Leading Figures in History

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

21510 persons found

Damian D'Oliveira

English cricketer

Damien Fleming

b. 1970

Australian cricketer and coach

Damien Hirst

b. 1965

British artist (born 1965)

Damien Oliver

b. 1972

Australian thoroughbred racing jockey (born 1972)

Damla Sönmez

b. 1987

Turkish actress (born 1987)

Damon Lindelof

b. 1973

American screenwriter and producer (born 1973)

Damrong Rajanubhab

b. 1862

Thai prince, historian, and public administrator (1862–1943)

Dan Abrams

b. 1966

American entrepreneur, television host, and lawyer (born 1966)

Dan Auerbach

b. 1979

American singer-songwriter and producer

Dan Blocker

American actor (1928–1972)

Dan Brouthers

b. 1853

American baseball player (1858–1932)

Dan Brown

b. 1964

American writer (born 1964)

Dan Burn

b. 1992

English footballer (born 1992)

Dan Byles

b. 1974

British politician and adventurer (born 1974)

Dan Cloutier

b. 1976

Canadian ice hockey player (born 1976)

Dan Coats

b. 1943

American politician and diplomat (born 1943)

Dan Colchico

American football player (1935–2014)

Dan Dierdorf

b. 1949

American football player and sportscaster (born 1949)

Dan Duryea

American actor (1907–1968)

Dan Ellis (ice hockey)

b. 1980

Canadian ice hockey player (born 1980)

Dan Evans (tennis)

b. 1990

British tennis player (born 1990)

Dan Fouts

b. 1951

American football player (born 1951)

Dan Hardy

b. 1982

English mixed martial arts fighter and combat sport commentator

Dan Heap

Canadian politician and Anglican priest (1925–2014)