Leading Figures in History

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

62243 persons found

Charles Nelson Reilly

American comedian and actor (1931–2007)

Charles Neville, 6th Earl of Westmorland

b. 1542

English nobleman and peer (1542–1601)

Charles Nicolle

b. 1866

French bacteriologist who received the Nobel Prize in Medicine (1866–1936)

Charles Nodier

b. 1780

French author (1780–1844)

Charles Norris (medical examiner)

New York City coroner (1867–1935)

Charles of Artois, Count of Eu

Count of Eu

Charles of Blois-Châtillon

Duke of Brittany from 1341 to 1364; Catholic saint

Charles of Sezze

b. 1613

Christian saint

Charles of Taranto

Eldest son of Philip I, Prince of Taranto

Charles Oliveira

b. 1989

Brazilian mixed martial artist (born 1989)

Charles Orlando, Dauphin of France

b. 1492

French noble

Charles Pasqua

French politician (1927–2015)

Charles Pearson

English lawyer and reformer (1793–1862)

Charles Péguy

French poet, essayist, and editor (1873–1914)

Charles Percier

b. 1764

French architect (1764–1838)

Charles Perrault

French author (1628–1703)

Charles Plumier

b. 1646

French botanist (1646–1704)

Charles Porter (Lord Chancellor of Ireland)

b. 1631

English-born politician and judge

Charles Pozzi

b. 1909

French racing driver (1909–2001)

Charles Pratt, 1st Earl Camden

English lawyer, judge, and politician (1714–1794)

Charles R. Drew

b. 1904

American surgeon and medical researcher (1904–1950)

Charles R. Larson

American United States Navy admiral

Charles Radclyffe

b. 1693

English Catholic nobleman (1693–1746)

Charles Rangel

b. 1930

American politician (1930–2025)