Leading Figures in History

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

62247 persons found

Karen Muir

b. 1952

South African swimmer

Karen Pierce

b. 1959

British diplomat (born 1959)

Karen Silkwood

Labor union activist and laboratory technician (1946-1974)

Karen Spärck Jones

b. 1935

British computer and information scientist (1935–2007)

Karen Torrez

b. 1992

Bolivian swimmer (born 1992)

Karen Uhlenbeck

b. 1942

American mathematician (born 1942)

Karen Valentine

b. 1947

American actress (born 1947)

Karen Villanueva

b. 1998

Mexican rhythmic gymnast

Karen Wetterhahn

American chemist (1948–1997)

Karen Young (actress)

b. 1958

American actress (born 1958)

Kargo

b. 1975

Turkish rock band

Kari Baadstrand Sandnes

b. 1969

Norwegian politician (born 1969)

Kari Diesen

b. 1914

Norwegian singer and revue actress

Kari Korhonen

b. 1973

Finnish cartoonist (born 1973)

Karim Emami

b. 1930

Karim Essediri

b. 1979

Footballer (born 1979)

Karim Massimov

b. 1965

Kazakh politician (born 1965)

Karim Matmour

b. 1985

Algerian footballer (born 1985)

Karim Olowu

b. 1924

Nigerian long jumper and sprinter (1924–2019)

Karim Walid

b. 1997

Egyptian footballer (born 1997)

Karim Yoda

b. 1988

French professional footballer (born 1988)

Karin Balzer

b. 1938

East German hurdler (1938–2019)

Karin Boye

Swedish poet and novelist (1900–1941)

Karin Ekelund

b. 1913

Swedish actress