Leading Figures in History

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

39104 persons found

Butch Hancock

b. 1945

American country singer

Butch Otter

b. 1942

American politician (born 1942)

Butch Patrick

b. 1953

American actor and musician (born 1953)

Butch Reynolds

b. 1964

American sprinter (born 1964)

Butch Trucks

b. 1947

American drummer (1947–2017)

Butch Vig

b. 1955

American musician and record producer

Butch Warren

b. 1939

American jazz bassist (1939–2013)

Butterfly Boucher

b. 1979

Musical artist

Button Gwinnett

American Founding Father and politician

Byard Lancaster

b. 1942

American jazz musician (1942–2012)

Byrhthelm (bishop of Wells)

Archbishop of Canterbury in 959

Byrhtnoth

10th-century English nobleman

Byron Berline

b. 1944

American fiddle player (1944–2021)

Byron Dorgan

b. 1942

American politician (born 1942)

Byron Farwell

b. 1921

American historian and politician

Byron G. Harlan

b. 1861

American singer

Byron Looper

American convicted murderer and political assassin

Byron Saxton

b. 1981

American professional wrestling color commentator

Byron Schammer

b. 1985

Australian rules footballer, born 1985

Byron White

b. 1917

US Supreme Court justice and pro football player (1917–2002)

Byun Yo-han

b. 1986

South Korean actor (born 1986)

C. Aubrey Smith

b. 1863

English cricketer and actor (1863–1948)

C. B. Dollaway

b. 1983

American collegiate wrestler and mixed martial arts fighter

C. B. Fry

b. 1872

English sportsman and writer (1872–1956)