Leading Figures in History

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

62247 persons found

David Ortega (swimmer)

b. 1979

Spanish swimmer (born 1979)

David Ospina

b. 1988

Colombian footballer (born 1988)

David Owen

b. 1938

British politician (born 1938)

David P. Sartor

b. 1956

American classical composer

David Pack

b. 1952

American musician and singer (born 1952)

David Packard

b. 1912

American electrical engineer (1912–1996)

David Paetkau

b. 1978

Canadian actor

David Paich

b. 1954

American musician (born 1954)

David Parland

b. 1970

Swedish guitarist (1970–2013)

David Pastrňák

b. 1996

Czech ice hockey player (born 1996)

David Paterson

b. 1954

Governor of New York from 2008 to 2010

David Paton

b. 1949

Scottish bassist, guitarist and singer (born 1949)

David Paymer

b. 1954

American actor and director (born 1954)

David Peachey

b. 1974

Australia international rugby league footballer

David Peakall

David Pegg

b. 1935

English footballer (1935–1958)

David Penna

b. 1972

Australian rugby league footballer & coach

David Penry-Davey

b. 1942

David Peralta

b. 1987

Venezuelan baseball player (born 1987)

David Perron

b. 1988

Canadian ice hockey player (born 1988)

David Petraeus

b. 1952

American U.S. Army general (born 1952)

David Phelps (baseball)

b. 1986

American baseball player (born 1986)

David Pizarro

b. 1979

Chilean footballer (born 1979)

David Platt

b. 1966

English footballer and manager (born 1966)