Leading Figures in History

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

39104 persons found

Blake Brockington

b. 1996

American transgender activist (1996–2015)

Blake DeWitt

b. 1985

American baseball player (born 1985)

Blake Edwards

b. 1922

American filmmaker (1922–2010)

Blake Jenner

b. 1992

American actor (born 1992)

Blake Lewis

b. 1981

American musician (born 1981)

Blake Lively

b. 1987

American actress (born 1987)

Blake Ross

b. 1985

American software developer

Blake Shelton

b. 1976

American country singer (born 1976)

Blake Snyder

American screenwriter and author

Blanche (singer)

b. 1999

Belgian singer and songwriter

Blanche I of Navarre

b. 1387

Queen of Navarre from 1425 to 1441

Blanche II of Navarre

b. 1424

Titular queen of Navarre from 1461 to 1464

Blanche Noyes

b. 1900

American aviator

Blanche of Artois

Queen of Navarre from 1270 to 1274

Blanche of England

English princess (1392–1409)

Blanche of Portugal (1259–1321)

Lady of Las Huelgas, Montemor-o-Velho, Alcocer and Briviesca

Blanche Sweet

b. 1896

American actress (1896–1986)

Blas Infante

b. 1885

Andalusian politician (1885–1936)

Blaze Bayley

b. 1963

English singer (born 1963)

Blind Boy Fuller

b. 1907

American blues guitarist and singer (1904–1941)

Blind Willie McTell

b. 1898

Piedmont blues and ragtime singer and guitarist (1898–1959)

Blossom Dearie

b. 1924

American jazz singer and pianist (1924–2009)

Blossom Rock

b. 1895

American actress (1895–1978)

Blues Traveler

b. 1968

American rock band