Leading Figures in History

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

39104 persons found

Boris Yeltsin

President of Russia from 1991 to 1999

Borja Gómez (motorcyclist)

Spanish motorcycle racer (2005–2025)

Börje Salming

b. 1951

Swedish ice hockey player (1951–2022)

Børre Knudsen

Norwegian Lutheran priest and anti-abortion activist

Borso d'Este

Duke of Ferrara and Modena from 1452 to 1471

Boryana Kaleyn

b. 2000

Bulgarian rhythmic gymnast

Boston Custer

Soldier and brother of George Armstrong Custer

Boudewijn de Groot

b. 1944

Dutch musician (born 1944)

Boudewijn Zenden

b. 1976

Dutch footballer (born 1976)

Boulting brothers

English twin brothers and filmmakers

Bowen Byram

b. 2001

Canadian ice hockey player (born 2001)

Boy Charlton

b. 1907

Australian swimmer (1907–1975)

Boy George

b. 1961

British musician (born 1961)

Boyd Cordner

b. 1992

Australia international rugby league footballer

Boyd Dunlop Morehead

b. 1843

Australian politician (1843–1905)

Boyd K. Packer

American religious leader (1924–2015)

Boyd Tinsley

b. 1964

American musician

Boyko Borisov

b. 1959

Prime Minister of Bulgaria (2009–2013; 2014–2017; 2017–2021)

Boz Burrell

b. 1946

British singer and bassist (1946–2006)

Boz Scaggs

b. 1944

American singer, songwriter and guitarist (born 1944)

Braccio da Montone

Italian military leader (1368–1424)

Brad Armstrong (wrestler)

b. 1962

American professional wrestler (1962-2012)

Brad Arthur

b. 1974

Australian rugby league coach

Brad Binder

b. 1995

South African motorcycle racer (born 1995)