Leading Figures in History

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

58072 persons found

Silas Adams

American lawyer and politician

Silas Kiplagat

b. 1989

Kenyan middle-distance runner

Silas Soule

American abolitionist and military officer

Silas Weir Mitchell (actor)

b. 1969

American actor (born 1969)

Silke Kraushaar-Pielach

b. 1970

German luger (born 1970)

Silke Möller

b. 1964

East German sprinter

Sille Lundquist

b. 1970

Danish fashion model and author (1970–2018)

Silpa Bhirasri

b. 1892

Italian sculptor

Silvan Shalom

b. 1958

Israeli politician (born 1958)

Silvana Armenulić

Yugoslav singer (1939–1976)

Silvana Mangano

b. 1930

Italian actress (1930–1989)

Silvana Pampanini

b. 1925

Italian actress (1925–2016)

Silvanus (magister peditum)

Roman army officer and imperial pretender

Silvanus P. Thompson

b. 1851

British academic physicist (1851–1916)

Silvestre Revueltas

Mexican composer (1899–1940)

Silvia Corzo

b. 1973

Colombian lawyer and presenter

Silvio Bankert

b. 1985

German footballer

Silvio Berlusconi

Italian media tycoon and politician (1936–2023)

Silvio Frondizi

Argentine intellectual and lawyer

Silvio Marzolini

b. 1940

Argentine footballer (1940–2020)

Silvio Mondinelli

b. 1958

Italian mountaineer

Silvio Moser

Swiss racing driver (1941–1974)

Silvio Proto

b. 1983

Belgian footballer (born 1983)

Silvio Santos

Brazilian television presenter and business magnate (1930–2024)