Leading Figures in History

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

21506 persons found

Romaric (footballer)

b. 1983

Ivorian footballer (born 1983)

Romas Ubartas

b. 1960

Lithuanian discus thrower (born 1960)

Romelu Lukaku

b. 1993

Belgian footballer (born 1993)

Romeo Bertini

b. 1893

Italian athlete

Romeo Castelen

b. 1983

Dutch former footballer (born 1983)

Roméo Dallaire

b. 1946

Canadian military officer and politician (born 1946)

Roméo LeBlanc

Governor General of Canada from 1995 to 1999

Romuald

Founder of the Camaldolese order

Rómulo Díaz de la Vega

b. 1800

President of Mexico in 1855

Romy Schneider

German and French actress (1938–1982)

Ron Arad (industrial designer)

b. 1951

Israeli industrial designer (born 1951)

Ron Areshenkoff

b. 1957

Canadian ice hockey player (1957–2019)

Ron Carter

b. 1937

American musician and composer (born 1937)

Ron Clarke

Australian long-distance runner (1937–2015)

Ron Clements

b. 1953

American animation filmmaker (born 1953)

Ron Davies (footballer, born 1942)

Welsh footballer

Ron Dennis

b. 1947

British businessman and motorsport executive (born 1947)

Ron Flockhart (racing driver)

b. 1923

British racing driver (1923–1962)

Ron Hamilton (musician)

American musician (1950–2023)

Ron Harris (ice hockey)

b. 1942

Canadian ice hockey player

Ron Hextall

b. 1964

Canadian ice hockey player (born 1964)

Ron Hill

British long-distance runner (1938–2021)

Ron Kavana

Musical artist

Ron LeFlore

b. 1948

American baseball player (born 1948)