Leading Figures in History

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

62243 persons found

Winston Duke

b. 1986

Tobagonian actor (born 1986)

Winston Graham

b. 1908

English novelist (1908–2003)

Winston Reid

b. 1988

New Zealand footballer (born 1988)

Winston Rekert

Canadian actor

Winthrop M. Crane

b. 1853

American politician (1853–1920)

Winthrop Mackworth Praed

English politician and poet

Winthrop Paul Rockefeller

American politician (1948–2006)

Winton M. Blount

American industrialist and postmaster general (1921–2002)

Wisława Szymborska

b. 1923

Polish poet and Nobel laureate (1923–2012)

Wissam al-Hassan

Lebanese security official (1965–2012)

Witold Gombrowicz

Polish writer (1904–1969)

Witold Hurewicz

b. 1904

Polish mathematician (1904–1956)

Witold Pilecki

Polish military officer (1901–1948)

Witold Smorawiński

b. 1964

Witte de With

Dutch States Navy officer (1599–1658)

Wiyogo Atmodarminto

Indonesian general and diplomat

Wiz Khalifa

b. 1987

American rapper and singer (born 1987)

Wizkid

b. 1990

Nigerian singer (born 1990)

Władysław Bartoszewski

Polish politician and activist (1922–2015)

Władysław Gomułka

Leader of Poland (1947–1948; 1956–1970)

Władysław Horodecki

b. 1863

Polish architect (1863–1930)

Władysław I Herman

Duke of Poland

Władysław II Jagiełło

Grand Duke of Lithuania (1377–1434); King of Poland (1386–1434)

Władysław II the Exile

High Duke of Poland from 1138 to 1146