Leading Figures in History

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

62247 persons found

Diane Parry

b. 2002

French tennis player (born 2002)

Diane Pearson

b. 1931

British novelist and editor

Diane Rehm

b. 1936

American public radio talk show host (born 1936)

Diane Venora

b. 1952

American actress

Diane Warren

b. 1956

American songwriter (born 1956)

Diane Webber

b. 1932

American actress (1932-2008)

Diane Wolkstein

b. 1942

Dianna Agron

b. 1986

American actress and singer (born 1986)

Dianna Melrose

b. 1952

British diplomat

Dianne Doan

b. 1990

Canadian actress (born 1990)

Dianne Feinstein

b. 1933

American politician (1933–2023)

Dianne Fromholtz

b. 1956

Australian tennis player (born 1956)

Dianne Hayter

b. 1949

British politician and member of the House of Lords

Dianne Reeves

b. 1956

American jazz singer (born 1956)

Diante Garrett

b. 1988

American basketball player (born 1988)

Diarmait Mac Murchada

King of Leinster, Ireland (1110 – 1171)

Diarmuid O'Sullivan

b. 1978

Irish hurling coach

Dick Advocaat

b. 1947

Dutch footballer and manager (born 1947)

Dick Ayers

b. 1924

American cartoonist

Dick Balharry

Scottish conservationist, writer, and wildlife photographer (1937–2015)

Dick Barnett

b. 1936

American basketball player (1936–2025)

Dick Bruna

b. 1927

Dutch author and artist (1927–2017)

Dick Burnett (musician)

b. 1883

American folksinger and songwriter (1883–1977)

Dick Button

b. 1929

American figure skater (1929–2025)