Leading Figures in History

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

21513 persons found

Lew Andreas

American football player, coach, and administrator (1895–1983)

Lew Wasserman

American studio executive and talent agent (1913–2002)

Lewis Baker (footballer)

b. 1995

English footballer (born 1995)

Lewis Hancox

b. 1989

English graphic novelist and filmmaker (born 1989)

Lewis Katz

American lawyer

Lewis Moody

b. 1978

British Lions & England international rugby union player (born 1978)

Lewis Namier

b. 1888

British historian (1888–1960)

Lewis Powell (conspirator)

b. 1844

American soldier and conspirator (1844–1865)

Lex Barker

b. 1919

American actor (1919–1973)

Lex Luger

b. 1958

American professional wrestler and football player (born 1958)

Leyla Gencer

Turkish operatic soprano (1928–2008)

Leyla Zana

b. 1961

Kurdish politician (born 1961)

Li Congyi

Li Cunshen

Tang general

Li Cunxu

Emperor of Later Tang from 923 to 926

Li Hong

Chinese crown prince (652–675)

Li Jiji

Later Tang prince

Li Maozhen

Chinese warlord (856-924)

Li Meisu

b. 1959

Chinese shot putter (born 1959)

Li Sizhao

Chinese military general and politician

Li Tie

b. 1977

Chinese footballer (born 1977)

Li Tongjie

Li Xi (Tang dynasty)

Li Xiannian

President of China from 1983 to 1988