Leading Figures in History

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

62243 persons found

R. L. Stine

b. 1943

American writer and producer (born 1943)

R. Palme Dutt

b. 1896

British communist and journalist (1896–1974)

R. R. Patil

b. 1957

Indian politician (1956–2015)

R. S. Gavai

Indian politician

R. S. Mugali

b. 1906

Indian writer (1906–1992)

R. S. R. Fitter

British naturalist & author (1913–2005)

R. Sivagurunathan

R. Vidyasagar Rao

Indian politician

Ra Luhse

b. 1964

Estonian architect (born 1964)

Ra. Ki. Rangarajan

Writer

Raaj Kumar

b. 1926

Indian film actor (1926-1996)

Rab Douglas

b. 1972

Scottish footballer

Rabbit Maranville

b. 1891

American baseball player and manager (1891–1954)

Rabeh Al-Hussaini

b. 1988

Filipino basketball player

Rabindranath Tagore

b. 1861

Indian polymath (1861–1941)

Rachael Flatt

b. 1992

American figure skater

Rachael Heyhoe Flint

b. 1939

English female cricketer, businesswoman and life peer

Rachael Leigh Cook

b. 1979

American actress and model (born 1979)

Rachael Lillis

American voice actress (1969–2024)

Rachael Ray

b. 1968

American television host (born 1968)

Rachael Stirling

b. 1977

British actress (born 1977)

Rachael Yamagata

b. 1977

American musician (born 1977)

Rachel Barton Pine

b. 1974

American violinist (born 1974)

Rachel Bilson

b. 1981

American actress (born 1981)