Leading Figures in History

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

58072 persons found

Vance Heafner

b. 1954

American professional golfer (1954–2012)

Vance Palmer

Australian writer

Vance Trimble

b. 1913

American journalist (1913–2021)

Vanessa Amorosi

b. 1981

Australian singer-songwriter and recording artist (born 1981)

Vanessa Bell Armstrong

b. 1953

American gospel singer

Vanessa Boslak

b. 1982

French pole vaulter

Vanessa Briscoe Hay

b. 1955

American singer and songwriter (born 1955)

Vanessa Bryant

b. 1982

Mexican-American philanthropist and public figure (born 1982)

Vanessa Carlton

b. 1980

American singer-songwriter and pianist (born 1980)

Vanessa Grigoriadis

b. 1973

American journalist

Vanessa Harding

b. 1970

American professional wrestler and manager

Vanessa James

b. 1987

Canadian pair skater (born 1987)

Vanessa Kirby

b. 1988

British actress (born 1987/88)

Vanessa Marcil

b. 1968

American actress (born 1968)

Vanessa Watts

b. 1987

Jamaican cricketer (born 1987)

Vanessa White

b. 1989

English singer (born 1989)

Vanessa-Mae

b. 1978

British-Thai violinist and skier (born 1978)

Vangelis

Greek composer and musician (1943–2022)

Vangelis (wrestler)

b. 1981

Mexican professional wrestler

Vangelis Krios

b. 1973

Greek footballer

Vangelis Mantzaris

b. 1990

Greek basketball player (born 1990)

Vangelis Moras

b. 1981

Greek footballer and manager (born 1981)

Vangelis Nastos

b. 1980

Greek footballer

Vangelis Vourtzoumis

b. 1969

Greek basketball player