Leading Figures in History

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

21511 persons found

Ealdwulf (archbishop of York)

Archbishop of York from 995 to 1002

Eamon Gilmore

b. 1955

Irish former politician (born 1955)

Earl Anthony

b. 1938

American professional bowler (1938–2001)

Earl Averill

b. 1902

American baseball player (1902–1983)

Earl Averill Jr.

American baseball player (1931–2015)

Earl Blaik

American football player, coach, college athletics administrator and army officer

Earl Bostic

b. 1912

American jazz saxophonist (1913–1965)

Earl Boykins

b. 1976

American basketball player (born 1976)

Earl Hines

American jazz pianist (1903–1983)

Earl King

American blues singer, guitarist, and songwriter (1934–2003)

Earl Manigault

American street basketball player (1944–1998)

Earl Morrall

American football player (1934–2014)

Earl Silverman

Domestic abuse survivor and men's rights advocate

Earl Thomas

b. 1989

American football player (born 1989)

Earl Watson

b. 1979

American basketball coach (born 1979)

Earl Wilson (baseball)

American baseball player (1934–2005)

Earl Woods

Father of American golfer Tiger Woods (1932–2006)

Earle Combs

b. 1899

American baseball player (1899–1976)

Earle Meadows

b. 1913

American pole vaulter (1913–1992)

Earle Nelson

b. 1897

American serial killer (1897–1928)

Eartha Cumings

b. 1999

Scottish footballer

Earthwind Moreland

b. 1977

American football player (born 1977)

Easley Blackwood Jr.

b. 1933

American classical composer (1933–2023)

Eben Sumner Draper

b. 1858

American politician and businessman (1858-1914)