Leading Figures in History

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

39103 persons found

Alan Brownjohn

b. 1931

English poet and novelist (1931–2024)

Alan Campbell, Baron Campbell of Alloway

b. 1917

British judge, barrister and author

Alan Carr

b. 1976

English comedian, TV personality (born 1976)

Alan Cheuse

Novelist, short story writer, critic

Alan Connolly (cricketer)

b. 1939

Australian cricketer

Alan Cranston

b. 1914

American politician and journalist (1914–2000)

Alan Cunningham

b. 1887

British Army general (1887–1983)

Alan Dale

b. 1947

New Zealand actor (born 1947)

Alan Dale (singer)

American singer (1925–2002)

Alan Davidson (cricketer, born 1929)

b. 1929

Australian cricketer (1929–2021)

Alan Dowson

b. 1970

English football player and manager

Alan Fairfax

b. 1906

Australian cricketer (1906–1955)

Alan G. Poindexter

American test pilot and astronaut (1961–2012)

Alan García

President of Peru (1985–1990 and 2006–2011)

Alan Gorrie

b. 1946

Scottish musician

Alan Hacker

Musical artist

Alan Hansen

b. 1955

Scottish footballer (born 1955)

Alan Haselhurst

b. 1937

British Conservative politician and life peer (1937–2026)

Alan Hickinbotham

Australian rules football player and coach (1925-2010)

Alan Hinkes

b. 1954

British Himalayan mountaineer

Alan Hodgkinson

b. 1936

English footballer and coach

Alan Hollinghurst

b. 1954

English novelist (born 1954)

Alan Hovhaness

American composer (1911–2000)

Alan Huckle

b. 1948

British Colonial Governor and Commissioner