Leading Figures in History

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

62243 persons found

Vanessa Lachey

b. 1980

Filipino actress (born 1980)

Vanessa Marano

b. 1992

American actress (born 1992)

Vanessa Marcil

b. 1968

American actress (born 1968)

Vanessa Watts

b. 1987

Jamaican cricketer (born 1987)

Vanessa White

b. 1989

English singer (born 1989)

Vanessa-Mae

b. 1978

British-Thai violinist and skier (born 1978)

Vangelis

Greek composer and musician (1943–2022)

Vangelis (wrestler)

b. 1981

Mexican professional wrestler

Vangelis Krios

b. 1973

Greek footballer

Vangelis Mantzaris

b. 1990

Greek basketball player (born 1990)

Vangelis Moras

b. 1981

Greek footballer and manager (born 1981)

Vangelis Nastos

b. 1980

Greek footballer

Vangelis Vourtzoumis

b. 1969

Greek basketball player

Vanilla Ice

b. 1967

American rapper (born 1967)

Vannesa Rosales

b. 1989

Venezuelan activist and teacher

Vannevar Bush

American science official (1890–1974)

Vardo Rumessen

b. 1942

Estonian pianist, musicologist and politician

Varghese Payyappilly

b. 1876

Indian Catholic priest (1876–1929)

Varian Fry

b. 1907

American journalist (1907–1967)

Värner Lootsmann

b. 1945

Estonian politician (born 1945)

Varsha Bhosle

Indian singer, journalist and writer (1956–2012)

Varun Dhawan

b. 1987

Indian actor (born 1987)

Varvara Gracheva

b. 2000

French tennis player (born 2000)

Vasant Ranjane

b. 1937

Indian cricketer (1937–2011)