Leading Figures in History

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

62247 persons found

Piotr Pustelnik

b. 1951

Polish alpine and high-altitude climber

Piotr Skarga

Polish Jesuit and writer (1536–1612)

Piotr Wiwczarek

b. 1965

Polish musician (born 1965)

Piper Kerman

b. 1969

American author (born 1969)

Piper Perabo

b. 1976

American actress (born 1976)

Piper Rockelle

b. 2007

American content creator and model (born 2007)

Pippa Middleton

b. 1983

British socialite and author (born 1983)

Pippo Baudo

b. 1936

Italian television presenter (1936–2025)

Piri Weepu

b. 1983

NZ international rugby union player

Pirkka-Pekka Petelius

b. 1953

Finland comedian

Pirmin

Pita Amor

Mexican poet (1918–2000)

Pius Langa

South African lawyer and judge (1939–2013)

Pius Njawé

Pixie Geldof

b. 1990

English model and singer

Piyasvasti Amranand

b. 1953

Thai politician

Piyush Goyal

b. 1964

Indian politician (born 1964)

Pizzi (Portuguese footballer)

b. 1989

Portuguese footballer (born 1989)

Pınar Selek

b. 1971

Turkish sociologist, feminist, writer

PJ Dozier

b. 1996

American basketball player (born 1996)

PJ Harvey

b. 1969

English musician (born 1969)

PJ Manney

b. 1964

American novelist

PJ Torokvei

Canadian actress

Plácido Polanco

b. 1975

Dominican-American baseball player (born 1975)