Leading Figures in History

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

58072 persons found

Anne-Marie Javouhey

French Catholic nun and saint (1779–1851)

Anne-Marie Lizin

Belgian politician (1949–2015)

Anne-Sophie Mutter

b. 1963

German violinist (born 1963)

Anne-Sophie Pic

b. 1969

French chef (born 1969)

Anne, Duchess of Exeter

b. 1439

English noblewoman (1439–1476)

Anne, Princess Royal

b. 1950

British princess (born 1950)

Anne, Queen of Great Britain

Queen of Great Britain and Ireland from 1702 to 1714

Annefleur Kalvenhaar

Dutch cyclist and mountain biker (1994–2014)

Annegret Richter

b. 1950

German athlete

Anneka Rice

b. 1958

British television presenter (born 1958)

Anneke Wills

b. 1941

British actress

Annelie Ehrhardt

b. 1950

East German hurdler (1950–2024)

Annelies Bredael

b. 1965

Belgian rower (born 1965)

Anneliese Rothenberger

German operatic soprano

Anneliese van der Pol

b. 1984

Dutch and American actress (born 1984)

Annely Akkermann

b. 1972

Estonian politician

Annely Ojastu

b. 1960

Estonian Paralympic athlete

Annemarie Bostroem

German poet, playwright, and lyricist

Annemarie Schwarzenbach

b. 1908

Swiss writer, journalist and photographer (1908–1942)

Annemarie Verstappen

b. 1965

Dutch swimmer

Annemiek van Vleuten

b. 1982

Dutch cyclist (born 1982)

Annette Bening

b. 1958

American actress (born 1958)

Annette Dytrt

b. 1983

German figure skater

Annette Funicello

b. 1942

American actress and singer (1942–2013)