Leading Figures in History

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

62247 persons found

Franz-Benno Delonge

German board game designer

Franz-Paul Decker

b. 1923

German-born conductor

Fraser MacPherson

Canadian jazz musician (1928–1993)

Fraser Mullen

b. 1993

Scottish footballer (born 1993)

Fraser Nelson

b. 1973

British political journalist (born 1973)

Frauke Petry

b. 1975

German businesswoman and politician (born 1975)

Fred "Sonic" Smith

b. 1949

American guitarist (1948–1994)

Fred (footballer, born 1983)

b. 1983

Brazilian footballer (born 1983)

Fred Alderman

b. 1905

American sprinter (1905–1998)

Fred Allen

b. 1894

American comedian (1894–1956)

Fred Allen (rugby union)

New Zealand rugby union footballer and coach

Fred Anderson (musician)

American jazz saxophonist (1929–2010)

Fred Anderson (rugby league)

b. 1933

South Africa international rugby league footballer

Fred Astaire

b. 1899

American dancer and actor (1899–1987)

Fred Bakewell

b. 1908

English cricketer

Fred Baur

American organic chemist and food storage scientist (1918–2008)

Fred Bear

American bow hunter (1902–1988)

Fred Beebe

American baseball player (1879–1957)

Fred Bodsworth

b. 1918

Canadian writer

Fred Bruemmer

b. 1929

Latvian Canadian artist (1929-2013)

Fred Cash

b. 1940

American soul singer (born 1940)

Fred Cone (American football)

b. 1926

American football player (1926–2021)

Fred Conrad Koch

b. 1876

American biochemist (1876–1948)

Fred Couples

b. 1959

American professional golfer (born 1959)