Leading Figures in History

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

39104 persons found

Bob Edgar

American politician (1943–2013)

Bob Edwards (British journalist)

British journalist

Bob Evans (restaurateur)

b. 1918

American restaurateur

Bob Fillion

b. 1920

Canadian ice hockey player

Bob Fitzsimmons

b. 1863

Cornish boxer (1863–1917)

Bob Flanigan (singer)

b. 1926

Musical artist

Bob Fosse

b. 1927

American choreographer, dancer, and director (1927–1987)

Bob Frankford

b. 1939

Canadian politician (1939–2015)

Bob Gale

b. 1951

American writer and filmmaker (born 1951)

Bob Godfrey

b. 1921

English animator (1921–2013)

Bob Graham

American politician (1936–2024)

Bob Grant (rugby league)

b. 1946

Australia international rugby league footballer

Bob Gutowski

b. 1935

American pole vaulter (1935–1960)

Bob Hank

b. 1923

Australian rules footballer and coach

Bob Hardy (bassist)

b. 1980

English musician

Bob Hawke

Prime Minister of Australia from 1983 to 1991

Bob Heffron

Former Premier of New South Wales (1890–1978)

Bob Hepple

b. 1934

South African-British legal scholar and activist

Bob Hope

b. 1903

American entertainer (1903–2003)

Bob Horner

b. 1957

American baseball player (1957–2026)

Bob Hoskins

English actor (1942–2014)

Bob Houbregs

Canadian basketball player (1932–2014)

Bob Johnston

American record producer and musician (1932–2015)

Bob Jones (police commissioner)

British politician and police commissioner (1955-2014)