Leading Figures in History

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

21510 persons found

Daesung

b. 1989

South Korean singer (born 1989)

Dafne Schippers

b. 1992

Dutch track and field athlete (born 1992)

Dafydd Williams

b. 1954

Canadian astronaut, physician and public speaker (born 1954)

Dag Terje Andersen

b. 1957

Norwegian politician (born 1957)

Dagobert Sigmund von Wurmser

b. 1724

Austrian marshall

Dahyun

b. 1998

South Korean singer and actress (born 1998)

Dainius Zubrus

b. 1978

Lithuanian ice hockey player (born 1978)

Daiya Seto

b. 1994

Japanese swimmer (born 1994)

Dakota Kai

b. 1988

Kiwi professional wrestler (born 1988)

Dale and Grace

b. 1940

American music duo (1963–1965)

Dale C. Thomson

Canadian political scientist, author and historian

Dale Earnhardt

b. 1951

American racing driver (1951–2001)

Dale Steyn

b. 1983

South African cricketer (born 1983)

Dale Thomas (footballer)

b. 1987

Australian rules footballer, born 1987

Dale Whittington

American racing driver (1959–2003)

Daliah Lavi

Israeli actress, singer and model (1942–2017)

Dalida

Italian-French singer and actress (1933–1987)

Dallas Clark

b. 1979

American football player (born 1979)

Dallas Long

b. 1940

American track and field athlete (1940–2024)

Dallon Weekes

b. 1981

American musician and singer-songwriter (born 1981)

Dalton Knecht

b. 2001

American basketball player (born 2001)

Damaskinos of Athens

Greek politician and priest (1891–1949)

Dambudzo Marechera

b. 1952

Zimbabwean writer (1952–1987)

Damián Álvarez (footballer, born 1979)

b. 1979

Mexican footballer