Leading Figures in History

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

39106 persons found

Reuben Kosgei

b. 1979

Kenyan track and field athlete

Reuben Margolies

Israeli author (1889–1971)

Reuven Feuerstein

b. 1921

Israeli clinical, developmental and cognitive psychologist

Revaz Chkheidze

Georgian film director

Reverend Gary Davis

b. 1896

American blues and gospel singer and guitarist (1896–1972)

Reverend Ike

b. 1935

American Christian minister and television personality

Revilo P. Oliver

b. 1908

American far-right activist (1908–1994)

Rex Brown

b. 1964

American bassist

Rex Connor

Australian politician (1907–1977)

Rex Grossman

b. 1980

American football player (born 1980)

Rex Harrison

English actor (1908–1990)

Rex Humbard

b. 1919

American evangelist (1919–2007)

Rex Mossop

Australia dual-code rugby international footballer

Rex Murphy

Canadian political commentator (1947–2024)

Rex Orange County

b. 1998

English musician (born 1998)

Rex Sellers (cricketer)

b. 1940

Australian cricketer (born 1940)

Rex Shelley

Singaporean author (1930–2009)

Rex T. Barber

USAAF and USAF officer (1917–2001)

Rex Williams

b. 1933

English billiards and snooker player (born 1933)

Rey Bucanero

b. 1974

Mexican professional wrestler

Reyes Estévez

b. 1976

Spanish middle-distance runner

Reyes Moronta

Dominican baseball player (1993–2024)

Reynaldo (footballer, born 1989)

b. 1989

Brazilian footballer

Reynaldo Hahn

b. 1874

Venezuelan-French composer (1874–1947)