Leading Figures in History

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

62247 persons found

Louis Rougier

French philosopher (1889–1982)

Louis Rukeyser

American financial journalist (1933–2006)

Louis Rwagasore

Burundian prince and politician (1932–1961)

Louis Saha

b. 1978

French association football player (born 1978)

Louis Silvers

b. 1889

American film composer (1889–1954)

Louis Slotin

Canadian physicist and chemist (1910–1946)

Louis Smith (musician)

b. 1931

American jazz musician

Louis Spohr

German composer, violinist and conductor (1784–1859)

Louis St. Laurent

Prime Minister of Canada from 1948 to 1957

Louis Stokes

American politician (1925–2015)

Louis Sullivan

b. 1856

American architect (1856–1924)

Louis T. Wright

b. 1891

American surgeon and civil rights activist (1891–1952)

Louis Tancred

South African cricketer

Louis Teicher

b. 1924

American pianist

Louis the Blind

Emperor in Italy from 901 to 905

Louis the German

King of East Francia from 843 to 876

Louis the Pious

Emperor of the Carolingian Empire from 813 to 840

Louis the Stammerer

b. 846

King of West Francia from 877 to 879

Louis Theroux

b. 1970

British and American journalist and author (born 1970)

Louis Trousselier

French cyclist

Louis Untermeyer

b. 1885

American poet (1885–1977)

Louis V of Bavaria

Duke of Bavaria from 1347 to 1361

Louis V of France

King of West Francia from 979 to 987

Louis V, Elector Palatine

b. 1478

Elector Palatine from 1508 to 1544