Leading Figures in History

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

62243 persons found

X González

b. 1999

American activist and gun control advocate

X. J. Kennedy

b. 1929

American poet (1929–2026)

Xanana Gusmão

b. 1946

Prime Minister of Timor-Leste (2007–2015; since 2023)

Xander Bogaerts

b. 1992

Aruban baseball player (born 1992)

Xavi Annunziata

b. 1987

Spanish footballer (born 1987)

Xavi Pascual (basketball)

b. 1972

Catalan professional basketball coach

Xavi Simons

b. 2003

Dutch footballer (born 2003)

Xavier Bichat

French anatomist and pathologist (1771–1802)

Xavier Cugat

Catalan-American musician and bandleader (1900–1990)

Xavier Herbert

b. 1901

Australian writer (1901–1984)

Xavier Lesage

b. 1885

French equestrian

Xavier Malisse

b. 1980

Belgian tennis coach and former tennis player (1980)

Xavier Marchand

b. 1973

French swimmer

Xavier McDaniel

b. 1963

American basketball player (born 1963)

Xavier Nady

b. 1978

American baseball player (born 1978)

Xavier Rhodes

b. 1990

American football player (born 1990)

Xavier Thaninayagam

b. 1913

Sri Lankan Tamil scholar

Xavier Tondo

Spanish cyclist (1978–2011)

Xavier Trias

b. 1946

Spanish politician (born 1946)

Xavier Waterkeyn

b. 1965

Australian writer and literary agent

Xavier Woods

b. 1986

American professional wrestler (born 1986)

Xavier Worthy

b. 2003

American football player (born 2003)

Xavier Zubiri

Spanish philosopher (1898–1983)

Xenia Knoll

b. 1992

Swiss tennis player (born 1992)