Leading Figures in History

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

39104 persons found

Bronte Campbell

b. 1994

Australian swimmer (born 1994)

Bronwyn Oliver

Australian sculptor (1959–2006)

Brook Taylor

b. 1685

English mathematician

Brooke Astor

American philanthropist, socialite, and writer (1902–2007)

Brooke Bennett

b. 1980

American swimmer (born 1980)

Brooke Shields

b. 1965

American actress (born 1965)

Brooks D. Simpson

b. 1957

American historian (born 1957)

Brooks Firestone

b. 1939

American businessman and politician from California

Brooks Koepka

b. 1990

American professional golfer (born 1990)

Brooks Laich

b. 1983

Canadian ice hockey player (born 1983)

Brooks Newmark

b. 1958

American–British politician (born 1958)

Brooks Robinson

b. 1937

American baseball player (1937–2023)

Brooks Stevens

b. 1911

American industrial designer (1911–1995)

Brooks Wheelan

b. 1986

American comedian, actor and writer (born 1986)

Brother Roger

Swiss monk (1915–2005)

Browning Ross

b. 1924

American middle and long-distance runner, steeplechaser

Bruce Alexander (actor)

b. 1946

British actor (born 1946)

Bruce Anstey

b. 1969

New Zealand motorcycle racer (born 1969)

Bruce Babbitt

b. 1938

American lawyer and politician (born 1938)

Bruce Benedict

b. 1955

American baseball player (born 1955)

Bruce Bennett

b. 1906

American actor (1906–2007)

Bruce Beresford

b. 1940

Australian filmmaker (born 1940)

Bruce Boa

b. 1930

Canadian actor (1930–2004)

Bruce Bowen

b. 1971

American basketball player (born 1971)