Leading Figures in History

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

58072 persons found

Alija Izetbegović

b. 1925

Bosnian politician (1925–2003)

Alimi Ballard

b. 1977

American actor

Alimuddin (cricketer)

Pakistani cricketer (1930–2012)

Alina Cojocaru

b. 1981

Romanian ballet dancer

Alīna Fjodorova

b. 1995

Latvian figure skater

Alina Ibragimova

b. 1985

Russian-British violinist (born 1985)

Alina Rosenberg

b. 1992

German Paralympic equestrian

Alina Zagitova

b. 2002

Russian figure skater (born 2002)

Aline Brosh McKenna

b. 1967

American screenwriter, producer, and director (born 1967)

Aliou Dieng

b. 1997

Malian footballer (born 1997)

Alipate Carlile

b. 1987

Australian rules footballer

Alireza Shapour Shahbazi

Iranian archaeologist (1942–2006)

Alireza Soleimani

Iranian wrestler (1956–2014)

Alisa Kleybanova

b. 1989

Russian tennis player (born 1989)

Alisha Palmowski

b. 2006

British racing driver (born 2006)

Alisher Saipov

Alison Balsom

b. 1978

English trumpet player (born 1978)

Alison Bechdel

b. 1960

American cartoonist (born 1960)

Alison Bell (field hockey)

b. 1984

Scottish field hockey player

Alison Brown

b. 1962

American musician (born 1962)

Alison Chitty

b. 1948

British costume designer

Alison Goldfrapp

b. 1966

English musician and record producer (born 1966)

Alison Hargreaves

20th-century British mountain climber (1962–1995)

Alison Hinds

b. 1970

Barbadian singer (born 1970)