Leading Figures in History

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

39103 persons found

Alexander H. Bailey

American politician and judge

Alexander Hamilton

American Founding Father (1755–1804)

Alexander Henderson (theologian)

Scottish theologian

Alexander Hleb

b. 1981

Belarusian footballer (born 1981)

Alexander I of Scotland

King of Alba from 1107 to 1124

Alexander I of Serbia

King of Serbia from 1889 to 1903

Alexander II of Russia

b. 1818

Emperor of Russia from 1855 to 1881

Alexander II of Scotland

King of Alba from 1214 to 1249

Alexander Imich

Polish–American scientist (1903–2014)

Alexander Iolas

Greek-American art collector (1908–1987)

Alexander Ivashkin

b. 1948

Russian cellist and academic (1948–2014)

Alexander J. Dallas (statesman)

b. 1759

American politician (1759–1817)

Alexander Jackson Davis

b. 1803

American architect (1803–1892)

Alexander Jagiellon

b. 1461

Grand Duke of Lithuania (1492–1506) and King of Poland (1501–1506)

Alexander Kaufmann

b. 1817

German poet and folklorist

Alexander Kristoff

b. 1987

Norwegian road bicycle racer (born 1987)

Alexander Lebed

b. 1950

Soviet and Russian military officer and politician (1950–2002)

Alexander Loyd

American politician

Alexander Ludwig

b. 1992

Canadian actor (born 1992)

Alexander Luria

b. 1902

Russian neuropsychologist (1902–1977)

Alexander Mackenzie (politician)

Prime Minister of Canada from 1873 to 1878

Alexander Mair

Australian politician

Alexander McCall Smith

b. 1948

Scottish-Zimbabwean writer and academic

Alexander Milne Calder

b. 1846

Scottish-American sculptor (1846–1923)