Leading Figures in History

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

62247 persons found

Kees van Baaren

b. 1906

Dutch composer and teacher (1906–1970)

Kees Verkerk

b. 1942

Dutch speed skater

Kehlani

b. 1995

American singer-songwriter (born 1995)

Keigo Abe

b. 1938

Japanese karateka (1938–2019)

Keiichi Suzuki

b. 1951

Musical artist

Keiko Abe

b. 1937

Japanese composer and marimba player

Keiko Agena

b. 1973

American actress (born 1973)

Keiko Awaji

b. 1933

Japanese actress (1933–2014)

Keiko Ihara

b. 1973

Japanese racing driver

Keiko Takeshita

b. 1953

Japanese actress

Keir Dullea

b. 1936

American actor (born 1936)

Keir Gilchrist

b. 1992

Canadian actor (born 1992)

Keir Hardie

b. 1856

Scottish socialist and founder of the British Labour Party (1856–1915)

Keir Starmer

b. 1962

Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 2024 to 2026

Keiren Westwood

b. 1984

English footballer (born 1984)

Keiron Cunningham

b. 1976

Rugby League coach & former GB & Wales international rugby league footballer

Keisuke Honda

b. 1986

Japanese football player and manager (born 1986)

Keisuke Katō

b. 1988

Japanese actor (born 1988)

Keisuke Sohma

b. 1986

Japanese actor (born 1986)

Keith (singer)

b. 1949

American singer (born 1949)

Keith Ahlers

b. 1955

British race car driver

Keith Allen (ice hockey)

b. 1923

Canadian ice hockey player

Keith Andrews (racing driver)

American racing driver (1920–1957)

Keith Arbuthnott, 15th Viscount of Arbuthnott

b. 1897

British Army general (1897–1966)