Leading Figures in History

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

62245 persons found

Per Kirkeby

Danish painter and poet (1938–2018)

Per Krøldrup

b. 1979

Danish footballer (born 1979)

Per Maurseth

b. 1932

Norwegian historian and politician (1932–2013)

Per Mertesacker

b. 1984

German association football player (born 1984)

Per Nørgård

b. 1932

Danish composer (1932–2025)

Per Olof Sundman

b. 1922

Swedish politician (1922–1992)

Per Olov Enquist

b. 1934

Swedish writer (1934–2020)

Per Pålsson

b. 1828

Swedish murderer

Per Westerberg

b. 1951

Swedish politician (born 1951)

Per-Åge Skrøder

b. 1978

Norwegian former ice hockey player (born 1978)

Per-Kristian Foss

b. 1950

Norwegian politician (born 1950)

Percival Lowell

American businessman, author, mathematician, and astronomer (1855–1916)

Percival Perry, 1st Baron Perry

English motor vehicle manufacturer (1878-1956)

Percy Bysshe Shelley

English poet (1792–1822)

Percy Chapman

b. 1900

English cricketer (1900-1961)

Percy Grainger

b. 1882

Australian-born composer, arranger and pianist (1882–1961)

Percy Harvin

b. 1988

American football player (born 1988)

Percy Heath

American jazz bassist (1923–2005)

Percy Hobson (high jumper)

b. 1943

Australian high jumper (1942–2022)

Percy Hornibrook

b. 1899

Australian cricketer

Percy Kilbride

b. 1888

American character actor

Percy Lavon Julian

American research chemist (1899–1975)

Percy Mayfield

b. 1920

American rhythm and blues singer-songwriter (1920–1984)

Percy Perrin

b. 1876

English cricketer