Leading Figures in History

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

21510 persons found

Nancy Willard

b. 1936

American writer

Nand Kumar Patel

Indian politician

Nandamuri Balakrishna

b. 1960

Indian actor, film producer and politician (born 1960)

Nandan Nilekani

b. 1955

Indian businessman

Nandini Satpathy

b. 1931

Indian politician (1931–2006)

Nandor Fodor

b. 1895

British and American parapsychologist, psychoanalyst, author and journalist

Nano Nagle

Pioneer of Catholic education in Ireland (died 1784)

Nanou ASMR

b. 2007

Belgian ASMR internet personality (born 2007)

Nanyak Dala

b. 1984

Canada international rugby union player

Naohiro Takahara

b. 1979

Japanese footballer & manager (born 1979)

Naoki Hattori

b. 1966

Japanese racing driver (born 1966)

Naoki Tanaka (comedian)

b. 1971

Japanese comedian (born 1971)

Naomi Campbell

b. 1970

British model (born 1970)

Naomi Girma

b. 2000

American soccer player (born 2000)

Naomi Harris

b. 1973

Canadian photographer (born 1973)

Naomi Judd

American country singer, songwriter, and actress (1946–2022)

Naomi Kawase

b. 1969

Japanese filmmaker (born 1969)

Naomi Klein

b. 1970

Canadian author and activist (born 1970)

Naomi Scott

b. 1993

English actress and singer (born 1993)

Naomi Shemer

Israeli musician (1930–2004)

Napole Polutele

b. 1965

French politician

Napoleon

French general and emperor (1769–1821)

Napoléon Coste

b. 1805

French classical guitarist and composer

Napoleon III

b. 1808

Emperor of the French from 1852 to 1870