Leading Figures in History

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

62247 persons found

Laurence Ginnell

Irish nationalist politician and writer (1852–1923)

Laurence Harvey

b. 1928

Lithuanian-British actor (1928–1973)

Laurence Hastings, 1st Earl of Pembroke

English nobleman (1319-1348)

Laurence Hyde, 1st Earl of Rochester

English statesman and writer (1642–1711)

Laurence Irving (dramatist)

English dramatist and actor

Laurence J. Peter

b. 1919

Canadian educator (1919–1990)

Laurence Janifer

American novelist

Laurence McKinley Gould

b. 1896

American geologist and explorer

Laurence Olivier

b. 1907

English actor and director (1907–1989)

Laurence Overmire

b. 1957

American dramatist

Laurence Shirley, 4th Earl Ferrers

English nobleman (1720–1760)

Laurence Street

b. 1926

Australian judge (1926–2018)

Laurence Tisch

American billionaire businessman and investor (1923-2003)

Laurence Vincent Lapointe

b. 1992

Canadian world champion canoeist (b. 1992)

Laurence W. Allen

b. 1892

Laurence Yep

b. 1948

American writer (born 1948)

Laurent Barré

b. 1886

Canadian politician

Laurent Belissen

b. 1693

French composer (1693–1762)

Laurent Cantet

French director, cinematographer and screenwriter (1961–2024)

Laurent Ciman

b. 1985

Belgian footballer

Laurent Dauthuille

French boxer (1924–1971)

Laurent de Brunhoff

b. 1925

French author and illustrator (1925–2024)

Laurent Fabius

b. 1946

Prime Minister of France from 1984 to 1986

Laurent Fignon

b. 1960

French cyclist (1960–2010)