Leading Figures in History

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

58072 persons found

Belinda Hocking

b. 1990

Australian swimmer

Belinda Stronach

b. 1966

Canadian politician (born 1966)

Belkis Ayón

Cuban visual artist (1967–1999)

Bell hooks

b. 1952

American author and activist (1952–2021)

Bella Abzug

b. 1920

American politician (1920–1998)

Bella Davidovich

b. 1928

Soviet-American pianist (born 1928)

Bella Freud

b. 1961

British fashion designer (born 1961)

Bella Hadid

b. 1996

American fashion model (born 1996)

Bella Heathcote

b. 1987

Australian actress (born 1987)

Bella Ramsey

b. 2003

English actor (born 2003)

Bella Rosenfeld

Russian Jewish writer (1889–1944)

Bella Thorne

b. 1997

American actress and singer (born 1997)

Belle da Costa Greene

American librarian (1879–1950)

Belmiro de Almeida

b. 1858

Brazilian artist (1858–1935)

Belva Plain

b. 1915

American writer (1915–2010)

Ben Affleck

b. 1972

American actor and filmmaker (born 1972)

Ben Alexander (rugby league)

Australian rugby league footballer (1971–1992)

Ben Askren

b. 1984

American wrestler and mixed martial artist (born 1984)

Ben Atchley

b. 1930

American politician (1930–2018)

Ben Bailey

b. 1970

American comedian, game show host (born 1970)

Ben Barba

b. 1989

Australian former rugby league footballer

Ben Barnes (actor)

b. 1981

English actor (born 1981)

Ben Barnes (Texas politician)

b. 1938

American politician (born 1938)

Ben Bass (actor)

b. 1968

American-Canadian actor