Leading Figures in History

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

62247 persons found

Nellie Kim

b. 1957

Russian gymnast (born 1957)

Nellie Lutcher

b. 1912

American R&B and jazz singer (1912–2007)

Nellie Mae Rowe

b. 1900

African-American artist (1900–1982)

Nellie McClung

Canadian author, activist, suffragist and politician (1873–1951)

Nellie Melba

b. 1861

Australian opera singer (1861–1931)

Nellie Wong

b. 1934

American poet (1934–2026)

Nello Pagani

b. 1911

Italian motorcycle racer and racing driver (1911–2003)

Nelly

b. 1974

American rapper (born 1974)

Nelly Arcan

Canadian novelist

Nelly Moretto

b. 1925

Argentine composer and pianist (1925–1978)

Nelly Sachs

Jewish German-Swedish writer, Holocaust survivor and Nobel laureate (1891–1970)

Nelly Vuksic

b. 1938

Musical artist

Nels Stewart

Canadian ice hockey player (1899–1957)

Nelson (duo)

b. 1967

American rock band

Nelson A. Miles

b. 1839

American military officer (1839–1925)

Nelson Algren

American writer (1909–1981)

Nelson Barrera

b. 1957

Mexican baseball player

Nelson Briles

b. 1943

American baseball player (1943–2005)

Nelson Bunker Hunt

American businessman (1926–2014)

Nelson Cruz

b. 1980

Dominican baseball player (born 1980)

Nelson DeMille

b. 1943

American author (1943–2024)

Nelson Dewey

American pioneer, first Governor of Wisconsin

Nelson Diebel

b. 1970

American swimmer (born 1970)

Nelson Eddy

b. 1901

American actor and singer (1901–1967)