Leading Figures in History

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

18354 persons found

Albert Einstein

German-born theoretical physicist (1879–1955)

Albert Finney

b. 1936

English actor (1936–2019)

Albert Frederick, Duke of Prussia

b. 1553

Duke of Prussia from 1568 to 1618

Albert Hammond

b. 1944

British-Gibraltarian musician, producer (born 1944)

Albert Hofmann

Swiss chemist (1906–2008)

Albert I of Germany

King of Germany from 1298 to 1308

Albert II (monkey)

First primate and first mammal in space

Albert II of Belgium

b. 1934

King of the Belgians from 1993 to 2013

Albert Jean Amateau

b. 1889

Turkish rabbi, businessman, lawyer, and social activist (1889–1996)

Albert King

b. 1923

American blues musician (1923–1992)

Albert Kivikas

Estonian writer and journalist

Albert Lamorisse

French filmmaker, film producer, and writer (1922–1970)

Albert Norden

German politician (1904–1982)

Albert Ogilvie

Premier of Tasmania from 1934 until 1939

Albert Richardson (architect)

b. 1880

English architect (1880–1964)

Albert S. Ruddy

American film producer and screenwriter (1930–2024)

Albert Salmi

American actor (1927–1990)

Albert Scott Crossfield

American test pilot (1921–2006)

Albert Shesternyov

b. 1941

Soviet footballer (1941–1994)

Albert Spencer, 7th Earl Spencer

b. 1892

British peer and grandfather of Diana, Princess of Wales (1892–1975)

Albert Uderzo

b. 1927

French comic book artist (1927–2020)

Albert von Mensdorff-Pouilly-Dietrichstein

Austro-Hungarian diplomat

Albert White Hat

Native American language activist (1938–2025)

Albert Zafy

b. 1927

President of Madagascar from 1993 to 1996