Leading Figures in History

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

21511 persons found

Dorothy Marie Donnelly

Dorothy McGuire

b. 1916

American actress (1916–2001)

Dorothy P. Lathrop

b. 1891

American writer and illustrator (1891–1980)

Dorothy Parker

American poet, writer, critic (1893–1967)

Dorothy Provine

American singer, dancer, actress (1935–2010)

Dorothy Richardson

b. 1873

British author and journalist (1873–1957)

Dorothy Ruth Pirone

American biographer; daughter of Babe Ruth

Dorothy Shea (librarian)

b. 1941

Australian librarian

Dorothy Shirley

b. 1939

British athlete (born 1939)

Dorothy Straight

b. 1958

American author (born 1958)

Dorothy Sunrise Lorentino

b. 1909

Native American teacher (1909-2005)

Dorothy West

b. 1907

American novelist (1907–1998)

Dorsey Levens

b. 1970

American football player (born 1970)

Dositheus II of Jerusalem

b. 1641

Greek Orthodox theologian (1641–1707)

Douangchay Phichit

Laotian politician

Doug Atkins

b. 1930

American football player (1930–2015)

Doug Bailey

Doug Beasy

b. 1930

Australian rules footballer and coach

Doug Brocail

b. 1967

American baseball player and coach (born 1967)

Doug Christie

b. 1970

American basketball player and coach (born 1970)

Doug Christie (lawyer)

b. 1946

Canadian politician, lawyer, and far-right activist (1946–2013)

Doug Clifford

b. 1945

American musician (born 1945)

Doug Gilmour

b. 1963

Canadian ice hockey player (born 1963)

Doug Hawkins

b. 1960

Australian rules footballer, born 1960