Leading Figures in History

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

39103 persons found

Alan Sillitoe

English writer (1928–2010)

Alan Thorne

Alan Titchmarsh

b. 1949

British gardener, broadcaster, and writer (born 1949)

Alan Turing

English computer scientist (1912–1954)

Alan Turner (cricketer)

b. 1950

Australian cricketer

Alan Waddell

b. 1914

Australian writer

Alan Walker

b. 1997

Norwegian DJ and music producer (born 1997)

Alan Ward (cricketer)

b. 1947

English cricketer (1947–2026)

Alan Whicker

British journalist and broadcaster (1921–2013)

Alan White (Yes drummer)

English rock drummer (1949–2022)

Alan Wilder

b. 1959

English musician and composer (born 1959)

Alan Wilson (musician)

b. 1943

American blues rock musician (1943–1970)

Alan Young

British actor (1919–2016)

Alanas Chošnau

b. 1974

Musical artist

Alanis Morissette

b. 1974

Canadian and American musician (born 1974)

Alanna Goldie

b. 1994

Canadian fencer (born 1994)

Alar Kotli

b. 1904

Estonian architect

Alari Lell

b. 1976

Estonian footballer

Alastair Bruce of Crionaich

b. 1960

British Army officer and historical advisor

Alastair Burnet

b. 1928

British journalist (1928-2012)

Alastair Campbell

b. 1957

British journalist and political adviser (born 1957)

Alastair Donaldson

Scottish multi-instrumentalist (1955–2013)

Alastair Lynch

b. 1968

Australian rules footballer, born 1968

Alastair Sim

Scottish actor (1900–1976)