Leading Figures in History

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

62247 persons found

Lyall Watson

South African biologist (1939–2008)

Lyda Borelli

Italian actress (1884–1959)

Lydia Becker

British amateur scientist and suffragist (1827–1890)

Lydia Davis

b. 1947

American writer (born 1947)

Lydia Field Emmet

American artist (1866–1952)

Lydia Ko

b. 1997

New Zealand professional golfer (born 1997)

Lydia Koidula

Estonian poet (1843–1886)

Lydia Litvyak

Soviet flying ace (1921–1943)

Lydia Lunch

b. 1959

American singer (born 1959)

Lydia Maria Child

American abolitionist, author, and activist (1802–1880)

Lydia Shum

b. 1945

Hong Kong comedian and actress (1945–2008)

Lydia Williams

b. 1988

Australian soccer player (born 1988)

Lydia Yu-Jose

Filipino academic

Lyfe Jennings

b. 1978

American singer-songwriter

Lyfing (archbishop of Canterbury)

Archbishop of Canterbury from 1013 to 1020

Lyle Bettger

American actor (1915–2003)

Lyle Lovett

b. 1957

American country singer (born 1957)

Lyle Odelein

b. 1968

Canadian ice hockey player (born 1968)

Lyle Stewart

b. 1951

Canadian politician (1951–2024)

Lyman Bostock

American baseball player (1950–1978)

Lyman Hall

American Founding Father and politician

Lyman S. Ayres II

b. 1908

American businessman (1908–1996)

Lyman Ward (actor)

b. 1941

Canadian actor

Lyncoya Jackson

Creek Indian child adopted by Andrew Jackson