Leading Figures in History

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

58072 persons found

Adrianne Frost

b. 1972

American comedian, author, and actress (born 1978)

Adriano (footballer, born 1984)

b. 1984

Brazilian footballer

Adriano Banchieri

b. 1568

Italian composer

Adriano Moreira

b. 1922

Portuguese politician (1922–2022)

Adriano Panatta

b. 1950

Italian tennis player (born 1950)

Adriano Tilgher (politician)

b. 1947

Italian far-right politician (born 1947)

Adrianus de Jong

b. 1882

Dutch fencer (1882–1966)

Adrianus Turnebus

French classical scholar

Adrien Auzout

French astronomer (1622–1691)

Adrien Baillet

b. 1649

French scholar and critic (1649–1706)

Adrien Bart

b. 1991

French canoeist (born 1991)

Adrien de Noailles, 8th Duke of Noailles

French duke

Adrien Maurice de Noailles, 3rd Duke of Noailles

French Royal Army officer (1678–1766)

Adrien-Henri de Jussieu

French botanist

Adrien-Marie Legendre

b. 1752

French mathematician (1752–1833)

Adrienne Bailon-Houghton

b. 1983

American singer, actress, and television personality

Adrienne Barbeau

b. 1945

American actress (born 1945)

Adrienne Camp

b. 1981

South African singer and songwriter

Adrienne Rich

b. 1929

American poet, essayist and feminist (1929–2012)

Adrienne Shelly

b. 1966

American actress and filmmaker (1966–2006)

Adrienne Warren

b. 1987

American actress, singer and dancer (born 1987)

Adwoa Aboah

b. 1992

British fashion model

Adye Douglas

b. 1815

Australian politician (1815–1906)

Aelbert Cuyp

b. 1620

Dutch landscape painter (1620–1691)