Leading Figures in History

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

62247 persons found

Lit (band)

b. 1969

American rock band

Lito Lapid

b. 1955

Senator of the Philippines since 2019 and actor (born 1955)

Little Eva

b. 1943

American singer (1943–2003)

Little Milton

b. 1934

American blues singer and guitarist (1934–2005)

Little Richard

American musician and songwriter (1932–2020)

Little Saint Hugh of Lincoln

Child murder victim (1246–1255)

Little Walter

b. 1930

American blues harmonica player (1930–1968)

Little Willie John

b. 1937

American R&B singer (1937–1968)

Little Willie Littlefield

b. 1931

American pianist and singer (1931–2013)

Liu Bei

Emperor of Shu Han from 221 to 223

Liu Bowen

Chinese philosopher and politician (1311–1375)

Liu Chunyan

b. 1966

Chinese host and actress

Liu Cong (Han-Zhao)

Emperor of Han-Zhao

Liu Fuzhi

Chinese politician (1917–2013)

Liu Hua (Wang Yanjun's wife)

Liu Jianfeng (Tang dynasty)

Chinese military general and politician

Liu Shaoqi

President of China from 1959 to 1968

Liu Sheng (Southern Han)

Emperor of Southern Han from 943 to 958

Liu Shiying (athlete)

b. 1993

Chinese javelin thrower (born 1993)

Liu Xiang (hurdler)

b. 1983

Chinese hurdler (born 1983)

Liu Xiaobo

Chinese human rights activist (1955–2017)

Liu Xijun

b. 1988

Chinese pop singer (born 1988)

Liu Yan (emperor)

Emperor of Southern Han from 917 to 942

Liu Yang (taikonaut)

b. 1978

Chinese taikonaut (born 1978)