Leading Figures in History

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

18354 persons found

Adaldag

German archbishop (died 988)

Adalgar

Archbishop of Bremen from 888 to 909

Adam Boyd

b. 1982

English footballer (born 1982)

Adam Carolla

b. 1964

American comedian (born 1964)

Adam de Brome

Almoner and founder of Oriel College, Oxford

Adam Falckenhagen

b. 1697

German lutenist and composer (1697–1754)

Adam Garcia

b. 1973

Australian actor and tap dancer

Adam Gib

Scottish Presbyterian minister (1714–1788)

Adam Gontier

b. 1978

Canadian singer and guitarist (born 1978)

Adam Green (musician)

b. 1981

American singer-songwriter

Adam Hughes

b. 1967

American comics artist and illustrator (born 1967)

Adam Lallana

b. 1988

English footballer (born 1988)

Adam Lanza

b. 1992

American mass murderer (1992–2012)

Adam Moffat

b. 1986

Scottish footballer (born 1986)

Adam Opel

b. 1837

Founder of Opel and manufacturer of bicycles and sewing machines

Adam Petty

American racing driver (1980–2000)

Adam Raphael

b. 1938

British journalist and author

Adam Rickitt

b. 1978

English actor and singer (born 1978)

Adam Ryczkowski

b. 1997

Polish footballer

Adam Schmitt

b. 1968

American singer

Adam Smith

b. 1723

Scottish economist and philosopher (1723–1790)

Adam Smith (footballer, born 1991)

b. 1991

English footballer

Adam Smith (Washington politician)

b. 1965

American politician (born 1965)

Adam Taggart

b. 1993

Australian soccer player (born 1993)