We only find out about famous people when they get, well, famous… so it’s often surprising to see who they were before the spotlight hit. Here we bring you a collection of youthful photographs, capturing some of the most influential figures of the past century. from revered leaders, to famous dictators, – all before their unique abilities and upbringing made an impact on the world.
Once someone becomes truly famous, they are forever known for the accomplishments that brought them that fame. Here we get a peek into a world free of that pigeon-holed view, and a look at these people in more simple times. The images also let us see how much their appearance changed over the decades. Did the years treat them well or let them down? We’ll let you be the judge.
Che Guevara
Angela Merkel
Kim Jong Il
Joseph Stalin
Fidel Castro
Adolf Hitler
