Leading Figures in History

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

58072 persons found

Bjørn Dæhlie

b. 1967

Norwegian cross-country skier (born 1967)

Björn Dreyer (footballer, born 1977)

b. 1977

German footballer

Björn Ferry

b. 1978

Swedish biathlete

Bjørn Johansen (musician)

Norwegian jazz musician

Björn Sieber

Austrian alpine skier (1989–2012)

Björn Ulvaeus

b. 1945

Swedish musician (born 1945)

Björn Waldegård

Swedish rally driver (1943–2014)

Bjørn Wirkola

b. 1943

Norwegian ski jumper (born 1943)

Björn Yttling

b. 1977

Swedish musician and producer (born 1974)

Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson

Norwegian writer (1832–1910)

Black (singer)

b. 1962

English singer-songwriter (1962–2016)

Black Hawk (Sauk leader)

Sauk leader and warrior (1760s–1838)

Blackie Lawless

b. 1956

American heavy metal musician (born 1956)

Blain Southern

b. 1960

Art gallery

Blaine Gabbert

b. 1989

American football player (born 1989)

Blair Brown

b. 1946

American actress (born 1946)

Blair Chapman

b. 1956

Canadian ice hockey player (born 1956)

Blair Thornton

b. 1950

Canadian guitarist

Blair Underwood

b. 1964

American actor (born 1964)

Blaise Alexander

American racing driver (1976–2001)

Blaise Cendrars

b. 1887

Swiss-born novelist and poet (1887–1961)

Blaise Nkufo

b. 1975

Swiss footballer (born 1975)

Blaise Pascal

b. 1623

French polymath (1623–1662)

Blake Adams

b. 1975

American professional golfer (born 1975)