People of the Century

One Century, 100 Remarkable People

TIME has profiled those individuals who — for better or worse — most influenced the last 100 years. They are considered in five fields of endeavor, culminating with Person of the Century: Albert Einstein More »

Person of the Century
Albert Einstein was the pre-eminent scientist in a century dominated by science. Now, when we think of genius, we see his face More »
Leaders & Revolutionaries
People who helped define the century's political and social fabric More »
Artists & Entertainers
Pioneers of human expression who enlightened and enlivened us More »
Builders & Titans
Innovators who changed how the world works More »
Scientists & Thinkers
People who overthrew our inherited ideas about logic, language, learning, mathematics, economics and even space and time More »
Heroes & Icons
People who exemplify courage, selflessness, exuberance, superhuman ability and amazing grace More »
Photos: Mohandas Gandhi: 1869-1948
A photographic tour of the life and times of Mohandas Gandhi More »
Photos: Franklin D. Roosevelt: 1882-1945
A photographic tour of the life and times of Franklin Roosevelt More »
Photos: Albert Einstein: 1879-1955
A photographic tour of the life and times of Albert Einstein More »