Leading Figures in History

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

62247 persons found

László Moholy-Nagy

b. 1895

Hungarian painter and photographer (1895-1946)

László Németh

b. 1901

Hungarian writer

László Papp

Hungarian boxer

László Paskai

Hungarian cardinal

László Szlávics Jr.

b. 1959

Hungarian artist and sculptor (born 1959)

László Tábori

b. 1931

American middle and long-distance runner

Lata Mangeshkar

b. 1929

Indian singer (1929–2022)

Lateef Jakande

b. 1929

Nigerian journalist and politician (1929–2021)

Latimore (musician)

b. 1939

American blues and R&B singer and songwriter (1939–2026)

LaToya Sanders

b. 1986

American-Turkish basketball player (born 1986)

Latrell Mitchell

b. 1997

Australian international rugby league footballer (born 1997)

Latrell Sprewell

b. 1970

American basketball player (born 1970)

Latvian Figure Skating Championships

b. 1984

Annual figure skating competition

Laufey (singer)

b. 1999

Icelandic singer (born 1999)

Laughlin Ó Cellaigh

Launceston Elliot

b. 1874

Scottish weightlifter

Laura Amy Schlitz

b. 1955

American children's author (born 1955)

Laura Ashley

b. 1925

Welsh fashion designer and businesswoman (1925–1985)

Laura Askew Haygood

b. 1845

American educator & missionary (1845–1900)

Laura Bailey

b. 1981

American voice actress (born 1981)

Laura Bassi

b. 1711

Italian physicist and academic (1711–1778)

Laura Benanti

b. 1979

American actress and singer (born 1979)

Laura Bennett

b. 1963

American architect and fashion designer

Laura Betti

b. 1934

Italian actress (1934–2004)