Biographies of Important Ancient People - Famous People

Here are my selections for the most important names in ancient history. This list excludes people whose existence is disputed by most classical scholars.

Ashoka was an important Buddhist king in India in the 3rd century B.C.

Important ancient Greeks who made significant contributions to science.

An index of occupations of famous or important people in ancient history who are listed on this site. Occupation should be thought of loosely as what the individuals, human, legendary, or divine, spent their time on.

Chronological list of the ancient Greek writers, with dates, when known.