Leading Figures in History

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

62247 persons found

Nico Lazaridis

b. 1962

German footballer

Nico M. M. Nibbering

Dutch chemist and mass spectrometrist (1938–2014)

Nico Mattan

b. 1971

Belgian cyclist (born 1971)

Nico Motchebon

b. 1969

German middle-distance runner

Nico Rosberg

b. 1985

German and Finnish racing driver (born 1985)

Nico Vaesen

b. 1969

Belgian footballer

Nico van Kampen

Dutch theoretical physicist (1921–2013)

Nico Williams

b. 2002

Spanish footballer (born 2002)

Nicodemus the Hagiorite

Greek Orthodox ascetic

Nicol David

b. 1983

Malaysian squash player (born 1983)

Nicol Ruprecht

b. 1992

Austrian rhythmic gymnast

Nicol Williamson

b. 1938

British actor (1936–2011)

Nicola Abbagnano

Italian existential philosopher (1901-1990)

Nicola Adams

b. 1982

British boxer (born 1982)

Nicola Benedetti

b. 1987

Scottish violinist (born 1987)

Nicola Bryant

b. 1960

English actress (born 1960)

Nicola Docherty

b. 1992

Scottish footballer (born 1992)

Nicola Francesco Haym

b. 1678

Italian composer

Nicola Griffith

b. 1960

British-American writer (b. 1960)

Nicola Legrottaglie

b. 1976

Italian footballer (born 1976)

Nicola Mazzucato

b. 1975

Italy international rugby union player

Nicola Moscona

Greek-born operatic bass

Nicola Pietrangeli

b. 1933

Italian tennis player (1933–2025)

Nicola Porpora

b. 1686

Italian composer (1686–1768)