Leading Figures in History

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

39103 persons found

William, Duke of Austria

Duke of Austria from 1386 to 1406

William, Duke of Jülich-Cleves-Berg

b. 1516

Duke of Jülich-Cleves-Berg from 1539 to 1592

William, Margrave of Hachberg-Sausenberg

b. 1406

William, Prince of Orange

Dutch prince (1840–1879)

William, Prince of Wales

b. 1982

Heir apparent to the British throne (born 1982)

Williamina Fleming

b. 1857

Scottish astronomer (1857–1911)

Willian (footballer, born 1988)

b. 1988

Brazilian footballer (born 1988)

Willibald Alexis

b. 1798

German novelist

Willie Anderson (offensive tackle)

b. 1975

American football player (born 1975)

Willie Applegarth

b. 1890

English sprinter (1890–1958)

Willie Colón

b. 1950

American musician (1950–2026)

Willie Crawford

American baseball player (1946–2004)

Willie Davenport

b. 1943

American athlete and bobsledder (1943–2002)

Willie Davis (defensive end)

b. 1934

American football player (1934–2020)

Willie Dixon

b. 1915

American blues musician (1915–1992)

Willie Dunn

Canadian politician, writer, filmmaker, and musician

Willie Geist

b. 1975

American television personality (born 1975)

Willie Green

b. 1981

American basketball player and coach (born 1981)

Willie Hall (drummer)

b. 1950

American drummer (born 1950)

Willie John McBride

b. 1940

Irish rugby union player

Willie Jones (third baseman)

b. 1925

American baseball player (1925–1983)

Willie Lanier

b. 1945

American football player (born 1945)

Willie Macfarlane

b. 1889

Scottish professional golfer (1889–1961)

Willie Maddren

British footballer and manager (1951–2000)