Leading Figures in History

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

58072 persons found

Yvette Williams

b. 1929

New Zealand athlete (1929–2019)

Yvie Burnett

b. 1968

Scottish mezzo-soprano and vocal coach

Yvon Deschamps

b. 1935

Canadian actor, author, and entertainment producer

Yvon Dupuis

b. 1926

Canadian politician (1926–2017)

Yvon Durelle

b. 1929

Canadian boxer (1929–2007)

Yvon Mvogo

b. 1994

Footballer (born 1994)

Yvon Robert

Canadian professional wrestler (1914 – 1971)

Yvonne B. Miller

American politician

Yvonne Brewster

b. 1938

Jamaican actress and theatre director (1938–2025)

Yvonne Craig

b. 1937

American actress (1937–2015)

Yvonne De Carlo

b. 1922

Canadian-born American actress, dancer and singer (1922–2007)

Yvonne Lefébure

b. 1898

French pianist and teacher

Yvonne Loriod

French musician (1924–2010)

Yvonne Murray

b. 1964

Scottish athlete (born 1964)

Yvonne Sampson

b. 1980

Australian television sports presenter

Yvonne Strahovski

b. 1982

Australian actress (born 1982)

Yvonne Sylvain

b. 1907

Haitian physician (1907–1989)

Yvonne van Gennip

b. 1964

Dutch speed skater (born 1964)

Yvor Winters

b. 1900

American poet (1900–1968)

Za'Darius Smith

b. 1992

American football player (born 1992)

Zac Brown Band

b. 1978

American country music band

Zac Efron

b. 1987

American actor (born 1987)

Zac Gallen

b. 1995

American baseball player (born 1995)

Zac Posen

b. 1980

American fashion designer (born 1980)