Leading Figures in History

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

39104 persons found

Carol Chomsky

b. 1930

American linguist and education specialist (1930–2008)

Carol I of Romania

b. 1839

Monarch of Romania from 1866 to 1914

Carol Kane

b. 1952

American actress (born 1952)

Carol Karp

b. 1926

American mathematician (1926–1972)

Carol Kirkwood

b. 1962

Scottish weather presenter (born 1962)

Carol Leifer

b. 1956

American comedian

Carol MacReady

b. 1952

English actress

Carol Moseley Braun

b. 1947

American politician and lawyer (born 1947)

Carol Reed

English film director (1906–1976)

Carol Ryrie Brink

American novelist (1895-1981)

Carol Shields

b. 1935

Canadian writer

Carol Thatcher

b. 1953

English journalist (born 1953)

Carol Zhao

b. 1995

Canadian tennis player born 1995

Carola of Vasa

b. 1833

Queen of Saxony from 1873 to 1902

Carole Achache

b. 1952

French writer, photographer and actress

Carole Ann Ford

b. 1940

English actress (born 1940)

Carole Bouquet

b. 1957

French actress (born 1957)

Carole Fredericks

b. 1952

American singer

Carole Jordan

b. 1941

British astronomer (1941–2026)

Carole Landis

American actress (1919–1948)

Carole Stone

b. 1942

British writer (born 1942)

Carolin Schnarre

b. 1992

German Paralympic equestrian

Carolina Alves (tennis)

b. 1996

Brazilian tennis player (born 1996)

Carolina Horta

b. 1992

Brazilian beach volleyball player (born 1992)