Leading Figures in History

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

39104 persons found

Bray Wyatt

b. 1987

American professional wrestler (1987–2023)

Brayden Schenn

b. 1991

Canadian ice hockey player (born 1991)

Bre Blair

b. 1980

Canadian actress

Breanna Stewart

b. 1994

American basketball player (born 1994)

Brec Bassinger

b. 1999

American actress (born 1999)

Breckin Meyer

b. 1974

American actor (born 1974)

Brede Hangeland

b. 1981

Norwegian footballer (born 1981)

Breece Hall

b. 2001

American football player (born 2001)

Brenda Dean

b. 1943

British trade unionist and Labour Party politician

Brenda Fassie

South African pop singer (1964–2004)

Brenda Holloway

b. 1946

American soul singer (born 1946)

Brenda Howard

Bisexual rights activist (1946–2005)

Brenda Joyce (actress)

American film actress (1917–2009)

Brenda Marshall

American actress (1915–1992)

Brenda Milner

b. 1918

British-Canadian neuroscientist and neuropsychologist (born 1918)

Brendan Gallagher

b. 1992

Canadian ice hockey player (born 1992)

Brendan Gaughan

b. 1975

American racing driver (born 1975)

Brendan Hansen

b. 1981

American swimmer (born 1981)

Brendan Harris

b. 1980

American baseball player (born 1980)

Brendan Morrison

b. 1975

Canadian ice hockey player (born 1975)

Brendan Nelson

b. 1958

Australian physician and former politician (born 1958)

Brendan Perry

b. 1959

British singer and multi-instrumentalist (born 1959)

Brendon Goddard

b. 1985

Australian rules footballer, born 1985

Brendon Julian

b. 1970

Australian cricketer