure who helped launch Israeli television, edited the flagship news show Mabat and produced influential documentaries a…

Motohiro Yamaguchi — Japanese footballer and manager Motohiro Yamaguchi Motohiro Yamaguchi (born 1969) is a former Japanese footballer who represented the Japan national team and later worked as a manager and coach during the professional era.

Motoki Imagawa Motoki Imagawa (今川 元樹, born 17 May 1980) is a former Japanese football player. This article outlines his background, typical playing profile, career context and significance within…

Motoo Kimura — originator of the neutral theory of molecular evolution Motoo Kimura Japanese population geneticist and theoretical biologist who proposed the neutral theory of molecular evolution and made foundational mathematical contributions to evolutionary gen…

Motto McLean (Emmanuel Hall Roberts McLean) Motto McLean Scottish-born Canadian ice hockey player who competed for teams in the AHL and western pro leagues; later recognized with USA Hockey's Wm. Thayer Tutt Award for service to the spor…

Mountaga Diallo: Senegalese General and Diplomat Mountaga Diallo Overview of Mountaga Diallo (1942–2017), Senegalese army general, UN force commander and long-serving ambassador to Russia, his career, roles, and legacy.

Mountbatten-Windsor Mountbatten-Windsor is the personal surname used by some descendants of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip when a family name is required; it reflects both parental family names…

Mountifort Longfield Conner South Australian politician and mining official of the 1870s, remembered for service in colonial parliament, work on mining administration and for having Mount Conner in the Northe…

Mourad Medelci — Algerian politician and Constitutional Council president Mourad Medelci Algerian statesman (1943–2019), served as Minister of Foreign Affairs (2007–2013) and as President of Algeria's Constitutional Council (2013–2019).

MØ (Karen Marie Ørsted Andersen) — Danish singer-songwriter and musician MØ Overview of MØ, the Danish singer-songwriter born in Odense in 1988, her musical style, career milestones (including No Mythologies to Follow), notable collaborations and discograp…

Mr. Catra (Wagner Domingues Costa) Mr. Catra Brazilian funk carioca singer and actor known for a deep voice, distinctive laugh, candid lyrics about favela life, and a highly publicized personal life. Active from the 1990s unt…

Mr. Niebla — Mexican luchador enmascarado Mr. Niebla Mr. Niebla (1973–2019) was a Mexican masked wrestler in CMLL, known for a comic rudo persona, energetic showmanship and as a founding member of the stable La Peste Negra.

Mr. Pogo (Tetsuo Sekigawa) — Japanese hardcore wrestling pioneer Mr. Pogo Tetsuo Sekigawa (1951–2017), better known as Mr. Pogo, was a Japanese professional wrestler who helped popularize hardcore "death matches" in the 1990s with FMW, W*ING and Big Japa…

Mrinalini Sarabhai: Indian Classical Dancer, Choreographer and Teacher Mrinalini Sarabhai Prominent Indian dancer and teacher, founder of Darpana Academy, known for Bharatanatyam and Kathakali, extensive teaching, choreography, cultural outreach, and a long career blend…

Mrunalini Devi Puar Indian educator and dietitian who served as chancellor of Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda from 1988 until her death in 2015; member of the Gaekwad family of Baroda.

MS Dhoni: Mahendra Singh Dhoni — Indian cricketer, captain and finisher MS Dhoni Comprehensive overview of Mahendra Singh Dhoni: playing style, captaincy, IPL career, records, honours and legacy. Covers major achievements including 2007 T20 and 2011 World Cup s…

Mu Kanazaki Mu Kanazaki (born 16 February 1989) is a Japanese professional footballer. An attacking midfielder/forward, he has played in Japan and overseas and has been capped by the Japan nat…

Mu'izzi: Persian Court Poet and Master of the Qasideh (1048–1125) Mu'izzi Mu'izzi, a leading Persian court poet of the late 11th and early 12th centuries, famed for his panegyric qasidehs and large divan; remembered for his role at the Seljuk courts and…

Muath Al-Kasasbeh Jordanian Royal Air Force pilot (1988–2015) whose capture after an F‑16 crash and subsequent killing by the Islamic State drew widespread condemnation and affected Jordanian policy…

Mubashir Hassan Pakistani socialist politician and technocrat, finance minister under Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto (1971–1974); noted for his role in early Pakistan People's Party politics and long public…

Mufti Mohammad Sayeed (1936–2016) Mufti Mohammad Sayeed Indian politician and founder of the People's Democratic Party; served twice as Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir and played a leading role in regional and national politics.

Muhammad Abdul Wahhab: Pakistani leader of the Tablighi Jamaat (1923–2018) Muhammad Abdul Wahhab Biography and overview of Haji Muhammad Abdul Wahhab, longtime Ameer of the Tablighi Jamaat in Pakistan, his role in the movement, background on Tablighi practices, and his legacy.

Muhammad Akram Khan (1869–1968) Muhammad Akram Khan Muslim scholar and religious-political leader in British India who supported the Pakistan Movement; representative of ulema involvement in nationalist politics during the transitio…

Muhammad Ali Jinnah: Founder of Pakistan and Political Leader Muhammad Ali Jinnah Muhammad Ali Jinnah (1876–1948) was a lawyer and statesman who led the movement for an independent Pakistan and served as its first Governor-General; honored as Quaid-e-Azam and Ba…

Muhammad Azam Shah Muhammad Azam Shah, eldest son of Aurangzeb, was briefly Mughal emperor in 1707. His short reign ended in the succession battle of Jajau, where he and his heir were killed, acceler…

Nawab Muhammad Hayat Khan (1833–1901) — Punjabi Khattar administrator Muhammad Hayat Khan Nawab Muhammad Hayat Khan (1833–1901) was a Muslim administrator from the Khattar community of Wah in northern Punjab who served in various civil capacities under British rule and…

Muhammad ibn Ahmad ibn Gazi — Maghrebi mathematician (c.1437–1513) Muhammad ibn Ahmad ibn Gazi 15th–16th century Maghrebi mathematician noted for composing poetic expositions of mathematical works and employing lattice (gelosia) multiplication; reflects North African mathema…

Muhammad ibn al-Qasim Early 8th-century Arab commander who led the Umayyad expedition into Sindh and the lower Indus, initiating long-term Muslim political presence in South Asia and shaping regional de…

Muhammad Ismail Khan (1886–1958) Muhammad Ismail Khan Nawab Muhammad Ismail Khan (1886–1958) was a senior All India Muslim League leader, an educational administrator at Aligarh Muslim University, and a member of the United Provinces…

Muhammad Khan Junejo Pakistani politician who served as Prime Minister from 1985 to 1988. Appointed under General Zia-ul-Haq, he sought to restore parliamentary rule and civilian authority before being…

Muhammad Mansuruddin Muhammad Mansuruddin (1904–1987) was a Bengali writer, literary critic, lexicographer and folklorist best known for compiling the multi-volume folk anthology Haramoni and preservin…

Muhammad Shah — Sultan of the Sayyid Dynasty (r. 1434–1445) Muhammad Shah (Sayyid dynasty) Muhammad Shah (r. 1434–1445) was the third ruler of the Sayyid dynasty of the Delhi Sultanate. His weak, Delhi-centered reign saw continuing fragmentation of the Sultanate and succ…

Muiris Mac Conghail Irish journalist, broadcaster, writer, poet and filmmaker (1941–2019) known for decades of work in public broadcasting and contributions to Ireland's cultural life.

Muiz ud din Qaiqabad Sultan of the Delhi Sultanate (1287–1290), grandson of Balban; his short, troubled reign weakened the old Mamluk (Slave) elite and ended with the dynasty's replacement by the Khalj…

Mumtaz Mahal (Arjumand Banu Begum) Mumtaz Mahal Arjumand Banu Begum, known as Mumtaz Mahal, was the chief consort of Mughal emperor Shah Jahan; her death inspired the Taj Mahal and she is remembered for her role in court life an…

Mümtaz Soysal — Turkish constitutional scholar, diplomat and human-rights advocate Mümtaz Soysal Osman Mümtaz Soysal (1929–2019) was a Turkish professor of constitutional law, politician, human-rights activist and author who served as foreign minister and helped shape Turkey’s…

Mundell Lowe: American Jazz Guitarist, Composer and Session Musician Mundell Lowe Profile of Mundell Lowe (1922–2017), American jazz guitarist and composer noted for extensive radio, television and film work, studio sessions, collaborations and contributions to…

Raymond "Mundo" Earwood Mundo Earwood Raymond "Mundo" Earwood (1952–2014) was an American country singer-songwriter from Del Rio, Texas, best known for the 1978 Top 20 single "Things I'd Do for You" and his contributio…

Munir Mohamad Mangal Munir Mangal Afghan general Munir Mohamad Mangal (1950–2020) served more than 40 years in senior military and police roles, including commander of the Afghan National Police; retired in 2016 an…

Munmu of Silla (King Munmu the Great) Munmu of Silla Munmu (626–681), 30th king of Silla, completed the unification of southern Korea with Tang aid, defended Silla against Tang control, and is remembered for state-building and his le…

Munshi Premchand — Pioneer of Modern Hindi and Urdu Fiction Munshi Premchand Munshi Premchand (Dhanpat Rai Srivastava, 1880–1936) was a leading Indian writer in Hindi and Urdu whose stories and novels portrayed rural life, social injustice and human dignity…

Muntaka Connmassie Muntaka Connmassie (1946–2017) was a Nigerian jurist who served on the Court of Appeal and as a Justice of the Supreme Court of Nigeria (2008–2016). He was awarded the national hon…