Leading Figures in History

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

62247 persons found

Laura Branigan

b. 1952

American singer (1952–2004)

Laura Bruce

b. 1959

American artist

Laura Bush

b. 1946

First Lady of the United States from 2001 to 2009

Laura Cardoso

b. 1927

Brazilian actress (1927–2026)

Laura Claycomb

b. 1968

American opera singer (born 1968)

Laura Cornelius Kellogg

b. 1880

Oneida leader, author, orator, activist and visionary

Laura Cox (judge)

b. 1951

English judge

Laura Dahlmeier

German biathlete (1993–2025)

Laura Davies

b. 1963

English professional golfer (born 1963)

Laura Dekker

b. 1995

Dutch solo sailor

Laura Dre

b. 1982

German-Filipina singer producer

Laura Esquivel

b. 1950

Mexican writer and politician

Laura Flessel-Colovic

b. 1971

French politician and fencer

Laura Geitz

b. 1987

Australian netball player

Laura Georges

b. 1984

French footballer (born 1984)

Laura Gilpin

b. 1891

American fine art photographer (1891–1979)

Laura Guidiccioni

b. 1550

Italian noblewoman and poet (1550 – c. 1597/9)

Laura Harvey

b. 1985

English football manager (born 1980)

Laura Hillenbrand

b. 1967

American writer (born 1967)

Laura Ikauniece

b. 1992

Latvian heptathlete

Laura Imbruglia

b. 1983

Australian singer (born 1983)

Laura Ingraham

b. 1963

American radio and television host (born 1963)

Laura Innes

b. 1957

American actress and television director

Laura Jane Grace

b. 1980

American punk rock singer (born 1980)