Leading Figures in History

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

62245 persons found

Peter Turkson

b. 1948

Ghanaian Roman Catholic Cardinal (born 1948)

Peter Twinn

English mathematician and entomologist (1916–2004)

Peter Ueberroth

b. 1937

American sports executive (born 1937)

Peter Underwood

Australian jurist and Governor of Tasmania (1937–2014)

Peter Underwood (parapsychologist)

b. 1923

British parapsychologist (1923–2014)

Peter Ustinov

b. 1921

British actor and humanitarian (1921–2004)

Peter V. Daniel

b. 1784

US Supreme Court justice from 1842 to 1860

Peter van Heemst

b. 1952

Dutch politician (born 1952)

Peter Van Houdt

b. 1976

Belgian footballer

Péter Veres (politician)

Hungarian politician and writer

Peter Vidmar

b. 1961

American gymnast (born 1961)

Peter Viereck

b. 1916

American poet

Peter Viertel

German author

Peter von Bagh

Finnish film historian

Peter von Zahn

Peter W. Barlow

English civil engineer (1809–1885)

Peter W. Rodino

American politician (1909–2005)

Peter Waage

b. 1833

Norwegian chemist (1833–1900)

Peter Walker (racing driver)

b. 1912

English racing driver (1912–1984)

Peter Wallace (rugby league)

b. 1985

Former Scotland international rugby league footballer

Peter Ward (New York politician)

New York politician (1827–1891)

Peter Warlock

b. 1894

British composer and music critic (1894–1930)

Peter Warren (Royal Navy officer)

Royal Navy officer and politician (1703–1752)

Peter Weir

b. 1944

Australian filmmaker (born 1944)