Leading Figures in History

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

39103 persons found

Adam Housley

b. 1971

American journalist and baseball player (born 1971)

Adam Hughes

b. 1967

American comics artist and illustrator (born 1967)

Adam Jezierski

b. 1990

Polish-Spanish actor

Adam Johnson (footballer)

b. 1987

English association football player (born 1987)

Adam Jones (baseball)

b. 1985

American baseball player (born 1985)

Adam Lallana

b. 1988

English footballer (born 1988)

Adam Lanza

b. 1992

American mass murderer (1992–2012)

Adam Lind

b. 1983

American baseball player (born 1983)

Adam Makowicz

b. 1940

Polish pianist and composer

Ádám Mányoki

Hungarian Baroque portrait painter

Adam Moffat

b. 1986

Scottish footballer (born 1986)

Adam Morrison

b. 1984

American basketball player (born 1984)

Adam Ndlovu

b. 1970

Zimbabwean footballer (1970–2012)

Adam Nelson

b. 1975

American shot putter (born 1975)

Adam Oates

b. 1962

Canadian ice hockey player and coach (born 1962)

Adam Opel

b. 1837

Founder of Opel and manufacturer of bicycles and sewing machines

Adam Petty

American racing driver (1980–2000)

Adam Philippe, Comte de Custine

French Army officer (1740–1793)

Ádám Politzer

Hungarian and Austrian physician

Adam Raphael

b. 1938

British journalist and author

Adam Reynolds

b. 1990

Australian rugby league footballer

Adam Rickitt

b. 1978

English actor and singer (born 1978)

Adam Ryczkowski

b. 1997

Polish footballer

Adam Savage

b. 1967

American television host (born 1967)