Leading Figures in History

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

21510 persons found

Diarmait Mac Murchada

King of Leinster, Ireland (1110 – 1171)

Dick Ayers

b. 1924

American cartoonist

Dick Balharry

Scottish conservationist, writer, and wildlife photographer (1937–2015)

Dick Chrysler

b. 1942

American politician (born 1942)

Dick Clark

American radio and television personality (1929–2012)

Dick Dale

b. 1937

American surf rock guitarist (1937–2019)

Dick Foran

b. 1910

American actor (1910–1979)

Dick Gaughan

b. 1948

Scottish musician (born 1948)

Dick Howser

b. 1936

American baseball player and manager (1936–1987)

Dick Irvin

Canadian ice hockey player and coach (1892–1957)

Dick Johnson (racing driver)

b. 1945

Australian racing driver (born 1945)

Dick Martin

American comedian (1922–2008)

Dick May

American racing driver

Dick Motz

New Zealand cricketer

Dick Murdoch

American professional wrestler (1946-1996)

Dick Reynolds

b. 1915

Australian rules footballer, born 1915

Dick Rutan

Aviation pioneer (1938–2024)

Dick Scobee

b. 1939

American astronaut (1939–1986)

Dick Shawn

American actor (1923–1987)

Dick Slater

b. 1951

American professional wrestler (1951–2018)

Dick Sprang

American artist (1915–2000)

Dick the Bruiser

b. 1929

American football player and professional wrestler (1929–1991)

Dick Trickle

American racing driver (1941-2013)

Dick Van Patten

American actor (1928–2015)