Leading Figures in History

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

39103 persons found

Asger Jorn

Danish painter, sculptor, ceramic artist, and author

Asghar Ali Engineer

Indian activist (1939–2013)

Asher Roth

b. 1985

American rapper (born 1985)

Ashford & Simpson

American songwriting and recording duo

Ashikaga Takauji

Japanese Samurai, Daimyo and Military ruler of Japan from 1338 to 1358

Ashikaga Yoshiakira

b. 1330

Military ruler of Japan from 1358 to 1367

Ashikaga Yoshiharu

Military ruler of Japan from 1521 to 1546

Ashikaga Yoshihisa

Military ruler of Japan from 1465 to 1489

Ashikaga Yoshikatsu

Military ruler of Japan from 1442 to 1443

Ashikaga Yoshikazu

b. 1407

Military ruler of Japan from 1423 to 1425

Ashikaga Yoshimitsu

Military ruler of Japan from 1368 to 1394

Ashikaga Yoshinori

b. 1394

Military ruler of Japan from 1429 to 1441

Ashikaga Yoshitane

Military ruler of Japan (1490–1493, 1508–1521)

Ashikaga Yoshiteru

Japanese Samurai, Daimyo and Military ruler of Japan from 1546 to 1565

Ashish Vidyarthi

b. 1962

Indian actor (born 1965)

Ashleigh Barty

b. 1996

Australian former tennis player (born 1996)

Ashley Alexandra Dupré

b. 1985

American call girl & entertainer (born 1985)

Ashley Bryan

b. 1923

American children's writer and illustrator (1923–2022)

Ashley Crow

b. 1960

American actress

Ashley Harkleroad

b. 1985

American tennis player (born 1985)

Ashley Harrison

b. 1981

Australian rugby league footballer

Ashley Judd

b. 1968

American actress (born 1968)

Ashley Mallett

b. 1945

Australian cricketer (1945–2021)

Ashley Massaro

b. 1979

American professional wrestler (1979–2019)