Leading Figures in History

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

62247 persons found

Louis Bertrand (saint)

Spanish Dominican missionary

Louis Bertrand Castel

b. 1688

Mathematician, philosopher (1688–1757)

Louis Blériot

b. 1872

French aviator, inventor and engineer

Louis Bonaparte

b. 1778

King of Holland from 1806 to 1810

Louis Bourdaloue

French Jesuit and preacher (1632–1704)

Louis Bouveault

French chemist

Louis Brandeis

US Supreme Court justice from 1916 to 1939 (1856–1941)

Louis C. Wyman

American politician (1917–2002)

Louis C.K.

b. 1967

American comedian, actor and filmmaker (born 1967)

Louis Calhern

American actor (1895–1956)

Louis Charles, Count of Beaujolais

b. 1779

French royal; son of Louis Philippe II, Duke of Orléans (1779-1808)

Louis Chevrolet

American racing driver (1878–1941)

Louis Chiron

Monégasque racing driver (1899–1979)

Louis Coatalen

Louis Couperus

b. 1863

Dutch novelist and poet (1863 – 1923)

Louis Daguerre

French scientist, artist and photographer (1787–1851)

Louis Daquin

b. 1908

French film director

Louis de Brézé

French noble (c.1460–1531)

Louis de Broglie

b. 1892

French physicist (1892–1987)

Louis de Buade de Frontenac

b. 1622

French soldier and governor (1622–1698)

Louis de Cazenave

b. 1897

French pacifist (1897–2008)

Louis de Freycinet

French Navy officer (1779–1841)

Louis de Funès

b. 1914

French actor and comedian (1914–1983)

Louis de Montfort

French religious priest and saint