Leading Figures in History

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

24408 persons found

Wilhelm von Humboldt

b. 1767

Prussian philosopher (1767–1835)

Wilhelm von Mirbach

German diplomat (1871–1918)

Wilhelm Weber (gymnast)

German gymnast

Wilhelm Zaisser

b. 1893

German politician

Wilhelmina Barns-Graham

b. 1912

British abstract artist (1912–2004)

Wilhelmina Hay Abbott

b. 1884

Scottish suffragist, editor and feminist lecturer

Wilhelmine Amalie of Brunswick-Lüneburg

b. 1673

Holy Roman Empress from 1705 to 1711

Wilhelmus Beekman

b. 1623

Dutch politician (1623–1707)

Will Arnett

b. 1970

Canadian actor (born 1970)

Will Claye

b. 1991

American triple jumper and long jumper (born 1991)

Will Clyburn

b. 1990

American basketball player (born 1990)

Will Crooks

British trade unionist and politician (1852–1921)

Will Cullen Hart

b. 1971

American musician (1971–2024)

Will Elder

American illustrator (1921–2008)

Will Forte

b. 1970

American actor and comedian (born 1970)

Will Geer

American actor (1902–1978)

Will Hodgman

b. 1969

45th Premier of Tasmania, Australia

Will Hoebee

Musical artist

Will Hutton

b. 1950

English journalist (born 1950)

Will James (artist)

b. 1892

Canadian-American artist and writer (1892–1942)

Will Jennings

b. 1944

American songwriter and composer (1944–2024)

Will Levis

b. 1999

American football player (born 1999)

Will Ospreay

b. 1993

English professional wrestler (born 1993)

Will Patton

b. 1954

American actor