Leading Figures in History

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

62245 persons found

Raye

b. 1997

British singer-songwriter (born 1997)

Rayfield Wright

b. 1945

American football player (1945–2022)

Raymond A. Palmer

b. 1910

American editor and novelist (1910–1977)

Raymond A. Spruance

b. 1886

United States admiral (1886–1969)

Raymond Aron

French philosopher, sociologist, journalist and political scientist (1905–1983)

Raymond Bachand

b. 1947

Canadian politician (born 1947)

Raymond Baxter

English television presenter (1922–2006)

Raymond Benson

b. 1955

American writer

Raymond Berthiaume

Musical artist

Raymond Burr

b. 1917

Canadian actor (1917–1993)

Raymond Bussières

French actor (1907–1982)

Raymond Carr

English historian

Raymond Carver

b. 1938

American story writer and poet (1938–1988)

Raymond Chandler

b. 1888

American novelist and screenwriter (1888–1959)

Raymond Chow

Hong Kong film producer

Raymond Chrétien

b. 1942

Canadian diplomat

Raymond Davis Jr.

American scientist (1914–2006)

Raymond Delisle

French cyclist (1943–2013)

Raymond Devos

Belgian comedian

Raymond Dumais

b. 1950

Canadian Roman Catholic bishop (1950-2012)

Raymond Duncan (entrepreneur)

American entrepreneur and vintner (1930–2015)

Raymond Faitala-Mariner

b. 1993

NZ & Samoa international rugby league footballer

Raymond Felton

b. 1984

American basketball player (born 1984)

Raymond Floyd

b. 1942

American professional golfer (born 1942)