Leading Figures in History

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

58072 persons found

Albert IV of Austria

Duke of Austria from 1395 to 1404

Albert J. Beveridge

b. 1862

American historian and politician (1862–1927)

Albert Jacquard

French biologist (1925–2013)

Albert Jay Nock

b. 1870

American writer, social theorist, and critic (1870–1945)

Albert Jean Amateau

b. 1889

Turkish rabbi, businessman, lawyer, and social activist (1889–1996)

Albert Kesselring

German military officer (1885–1960)

Albert Ketèlbey

b. 1875

English composer and pianist (1875–1959)

Albert King

b. 1923

American blues musician (1923–1992)

Albert Kivikas

Estonian writer and journalist

Albert Kotin

b. 1907

American painter (1907–1980)

Albert Lamorisse

French filmmaker, film producer, and writer (1922–1970)

Albert Lance

b. 1925

French opera singer

Albert Lebrun

b. 1871

President of France from 1932 to 1940

Albert Leduc

Canadian ice hockey player

Albert Lee Ueltschi

American aviator (1917–2012)

Albert Lortzing

b. 1801

German opera composer (1801–1851)

Albert Luthuli

South African politician (c. 1898–1967)

Albert M. Greenfield

b. 1887

American businessman

Albert Mandler

Israeli general (1929–1973)

Albert Mangelsdorff

German jazz trombonist

Albert Marque

b. 1872

French sculptor

Albert Marre

American stage director, choreographer and theatrical producer

Albert Murray (writer)

American writer

Albert Namatjira

b. 1902

Australian painter (1902–1959)