30 FAMOUS SPEAKERS OF TODAY AND HISTORY - ARTE - 2025

Today I come with a list of the 30 most famous speakers, 15 historical and another 15 current; from Pericles to Barack Obama. All of them great influencers of the masses for their ability to transmit ideas and awaken emotions.

A public speaker is a person who speaks in public, using language eloquently to convey ideas and knowledge. Throughout history we have met many great speakers. All of them, thanks to their impressive qualities of speech and, through speech, have influenced not only the masses, but history.

There are many more, but obviously not all fit. In this case, I would love to know what great speakers in history you think would deserve to belong to this list and, if it is up to it, I will be delighted to include it.

Historical

Pericles

Considered one of the best orators in history, Pericles was an Athenian politician and strategist of the 5th century BC. C. He was known as "the Olympian" due to his imposing and deep voice.

The century in which he ruled was defined as the "Century of Pericles" due to the development of Athens, both economically, culturally and arms.

Winston churchill

British Prime Minister belonging to the first half of the 20th century. Considered one of the greatest leaders in wartime. In his career, his positions as a journalist or officer of the British Army stand out.

Among his decorations we find the Nobel Prize for Literature and the recognition of Honorary Citizen of the United States of America.

Aristotle

Greek philosopher belonging to ancient Greece. He is known as the father of logic and biology.

Aristotle was a disciple of Plato, and his contributions to the Academy of Athens and the Lyceum of Athens were famous for their great reasoning and rhetorical ability.

Alexander the Great

King of Macedonia from 336 a. C. to 323 a. C. who led the conquest of Asia. As a leader and political strategist, he would promote the expansion of the Greeks over large areas of the Arabian peninsula.

He would die in strange circumstances at a young age after conquering Babylon.

Saint Thomas of Aquino

Catholic philosopher who devoted much of his life to religious teaching. It was precisely thanks to such teachings that they have established him as one of the great philosophers of history.

Due to his multiple religious theories and his strong influence, he obtained the title of Saint on the one hand and Doctor of the Catholic Church, on the other.

Girolamo Savonarola

Dominican preacher in times of Pope Alexander VI. He was famous for his multitudinous sermons inside the Florence Cathedral.

He was able to make the Florentine population aware by explaining that evil resided in the Papacy. Likewise, he would start the famous "bonfire of the vanities", preaching against material goods.

Its end? The Pope himself would end up being condemned to the stake by mandate.

Ernesto "Che" Guevara

Cuban politician and military. El "Che" was the main leader of the Cuban Revolution of the 20th century. He was able to convince large crowds belonging to the Latin American Third World to act through armed struggle.

To this day, his figure is present as an icon of the revolution against social injustices.

Martin Luther King

Tireless fighter for civil rights on the part of African-Americans. He dedicated his life to religious preaching and activism. It was precisely the latter that would serve him to receive the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964.

His power of conviction and persuasion was such that in 1963 he gathered more than 250,000 people in front of the Washington capitol.

Julius Caesar

One of the greatest historical figures that have ever existed. He was a born governor and leader, loved and loved in equal measure.

It was precisely his detractors who conspired against the governor, ending his life in the Senate and what led to a civil war.

Two of his greatest qualities were writing, and of course, the art of rhetoric. Some of his famous phrases are the well-known "Alea iacta est" or "Veni, vidi, vinci"

John Fitzgerald Kennedy

Thirty-fifth President of the United States of America for the Democratic Party. He was considered one of the politicians who had aroused the greatest hopes in Americans thanks to his words.

His life ended on November 22, 1963, when he was assassinated in a parade in Texas.

To this day, the country still considers him one of the best presidents in its history.

Abraham Lincoln

Sixteenth President of the United States of America by the Republican Party. Known for his tireless fight for the abolition of slavery. Even so, another of his best known facets focused on public speaking. His speeches would go down in history like the Gettysburg one.

Finally, he would end up assassinated in 1865.

Steve Jobs

Steve Jobs is the creator of the well-known technology brand Apple, which he founded in 1976 with his friend Steve Wozniak.

Famous for his tireless entrepreneurial spirit, Steve marked a turning point in the multimedia revolution with his advancements in personal computers and music players.

Nelson Mandela

Nelson Mandela

Nelson Mandela was the President of South Africa from 1994 to 1999. After being the first black president elected by universal suffrage, he dedicated himself to fighting apartheid.

He spent 27 years in prison on charges of conspiracy against the government. Despite this, he understood that the way to combat poverty and social inequality should be through understanding and communication, not through violence and hatred.

Adolf hitler

German dictator who came to power through the National Socialist German Workers' Party and who unleashed World War II, which he would end up losing and causing his suicide.

His campaign led him to establish himself as a master of communication and persuasion. His speeches were full of strength and conviction. He is considered a negative charismatic leader.

Mahatma Gandhi

Gandhi has been one of the most influential figures in history. He fought throughout his life against the British colonialist power in India.

He would deliver one of the most famous speeches in history in Quit on August 8, 1942. His message stood out for being always pacifist under the precepts of non-violence.

Current

Barack Obama

President of the United States of America for two terms. He is the first African-American president in the history of the United States.

Winner of the Nobel Peace Prize, among other reasons, for his emotional and charismatic speeches

Tony robbins

Tony Robbins is a world-renowned speaker, self-help and personal motivation specialist. The Accenture Institute for Strategic Change ranked it among the "Top 50 Business Intellectuals in the World," and it has been ranked by Harvard among the "Top 200 Business Gurus."

Throughout his career he has appeared in numerous renowned media such as Fox News, CNN or NBC News. He has advised personalities such as Nelson Mandela or Donald Trump and has worked in companies such as IBM or Kodak.

Robin S. Sharma

Author of several Best Sellers on leadership and personal development. This Canadian has a law degree from Dalhousia University. He is also the CEO of Sharma Leadership International Inc., a global leadership and training firm.

To this day, he travels as a lecturer in many countries.

Antonio Fabregat

Despite his youth, he is considered one of the best Spanish-speaking speakers thanks to his victory in the World University Debate Championship in Spanish held in Bogotá in 2015.

He is currently studying Law and Business Administration at the Universidad Pontificia de Comillas (ICADE).

Nick vujicic

Nick is a motivational speaker who travels the world recounting his experience: getting ahead and leading a normal life despite being born without limbs.

He is also a director of Life Without Limbs, an organization for people with physical disabilities and has written 4 books.

Christopher Gardner

This speaker stands out for his motivational and philanthropic talks. He became bankrupt, but with effort and perseverance he was able to achieve one of his dreams: to be an American stockbroker.

Christopher is the figure on which the movie "In Pursuit of Happiness" starring Will Smith is based.

Robert Kiyosaki

An American of Japanese descent, Robert Kiyosaki is a well-known entrepreneur and motivational speaker.

He is the founder of Cashflow Technologies and has written a total of 15 books, being an expert in financial and entrepreneurial topics.

Ken blanchard

The author of one of the world's largest best sellers, The One Minute Manager, he has sold more than 13 million copies worldwide. His specialty is management, which has led him to hold conferences in different parts of the world.

He is a co-founder of Lead Like Jesus Ministries, a non-profit organization that is based on inspiring and preparing labor leaders.

Jordan Belfort

Old stockbroker. Jordan Belfort stands out for his questioned professional career, accused of manipulation of the stock market and money laundering among many other crimes.

He managed to achieve one of the largest fortunes in the United States, but the multiple complaints received and accusations ended up unraveling it.

He currently spends three weeks out of every month giving talks about his previous life, and how to become successful in it.

Simon Sinek

Famous British speaker who gives leadership talks. It also deals with topics such as military innovation. He is known for popularizing concepts such as the "golden circle" or "start with why."

In 2010 he joined RAND Corporation as a member of the Staff, the American think tank of the Armed Forces of the United States of America.

Robert Brian Dilts

Robert is a neuro-linguistic programming professional, focused on the human behavior model.

He has numerous studies to his credit that he puts into practice in the different conferences he conducts around the globe.

Tony alessandra

An American writer and speaker with a total of 27 published books, he is known for being one of the most electrifying speakers in America.

He is currently part of the National Association of Speakers of the United States, being the member with the highest distinction within this.

Jessica Cox

World's first licensed pilot and first armless black belt.

Her limitations have led her to give talks on motivation and positivism internationally.

Susan lynn

Susan is an American personality who works as a television host, financial advisor, and speaker.

She is known for her communicative side, thanks to which she has won a Gracie Award for the La Suze Orman Show on CNBC.

Jack Canfield

American author and motivational speaker who teaches seminars. He focuses on business aspects, where he has already published more than 250 books, highlighting How to Get From Where You Are to Where You Want to Be.