Leading Figures in History

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

39103 persons found

Babe Didrikson Zaharias

b. 1911

American golfer and athlete (1911–1956)

Babe Martin

American baseball player (1920–2013)

Babe Paley

b. 1915

American editor and socialite (1915–1978)

Babe Parilli

b. 1930

American gridiron football player (1930–2017)

Babe Ruth

American baseball player (1895–1948)

Babe Siebert

Canadian ice hockey player (1904–1939)

Baburao Painter

b. 1890

Indian artist and filmmaker (1890–1954)

Baccio d'Agnolo

b. 1462

Italian woodcarver, sculptor, and architect

Bad News Brown (musician)

b. 1977

Musical artist

Baddiewinkle

b. 1928

American internet personality (1928–2025)

Baden Powell (guitarist)

b. 1937

Brazilian guitarist

Bae Jin-young

b. 2000

South Korean singer (born 2000)

Bae Yong-joon

b. 1972

South Korean businessman (born 1972)

Baekhyun

b. 1992

South Korean singer (born 1992)

Bafétimbi Gomis

b. 1985

French footballer (born 1985)

Bagrat III of Georgia

King of Georgia from 1008 to 1014

Bahaedin Adab

Iranian politician, engineer

Baháʼu'lláh

Founder of the Baháʼí Faith (1817–1892)

Bahíyyih Khánum

Daughter of Baháʼu'lláh, founder of the Baháʼí Faith, and Ásíyih Khánum

Bahlul Khan Lodi

Founder of the Lodi Dynasty (reigned 1451–1489)

Bai Yansong

b. 1968

Chinese journalist

Bajirao I

b. 1700

Peshwa of the Maratha Empire from 1720 to 1740

Bajkam

Turkish military commander (d. 941)

Bajo Pivljanin

Serbian military leader