Leading Figures in History

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

62247 persons found

Fernand Braudel

b. 1902

French historian and leader of the Annales School (1902–1985)

Fernand Dumont

Canadian sociologist, philosopher, theologian and poet (1927–1997)

Fernand Fonssagrives

American photographer (1910–2003)

Fernand Gignac

Canadian actor

Fernand Gonder

b. 1883

French pole vaulter (1883–1969)

Fernand Labrie

b. 1937

Canadian medical researcher (1937–2019)

Fernand Leduc

b. 1916

Canadian artist (1916–2014)

Fernand Seguin

b. 1922

Canadian biochemist (1922–1988)

Fernanda Montenegro

b. 1929

Brazilian actress (born 1929)

Fernande Sadler

b. 1869

French painter and engraver (1869–1949)

Fernandel

b. 1903

French actor (1903-1971)

Fernandinho (footballer, born May 1985)

b. 1985

Brazilian footballer (born 1985)

Fernando (footballer, born 1987)

b. 1987

Brazilian footballer

Fernando Alonso

b. 1981

Spanish racing driver (born 1981)

Fernando Alonso (dancer)

Cuban ballet dancer

Fernando Álvarez de Toledo, 3rd Duke of Alba

b. 1507

Spanish military officer, statesman and diplomat (1507–1582)

Fernando Amorsolo

Filipino painter

Fernando Arce

b. 1980

Mexican footballer (born 1980)

Fernando Arêas Rifan

b. 1950

Brazilian Catholic bishop (born 1950)

Fernando Arrabal

b. 1932

Spanish writer and actor (born 1932)

Fernando Belaúnde

President of Peru (1963–1968 and 1980–1985)

Fernando Botero

b. 1932

Colombian painter and sculptor (1932–2023)

Fernando Brant

Fernando Buesa

b. 1946

Spanish politician in the Basque Christian Democracy (1946–2000)