Leading Figures in History

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

58072 persons found

Babu Karam Singh Bal

Indian politician

Baburao Painter

b. 1890

Indian artist and filmmaker (1890–1954)

Baby Dalupan

b. 1923

Filipino basketball player and coach (1923–2016)

Baby Huey (singer)

American singer

Baby Keem

b. 2000

American rapper and record producer (born 2000)

Babydaddy

b. 1976

American musical artist (born 1976)

Baccio Bandinelli

b. 1493

Italian artist (1493–1560)

Baccio d'Agnolo

b. 1462

Italian woodcarver, sculptor, and architect

Bachir Gemayel

Lebanese militia commander (1947–1982)

Baconin Borzacchini

Italian racing driver (1898–1933)

Bad News Brown (musician)

b. 1977

Musical artist

Baddiewinkle

b. 1928

American internet personality (1928–2025)

Baden Cooke

b. 1978

Australian cyclist (born 1978)

Baden Powell (guitarist)

b. 1937

Brazilian guitarist

Badly Drawn Boy

b. 1969

English singer-songwriter

Bae Jin-young

b. 2000

South Korean singer (born 2000)

Bae Suzy

b. 1994

South Korean singer and actress (born 1994)

Bae Yong-joon

b. 1972

South Korean businessman (born 1972)

Baekhyun

b. 1992

South Korean singer (born 1992)

Bafétimbi Gomis

b. 1985

French footballer (born 1985)

Bagha Jatin

Indian revolutionary (1879–1915)

Bagrat III of Georgia

King of Georgia from 1008 to 1014

Bagrat III of Imereti

b. 1495

King of Imereti from 1510 to 1565

Baha al-Din al-Amili

Iranian Shia Islamic scholar (1547–1621)