Leading Figures in History

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

58072 persons found

Wilhelm Wirtinger

b. 1865

Austrian mathematician (1865–1945)

Wilhelm Wundt

b. 1832

German founder of psychology (1832–1920)

Wilhelm Zaisser

b. 1893

German politician

Wilhelmina Barns-Graham

b. 1912

British abstract artist (1912–2004)

Wilhelmina Hay Abbott

b. 1884

Scottish suffragist, editor and feminist lecturer

Wilhelmina of Prussia, Princess of Orange

b. 1751

Princess of Orange from 1767 to 1806

Wilhelmina of the Netherlands

b. 1880

Queen of the Netherlands from 1890 to 1948

Wilhelmine Amalie of Brunswick-Lüneburg

b. 1673

Holy Roman Empress from 1705 to 1711

Wilhelmus Beekman

b. 1623

Dutch politician (1623–1707)

Wilkie Collins

English novelist and playwright (1824–1889)

Wilko de Vogt

b. 1975

Dutch footballer

Will Arnett

b. 1970

Canadian actor (born 1970)

Will Blalock

b. 1983

American basketball player (born 1983)

Will Bosisto

b. 1993

Australian cricketer

Will Butler

b. 1982

American musician

Will Calhoun

b. 1964

American drummer (born 1964)

Will Carleton

b. 1845

American poet (1845–1912)

Will Champion

b. 1978

English drummer (born 1978)

Will Chase

b. 1970

American actor and singer (born 1970)

Will Clarke (novelist)

b. 1970

American novelist

Will Claye

b. 1991

American triple jumper and long jumper (born 1991)

Will Clyburn

b. 1990

American basketball player (born 1990)

Will Crooks

British trade unionist and politician (1852–1921)

Will Cullen Hart

b. 1971

American musician (1971–2024)