Leading Figures in History

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

24408 persons found

Edward Heath

b. 1916

Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1970 to 1974

Edward Holyoke

American clergyman (1689–1769

Edward Hopper

American painter and printmaker (1882–1967)

Edward Huggins Johnstone

American judge

Edward I

b. 1239

King of England from 1272 to 1307

Edward II

b. 1284

King of England from 1307 to 1327

Edward III

King of England from 1327 to 1377

Edward IV

b. 1442

King of England (1461–70, 1471–83)

Edward J. Flanagan

Irish-born American priest (1886–1948)

Edward J. King

b. 1925

American politician (1925–2006)

Edward Jenner

b. 1749

English physician (1749–1823)

Edward Kenna

b. 1919

Australian soldier and Victoria Cross recipient

Edward L. Moyers

American businessman

Edward Lawson (VC)

English recipient of the Victoria Cross (1873–1955)

Edward Lear

b. 1812

British artist and writer (1812–1888)

Edward Lee (writer)

b. 1957

American novelist

Edward Lhuyd

British scientist, geographer, historian and antiquary (1660–1709)

Edward Livingston

b. 1764

American politician and jurist (1764–1836)

Edward Max Nicholson

British environmentalist and ornithologist

Edward Maya

b. 1986

Romanian musician (born 1986)

Edward Montagu, 2nd Earl of Manchester

English army officer and courtier

Edward Mujica

b. 1984

Venezuelan baseball player (born 1984)

Edward Mulhare

Irish American actor (1923–1997)

Edward Norton Lorenz

American mathematician (1917–2008)