Leading Figures in History

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

39106 persons found

Peter Rosei

b. 1946

Austrian literary writer (born 1946)

Peter Rowan

b. 1942

American bluegrass musician (born 1942)

Peter Rufai

Nigerian footballer (1963–2025)

Peter Russell-Clarke

Australian chef, author and illustrator (1935–2025)

Peter S. Beagle

b. 1939

American novelist and screenwriter (born 1939)

Peter Safar

Austrian physician (1924–2003)

Peter Sallis

English actor (1921–2017)

Peter Sarno

b. 1979

Canadian ice hockey player

Peter Schickele

b. 1935

American composer, musical educator and parodist (1935–2024)

Peter Scholl-Latour

German journalist and author

Peter Schreier

b. 1935

German tenor and conductor (1935–2019)

Peter Schulz

b. 1930

German politician

Peter Scott

British ornithologist and conservationist (1909–1989)

Peter Sculthorpe

b. 1929

Australian composer (1929–2014)

Peter Sellers

English actor and comedian (1925–1980)

Peter Serafinowicz

b. 1972

British actor (born 1972)

Peter Shaffer

b. 1926

English playwright and screenwriter (1926–2016)

Peter Singer

b. 1946

Australian moral philosopher (born 1946)

Peter Smith (English cricketer, born 1908)

English cricketer

Peter Sterling (rugby league)

b. 1960

Australian rugby league footballer and broadcaster

Peter Stoner

b. 1888

American mathematician (1888–1980)

Peter Stormare

b. 1953

Swedish actor (born 1953)

Peter Street (carpenter)

b. 1553

English carpenter (c.1553–1609)

Peter Sturholdt

American boxer