Leading Figures in History

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

39106 persons found

Rachel Bilson

b. 1981

American actress (born 1981)

Rachel Brosnahan

b. 1990

American actress (born 1990)

Rachel Caroline Eaton

b. 1869

Rachel Carson

b. 1907

American marine biologist and conservationist (1907–1964)

Rachel Corsie

b. 1989

Scottish footballer (born 1989)

Rachel Goswell

b. 1971

British musician

Rachel Griffith

b. 1963

British economist (born 1963)

Rachel Haot

b. 1983

American businesswoman and entrepreneur

Rachel Held Evans

b. 1981

American writer

Rachel Hurd-Wood

b. 1990

English actress (born 1990)

Rachel Jackson

b. 1767

Wife of Andrew Jackson, 7th president of the United States (1767–1828)

Rachel Kempson

British actress (1910–2003)

Rachel Notley

b. 1964

Premier of Alberta from 2015 to 2019

Rachel Platten

b. 1981

American singer-songwriter (born 1981)

Rachel Pollack

b. 1945

American writer (1945–2023)

Rachel Robinson

b. 1922

American nurse and professor; widow of Jackie Robinson (born 1922)

Rachel Scott

American murder victim (1981–1999)

Rachel Simmons

b. 1974

American writer on social behavior (1974-)

Rachel Sweet

b. 1962

American singer-songwriter

Rachel Taylor (rugby union)

b. 1983

Wales international rugby union footballer

Rachel Whiteread

b. 1963

English artist (born 1963)

Rachel York

b. 1971

American actress, singer (born 1968)

Rachel Zegler

b. 2001

American actress and singer (born 2001)

Rachid Solh

b. 1926

Lebanese politician