Leading Figures in History

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

21506 persons found

Boyko Borisov

b. 1959

Prime Minister of Bulgaria (2009–2013; 2014–2017; 2017–2021)

Boz Scaggs

b. 1944

American singer, songwriter and guitarist (born 1944)

Braccio da Montone

Italian military leader (1368–1424)

Brad Armstrong (wrestler)

b. 1962

American professional wrestler (1962-2012)

Brad Arthur

b. 1974

Australian rugby league coach

Brad Boyes

b. 1982

Canadian ice hockey player (born 1982)

Brad Delp

b. 1951

American rock musician (1951–2007)

Brad Drewett

Australian tennis player (1958-2013)

Brad Friedel

b. 1971

American soccer player coach (born 1971)

Brad Henry

b. 1963

American politician (born 1963)

Brad Jacobs

b. 1985

Canadian curler (born 1985)

Brad Lesley

American baseball player (1958–2013)

Brad Maddox

b. 1984

American professional wrestler (born 1984)

Brad Marchand

b. 1988

Canadian ice hockey player (born 1988)

Brad McGann

New Zealand film director and screenwriter

Brad Penny

b. 1978

American baseball pitcher (born 1978)

Brad Richards

b. 1980

Canadian ice hockey player (born 1980)

Brad Scott (Australian footballer)

b. 1976

Australian rules footballer, born 1976

Brad Takairangi

b. 1989

Cook Islands & New Zealand international rugby league player (born 1989)

Brad Walker (pole vaulter)

b. 1981

American pole vaulter (born 1981)

Brad Wilkerson

b. 1977

American baseball player (born 1977)

Bradford Washburn

b. 1910

American explorer, mountaineer, photographer, and cartographer (1910–2007)

Bradley Beal

b. 1993

American basketball player (born 1993)

Bradley Johnson

b. 1987

English footballer