Military leaders, emperors, and rulers who shaped empires and nations
Spread Greek culture (Hellenism) across three continents.
Turned Roman Republic into the Roman Empire.
First Roman Emperor; established the Pax Romana.
Founded the Mongol Empire; connected East and West.
First Emperor of a unified China; began the Great Wall.
Founder of the Persian Empire; early human rights advocate.
First Christian Roman Emperor; founded Constantinople.
Father of Europe; unified Western Europe after Rome's fall.
Sponsored Columbus; unified Spain.
Oversaw England's Golden Age and naval supremacy.
Spread the Napoleonic Code and modern civil law.
Led American Revolution; first U.S. President.
Author of the Declaration of Independence.
Liberated South America from Spanish colonial rule.
Westernized Russia and made it a global power.