Leading Figures in History

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

39103 persons found

Beatrice Aitchison

b. 1908

American mathematician

Beatrice Ask

b. 1956

Swedish politician (born 1956)

Beatrice de Cardi

b. 1914

British archaeologist (1914–2016)

Beatrice Lillie

b. 1894

Canadian-British actress and comedian (1894–1989)

Beatrice of England

b. 1242

13th-century English princess and duchess of Brittany

Beatrice of Silesia

Queen of Germany from 1314 to 1322

Beatrice of Silva

Christian saint

Beatrice Portinari

Dante's muse (1265–1290)

Beatrice Straight

b. 1914

American actress (1914–2001)

Beatrice Webb

English sociologist, economist, feminist and social reformer (1858–1943)

Beatrice Worsley

First female computer scientist in Canada

Beatrix Lehmann

b. 1903

British actress (1903–1979)

Beatrix Potter

b. 1866

English writer and illustrator (1866–1943)

Beatriz Haddad Maia

b. 1996

Brazilian tennis player (born 1996)

Beatriz Segall

b. 1926

Brazilian actress (1926–2018)

Beatriz Sheridan

b. 1934

Mexican actress and director

Beau Biden

American politician and lawyer (1969–2015)

Beau Brummell

b. 1778

English man of fashion (1778–1840)

Beau Falloon

b. 1987

Australian rugby league footballer

Beau Ryan

b. 1985

Former Australian rugby league footballer

Beau Scott

b. 1984

Australian rugby league footballer

Bebé

b. 1990

Footballer (born 1990)

Bebe Rebozo

American businessman

Bec Hewitt

b. 1983

Australian actress, television presenter and singer (born 1983)