Leading Figures in History

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

58072 persons found

Ace Bailey

b. 1903

Canadian ice hockey player (1903–1992)

Ace Darling

b. 1975

American professional wrestler (born 1974)

Ace Frehley

b. 1951

American guitarist (1951–2025)

Acharya Bhikshu

b. 1726

Indian Jain spiritual leader (1726–1803)

Achero Mañas

b. 1966

Spanish film director (born 1966)

Achille Compagnoni

Italian mountaineer and skier (1914–2009)

Achille d'Étampes de Valençay

b. 1593

Achille Paroche

French sport shooter

Achille Silvestrini

b. 1923

Italian Catholic cardinal (1923–2019)

Achille Varzi

Italian racing driver (1904–1948)

Achilles Alferaki

b. 1846

Russian composer (1846–1919)

Achim Warmbold

b. 1941

German rally driver (born 1941)

Achraf El Yakhloufi

b. 1998

Belgian politician (born 1998)

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