Leading Figures in History

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

62247 persons found

Netiporn Sanesangkhom

Thai political activist (1995–2024)

Netta Muskett

British novelist

Nettie Palmer

b. 1885

Australian poet, essayist and literary critic

Nettie Stevens

American geneticist (1861–1912)

Nev Schulman

b. 1984

American television host and producer (born 1984)

Neve Campbell

b. 1973

Canadian actress (born 1973)

Neverland Express

b. 1961

Backing band of singer Meat Loaf

Nevill Drury

b. 1947

Australian editor and publisher (1947–2013)

Nevill Mott

British theoretical physicist (1905–1996)

Neville Alexander

South African activist (1936–2012)

Neville Brand

American actor (1920–1992)

Neville Brody

b. 1957

British graphic designer

Neville Chamberlain

Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1937 to 1940

Neville Jeffress

b. 1920

Neville Marriner

English conductor and violinist (1924–2016)

Neville McNamara

b. 1923

Royal Australian Air Force and Australian Defence Force chief

Neville Roach

b. 1978

English footballer (born 1978)

Neville Southall

b. 1958

Welsh footballer (born 1958)

Neville Wran

Australian politician (1926–2014)

Nevin Spence

b. 1990

Rugby player

Nevşehirli Damat Ibrahim Pasha

Grand Vizier of the Ottoman Empire from 1718 to 1730

Newsy Lalonde

b. 1887

Canadian ice hockey and lacrosse player (1887–1970)

Newt Gingrich

b. 1943

American politician (born 1943)

Newton (singer)

b. 1967

UK firefighter turned pop singer