Leading Figures in History

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

62243 persons found

Rachel Brosnahan

b. 1990

American actress (born 1990)

Rachel Caroline Eaton

b. 1869

Rachel Carson

b. 1907

American marine biologist and conservationist (1907–1964)

Rachel Corsie

b. 1989

Scottish footballer (born 1989)

Rachel de Thame

b. 1961

British gardener and television presenter

Rachel Douglas-Home, 27th Baroness Dacre

b. 1929

British noble (1929–2012)

Rachel Field

b. 1894

American novelist and poet (1894–1942)

Rachel Goswell

b. 1971

British musician

Rachel Griffith

b. 1963

British economist (born 1963)

Rachel Haot

b. 1983

American businesswoman and entrepreneur

Rachel Held Evans

b. 1981

American writer

Rachel Hunter

b. 1969

New Zealand model and actress (born 1969)

Rachel Hurd-Wood

b. 1990

English actress (born 1990)

Rachel Jackson

b. 1767

Wife of Andrew Jackson, 7th president of the United States (1767–1828)

Rachel Johnson

b. 1965

British journalist

Rachel Kempson

British actress (1910–2003)

Rachel Klamer

b. 1990

Dutch triathlete (born 1990)

Rachel Matthews

b. 1993

American actress

Rachel Nichols (journalist)

b. 1973

American sports journalist

Rachel Notley

b. 1964

Premier of Alberta from 2015 to 2019

Rachel Platten

b. 1981

American singer-songwriter (born 1981)

Rachel Pollack

b. 1945

American writer (1945–2023)

Rachel Reilly

b. 1984

American actress and television personality

Rachel Roberts (actress)

b. 1927

Welsh actress (1927–1980)