Leading Figures in History

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

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Carol Anne O'Marie

American writer

Carol Arthur

b. 1935

American actress (1935–2020)

Carol Barnes

b. 1944

British newsreader

Carol Benesch

Silesian architect

Carol Bruce

American actress and singer (1919–2007)

Carol Burnett

b. 1933

American comedian and actress (born 1933)

Carol Chomsky

b. 1930

American linguist and education specialist (1930–2008)

Carol Decker

b. 1957

British singer (born 1957)

Carol Doda

American dancer (1937–2015)

Carol Fenner

b. 1929

American children's writer

Carol Fran

b. 1933

American blues singer, pianist, and songwriter (1933–2021)

Carol I of Romania

b. 1839

Monarch of Romania from 1866 to 1914

Carol II of Romania

b. 1893

King of Romania from 1930 to 1940

Carol Kane

b. 1952

American actress (born 1952)

Carol Karp

b. 1926

American mathematician (1926–1972)

Carol Kendall (writer)

b. 1917

American writer

Carol Kirkwood

b. 1962

Scottish weather presenter (born 1962)

Carol Lawrence

b. 1932

American actress, singer, and dancer (b. 1932)

Carol Leifer

b. 1956

American comedian

Carol Lynn Pearson

b. 1939

American Mormon writer (1939–2026)

Carol MacReady

b. 1952

English actress

Carol Moseley Braun

b. 1947

American politician and lawyer (born 1947)

Carol Reed

English film director (1906–1976)

Carol Ryrie Brink

American novelist (1895-1981)