Leading Figures in History

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

39106 persons found

Rich Hall

b. 1954

American comedian, writer and musician (born 1954)

Rich Peverley

b. 1983

Canadian ice hockey player (born 1982)

Rich Piana

American bodybuilder and internet personality (1970–2017)

Rich Robinson

b. 1969

American rock musician

Rich Rodriguez

b. 1963

American football player and coach (born 1963)

Rich Rollins

b. 1938

American baseball player (1938–2025)

Rich the Kid

b. 1992

American rapper (born 1992)

Rich Vogler

b. 1950

American racing driver (1950–1990)

Richard A. Cash

b. 1941

American global health researcher (1941–2024)

Richard A. Tonry

American politician (1935–2012)

Richard Adler

American lyricist, writer, composer and producer (1921–2012)

Richard Alatorre

American politician (1943–2024)

Richard Aldington

b. 1892

English writer and poet (1892–1962)

Richard and Maurice McDonald

American fast food company founders

Richard Anderson

b. 1926

American actor (1926–2017)

Richard Angelo

b. 1962

American serial killer

Richard Appel

b. 1963

American writer and producer (born 1963)

Richard Arkwright

English inventor and entrepreneur (1732–1792)

Richard Armitage (actor)

b. 1971

British actor (born 1971)

Richard Armitage (government official)

b. 1945

American diplomat and government official (1945–2025)

Richard Arnold (judge)

b. 1961

British judge

Richard Attenborough

English actor and film director (1923–2014)

Richard Avedon

b. 1923

American photographer (1923–2004)

Richard Axel

b. 1946

American molecular biologist (born 1946)