Leading Figures in History

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

62247 persons found

Dave Specter

b. 1963

American jazz and blues guitarist (born 1963)

Dave Stead

b. 1966

British drummer (born 1966)

Dave Stevens

b. 1955

American illustrator (1955–2008)

Dave Stewart (Eurythmics)

b. 1952

English musician, songwriter and record producer (born 1952)

Dave Stieb

b. 1957

American baseball player (born 1957)

Dave Stockton

b. 1941

American professional golfer (born 1941)

Dave Strader

American sportscaster (1955–2017)

Dave Thomas (actor)

b. 1949

Canadian actor and comedian (born 1949)

Dave Thomas (businessman)

b. 1932

Founder of Wendy's (1932–2002)

Dave Thomas (golfer)

Welsh professional golfer (1934–2013)

Dave Tippett

b. 1961

Canadian ice hockey player and coach

Dave Treen

b. 1928

American politician (1928–2009)

Dave Trembley

b. 1951

American baseball coach and manager (born 1951)

Dave Valentin

b. 1952

American Latin jazz flautist (1952–2017)

Dave Van Ronk

b. 1936

American folk musician (1936–2002)

Dave Wang

b. 1962

Hong Kong-Taiwanese singer-songwriter

Dave Webster

b. 1937

American football player (1937–2006)

Dave Weill

b. 1941

American former athlete (born 1941)

Dave Winfield

b. 1951

American baseball player (born 1951)

Dave Zastudil

b. 1978

American football player (born 1978)

Davey Allison

American racing driver (1961–1993)

Davey Boy Smith

English professional wrestler (1962–2002)

Davey Boy Smith Jr.

b. 1985

Canadian professional wrestler (born 1985)

Davey Browne

Australian boxer