Leading Figures in History

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

62243 persons found

Victoria Spivey

b. 1906

American blues singer and songwriter (1906–1976)

Victoria Tennant

b. 1950

British actress (born 1950)

Victoria Vetri

b. 1944

American model and actress (born 1944)

Victoria Wood

British comedian (1953–2016)

Victoria Woodhull

American women's suffrage activist (1838–1927)

Victoria, Crown Princess of Sweden

b. 1977

Heir apparent to the Swedish throne (born 1977)

Victoria, Princess Royal

German Empress in 1888

Victorien Sardou

b. 1831

French dramatist (1831–1908)

Victorinus Youn Kong-hi

b. 1924

Archbishop of Gwangju

Victory Tischler-Blue

b. 1959

American musician and filmmaker

Vida Blue

b. 1949

American baseball player (1949–2023)

Vidal Sassoon

British hairstylist (1928–2012)

Vidar Johansen (musician)

b. 1953

Musical artist

Vidkun Quisling

b. 1887

Norwegian politician and Nazi collaborator (1887–1945)

Vidrik Rootare

b. 1906

Estonian chess player (1906–1981)

Vidya Charan Shukla

Indian politician

Viggo Jensen

Danish sportsman

Viggo Jensen (footballer, born 1947)

b. 1947

Danish footballer and manager

Viggo Mortensen

b. 1958

American actor (born 1958)

Vigilius of Trent

Christian bishop, martyr and saint (353–405)

Viglius

b. 1507

Dutch statesman and jurist

Vijay Bharadwaj

b. 1975

Indian cricketer and cricket coach

Vijay Merchant

b. 1911

Indian cricketer (1911–1987)

Vijay Tendulkar

Indian playwright (1928-2008)