Leading Figures in History

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

39104 persons found

Rose Fyleman

English writer and poet

Rose Hartwick Thorpe

American poet (1850–1939)

Rose Heilbron

b. 1914

British barrister and judge (1914–2005)

Rose Kennedy

b. 1890

American philanthropist, mother of John F. Kennedy (1890-1995)

Rose Lavelle

b. 1995

American soccer player (born 1995)

Rose Maddox

b. 1925

American singer-songwriter

Rose Marie

b. 1923

American actress, singer, and comedian (1923–2017)

Rose Murphy

b. 1913

American jazz pianist and singer

Rose O'Neill

b. 1874

American illustrator (1874–1944)

Rose of Lima

b. 1586

Peruvian saint (1586–1617)

Rose Rand

b. 1903

American philosopher

Rose Tremain

b. 1943

English writer (born 1943)

Roseanna Cunningham

b. 1951

Scottish politician

Rosemary Brown (Canadian politician)

Canadian politician (1930–2003)

Rosemary Clooney

b. 1928

American singer and actress (1928–2002)

Rosemary Cramp

b. 1929

British archaeologist (1929–2023)

Rosemary Dobson

Australian poet, illustrator, editor and anthologist (1920–2012)

Rosemary Murphy

German-American actress (1925–2014)

Rosemary Squire

b. 1956

Theatre producer

Rosetta LeNoire

b. 1911

American actress (1911–2002)

Rosey Brown

American football player (1932–2004)

Rosey Grier

b. 1932

American football player, actor writer (born 1932)

Roshan Mahanama

b. 1966

Sri Lankan cricketer and ICC match referee

Rosie MacLennan

b. 1988

Canadian trampoline gymnast