Leading Figures in History

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

39106 persons found

Clyde Fitch

b. 1865

American playwright (1865–1909)

Clyde Kennard

American soldier and civil rights leader (1927–1963)

Clyde Snow

American forensic anthropologist (1928–2014)

Clyde Walcott

West Indian Test cricketer

Clyfford Still

American painter (1904–1980)

Cobi Jones

b. 1970

American soccer player (born 1970)

Cochise

Apache tribe chief (c. 1805–1874)

Coco Chanel

b. 1883

French fashion designer (1883–1971)

Coco Laboy

b. 1939

Puerto Rican baseball player (born 1940)

Cody Bellinger

b. 1995

American baseball player (born 1995)

Cody Eakin

b. 1991

Canadian ice hockey player (born 1991)

Cody Gakpo

b. 1999

Dutch footballer (born 1999)

Cody Hay

b. 1983

Canadian pair skater (born 1983)

Cody Kasch

b. 1987

American actor (born 1987)

Cody Rhodes

b. 1985

American professional wrestler (born 1985)

Cody Walker (actor)

b. 1988

American actor

Coen de Koning

Dutch speed skater and cyclist

Coenraad Hiebendaal

Dutch rower

Coi Leray

b. 1997

American rapper and singer (born 1997)

Coke (footballer)

b. 1987

Spanish footballer (born 1987)

Col Joye

Australian pop singer-songwriter, musician (1936–2025)

Colbie Caillat

b. 1985

American singer-songwriter (born 1985)

Cole Kimball

b. 1985

American baseball player (born 1985)

Cole Palmer

b. 2002

English footballer (born 2002)