Leading Figures in History

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

62247 persons found

Louis van Amstel

b. 1972

Dutch-American dancer and choreographer

Louis van Gaal

b. 1951

Dutch footballer and manager (born 1951)

Louis Vauxcelles

French art critic (1870–1943)

Louis Verneuil

b. 1893

French playwright, screenwriter and actor (1893–1952)

Louis VI of France

King of the Franks from 1108 to 1137

Louis Vierne

French organist and composer (1870–1937)

Louis VII of France

King of the Franks from 1137 to 1180

Louis VIII of France

b. 1187

King of France from 1223 to 1226

Louis Vuitton (designer)

b. 1821

French malletier (1821–1892)

Louis Wain

b. 1860

English artist (1860–1939)

Louis Walsh

b. 1952

Irish music manager and television personality (born 1952)

Louis X of France

King of France (1314–1316) and Navarre (1305–1316)

Louis XI

b. 1423

King of France from 1461 to 1483

Louis XII

b. 1462

King of France from 1498 to 1515

Louis XIII

King of France from 1610 to 1643

Louis XIV

King of France from 1643 to 1715

Louis XV

King of France from 1715 to 1774

Louis XVI

b. 1754

King of France from 1774 to 1792

Louis XVII

Heir to the French throne (1785–1795)

Louis XVIII

King of France from 1814 to 1824

Louis Zamperini

American athlete and army officer (1917–2014)

Louis Zborowski

British racing driver (1895–1924)

Louis Zutter

Swiss gymnast

Louis-Albert Vachon

Catholic cardinal