Leading Figures in History

Discover the people who shaped our world — from rulers and scientists to artists and activists.

39107 persons found

Pat Ingoldsby

b. 1942

Irish poet and television presenter (1942–2025)

Pat Jennings

b. 1945

Northern Irish footballer

Pat MacDonald (musician)

b. 1952

American musician and songwriter (born 1952)

Pat McAfee

b. 1987

American sports analyst and athlete

Pat McDonald (actress)

b. 1921

Former Australian actress (1921–1990)

Pat Metheny

b. 1954

American jazz guitarist and composer (born 1954)

Pat Morita

b. 1932

American actor and comedian (1932–2005)

Pat Nixon

First Lady of the United States from 1969 to 1974

Pat Noonan

b. 1980

American soccer coach & player (born 1980)

Pat O'Connor (wrestler)

New Zealand professional and amateur wrestler

Pat Oliphant

b. 1935

Australian-American political cartoonist (1935–2026)

Pat Paulsen

American comedian and satirist (1927–1997)

Pat Pitney

b. 1965

American university president and sport shooter

Pat Priest (actress)

b. 1936

American actress (b. 1936)

Pat Roach

b. 1937

British professional wrestler and actor (1937–2004)

Pat Roberts

b. 1936

American politician and journalist (born 1936)

Pat Robertson

American media mogul and minister (1930–2023)

Pat Schroeder

b. 1940

American politician (1940–2023)

Pat Sharkey

b. 1953

Northern Irish footballer

Pat Smear

b. 1959

American guitarist (born 1959)

Pat Smullen

b. 1977

Irish jockey (1977–2020)

Pat Stapleton (ice hockey)

b. 1940

Canadian ice hockey player (1940–2020)

Pat Summerall

American football player and sportscaster (1930–2013)

Pat Summitt

b. 1952

American basketball player and coach (1952–2016)