Leading Figures in History

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

58072 persons found

Wieke Dijkstra

b. 1984

Dutch field hockey player

Wiel Nolens

Dutch politician

Wieland Wagner

German stage director and impresario (1917–1966)

Wieteke van Dort

b. 1943

Dutch actress and singer (1943–2024)

Wietse van Alten

b. 1978

Dutch archer

Wihtred of Kent

King of Kent from 670 – 725

Wijda Mazereeuw

b. 1953

Dutch swimmer (born 1953)

Wiki González

b. 1974

Venezuelan baseball player (born 1974)

Wikus du Toit

b. 1972

South African composer and director (born 1972)

Wil Albeda

Dutch politician (1925–2014)

Wil Cordero

b. 1971

Puerto Rican baseball player (born 1971)

Wil McCarthy

b. 1966

American science fiction writer (born 1966)

Wil Nieves

b. 1977

Puerto Rican baseball player (born 1977)

Wil Wheaton

b. 1972

American actor (born 1972)

Wilbert Awdry

b. 1911

British author and vicar (1911–1997)

Wilbert Harrison

American rhythm and blues musician (1929–1994)

Wilbert Robinson

b. 1863

American baseball player and manager (1864–1934)

Wilbur Mills

American politician (1909–1992)

Wilbur Norman Christiansen

b. 1913

Australian radio astronomer and electrical engineer

Wilbur Snyder

b. 1929

American professional wrestler and football player (1929 – 1991)

Wilbur Ware

b. 1923

American bassist (1923–1979)

Wild Bill Hickok

b. 1837

American soldier, gunman, gambler, and actor (1837–1876)

Wiley Post

20th-century American aviator

Wiley Reed

Musical artist