Leading Figures in History

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

39106 persons found

Richard Wünsch

b. 1869

German classical philologist (1869-1915)

Richarius

French hermit and monk (560–645)

Richarlison

b. 1997

Brazilian footballer (born 1997)

Richenza of Northeim

Holy Roman Empress (1133 - 1137)

Richeza of Poland, Queen of Castile

Queen of Castile and León from (1152 - 1157)

Richeza of Poland, Queen of Hungary

Queen of Hungary from 1060 to 1063

Richie Evans

b. 1941

American racing driver (1941–1985)

Richie Ginther

b. 1930

American racing driver (1930–1989)

Richie Guerin

b. 1932

American basketball player and coach (born 1932)

Richie Havens

American singer-songwriter and guitarist (1941–2013)

Richie Hawtin

b. 1970

British-Canadian electronic musician & DJ (born 1970)

Richie Hayward

American musician (1946–2010)

Richie Powell

American jazz pianist (1931–1956)

Richie Sambora

b. 1959

American musician and songwriter (born 1959)

Richie Woodhall

b. 1968

English boxer (born 1968)

Richilde of Provence

Carolingian empress from 875 to 877

Ricimer

General and ruler of the Western Roman Empire (c. 418–472)

Rick Adelman

b. 1946

American basketball player and coach (1946–2026)

Rick Ankiel

b. 1979

American baseball player (born 1979)

Rick Bourke

Australian rugby league footballer

Rick Bragg

b. 1959

American journalist and writer

Rick Brunson

b. 1972

American basketball player and coach (born 1972)

Rick Camp

American baseball player (1953-2013)

Rick Casares

b. 1931

American football player (1931–2013)