Leading Figures in History

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

62247 persons found

Louise Christie

b. 2000

British rhythmic gymnast

Louise Colet

b. 1810

French poet and writer

Louise Day Hicks

American politician and lawyer (1916–2003)

Louise de Broglie, Countess d'Haussonville

b. 1818

French writer (1818–1882)

Louise de Kérouaille, Duchess of Portsmouth

French mistress of King Charles II (1649–1734)

Louise de La Vallière

b. 1644

Mistress of Louis XIV (1644–1710)

Louise de Marillac

b. 1591

French Roman Catholic saint

Louise DeKoven Bowen

American philanthropist and activist (1859–1953)

Louise Dresser

American actress (1878–1965)

Louise Ellman

b. 1945

British Labour politician

Louise Erdrich

b. 1954

American author (born 1954)

Louise Fitzhugh

b. 1928

American novelist

Louise Fletcher

b. 1934

American actress (1934–2022)

Louise Forestier

b. 1943

Musical artist

Louise Françoise, Princess of Condé

Princess of Condé; legitimized daughter of Louis XIV

Louise Fréchette

b. 1946

1st United Nations Deputy Secretary-General

Louise Freeland Jenkins

b. 1888

American astronomer

Louise Glück

b. 1943

American poet and Nobel laureate (1943–2023)

Louise Granberg

b. 1812

Swedish playwright, translator and theatre director

Louise Harel

b. 1946

Canadian politician (born 1946)

Louise Hay

American author (1926–2017)

Louise Labé

French poet

Louise Lecavalier

b. 1958

Canadian dancer

Louise Lombard

b. 1970

English actress