Leading Figures in History

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

21513 persons found

Little Richard

American musician and songwriter (1932–2020)

Little Walter

b. 1930

American blues harmonica player (1930–1968)

Liu Bei

Emperor of Shu Han from 221 to 223

Liu Bowen

Chinese philosopher and politician (1311–1375)

Liu Hua (Wang Yanjun's wife)

Liu Jianfeng (Tang dynasty)

Chinese military general and politician

Liu Xijun

b. 1988

Chinese pop singer (born 1988)

Liu Yan (emperor)

Emperor of Southern Han from 917 to 942

Liu Zong

Tang Dynasty general and monk (died 821)

Liutold of Eppenstein

Liuvigild

Visigothic king

Liv Morgan

b. 1994

American professional wrestler (born 1994)

Livio Berruti

b. 1939

Italian athlete (born 1939)

Liz Claiborne

American fashion designer (1929–2007)

Liz Jackson

Australian journalist and barrister (1951–2018)

Liz Kendall

b. 1971

British politician (born 1971)

Liz McColgan

b. 1964

Scottish middle-distance athlete (born 1964)

Liz Phair

b. 1967

American singer-songwriter (born 1967)

Liza Weil

b. 1977

American actress (born 1977)

Lizzie Borden

American acquitted murder suspect (1860–1927)

Lizzo

b. 1988

American singer and rapper (born 1988)

Lizzy Caplan

b. 1982

American actress (born 1982)

Lizzy Greene

b. 2003

American actress (born 2003)

Lizzy Mercier Descloux

French singer-songwriter (1956–2004)