Leading Figures in History

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

58072 persons found

Bob Denard

French mercenary (1929–2007)

Bob Denver

American actor (1935–2005)

Bob Diamond (banker)

b. 1951

Anglo-American banker and business executive

Bob Diry

b. 1884

Austrian boxer

Bob Dole

b. 1923

American politician and attorney (1923–2021)

Bob Dyer

b. 1909

American-born vaudeville entertainer, radio personality and quiz show host

Bob Dylan

b. 1941

American singer-songwriter (born 1941)

Bob Edgar

American politician (1943–2013)

Bob Edwards (British journalist)

British journalist

Bob Eggleton

b. 1960

American artist (born 1960)

Bob Evans (restaurateur)

b. 1918

American restaurateur

Bob Evans (wrestler)

b. 1972

American professional wrestler

Bob Fillion

b. 1920

Canadian ice hockey player

Bob Fitzsimmons

b. 1863

English boxer (1863–1917)

Bob Flanigan (singer)

b. 1926

Musical artist

Bob Fosse

b. 1927

American choreographer, dancer, and director (1927–1987)

Bob Frankford

b. 1939

Canadian politician (1939–2015)

Bob Friend (newscaster)

Bob Gale

b. 1951

American writer and filmmaker (born 1951)

Bob Geigel

b. 1924

American professional wrestler and promoter (1924–2014)

Bob Geldof

b. 1951

Irish singer-songwriter and political activist (born 1951)

Bob Godfrey

b. 1921

English animator (1921–2013)

Bob Golic

b. 1957

American actor and football player (born 1957)

Bob Goodlatte

b. 1952

American politician (born 1952)