Leading Figures in History

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

24408 persons found

Frances Marion

American screenwriter, director, journalist and author

Frances McDormand

b. 1957

American actor and producer (born 1957)

Frances O'Connor

b. 1967

Australian actress (born 1967)

Frances Perkins

American workers rights advocate (1880–1965)

Frances Scott Fitzgerald

American journalist (1921–1986)

Francesca Annis

b. 1945

English actress (born 1945)

Francesca Capaldi

b. 2004

American actress (born 2004)

Francesca Schiavone

b. 1980

Italian tennis player (born 1980)

Francesco Algarotti

Italian polymath (1712–1764)

Francesco Antonio Bonporti

b. 1672

Italian composer (1672–1749)

Francesco Antonio Pistocchi

Italian singer, composer and librettist (1659–1726)

Francesco Antonio Vallotti

b. 1697

Italian composer

Francesco Araja

b. 1709

Italian composer (1709–1762/1770)

Francesco Baracca

b. 1888

Italian World War I flying ace

Francesco Berni

Italian poet (1497/98–1535)

Francesco Buhagiar

Prime Minister of Malta (1876-1934)

Francesco Buonamici (architect)

Italian architect

Francesco Bussone da Carmagnola

Italian condottiero

Francesco Guicciardini

Italian writer, historian, and politician (1483–1540)

Francesco Maidalchini

b. 1631

Italian Catholic cardinal (1631–1700)

Francesco Manfredini

b. 1684

Italian composer

Francesco Marchisano

b. 1929

Italian Cardinal

Francesco Maria del Monte

b. 1549

Italian Cardinal, diplomat and arts patron (1549–1627)

Francesco Moser

b. 1951

Italian cyclist (born 1951)