Leading Figures in History

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

62247 persons found

Niels, King of Denmark

King of Denmark from 1104 to 1134

Nien Cheng

Chinese author (1915–2009)

Nigel Barker (photographer)

b. 1972

English TV show personality, author, and filmmaker

Nigel Boocock

b. 1937

British motorcycle speedway rider

Nigel Bruce

British actor (1895–1953)

Nigel Calder

British science writer

Nigel Davenport

b. 1928

English actor (1928–2013)

Nigel Dodds

b. 1958

Northern Ireland politician (born 1958)

Nigel Emslie, Lord Emslie

b. 1947

Scottish judge (born 1947)

Nigel Evans

b. 1957

British Conservative politician (born 1957)

Nigel Gresley

b. 1876

British engineer (1876–1941)

Nigel Griggs

b. 1949

British-born bass guitarist

Nigel Hall (sculptor)

b. 1943

British sculptor (born 1943)

Nigel Harrison

b. 1951

English musician

Nigel Lappin

b. 1976

Australian rules footballer, born 1976

Nigel Mansell

b. 1953

British racing driver (born 1953)

Nigel Martyn

b. 1966

English footballer (born 1966)

Nigel Owens

b. 1971

Welsh international rugby union referee

Nigel Patrick

b. 1912

English actor and stage director (1912–1981)

Nigel Pearson

b. 1963

English football manager (born 1963)

Nigel Short

b. 1965

English chess grandmaster (born 1965)

Nigel Terry

b. 1945

English actor (1945–2015)

Nigel Westlake

b. 1958

Australian composer and conductor

Nigel Williams (conservator)

b. 1944

British conservator and expert on the restoration of ceramics and glass (1944–1992)