Leading Figures in History

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

62243 persons found

Breyten Breytenbach

b. 1939

South African writer and painter (1939–2024)

Breyton Paulse

b. 1976

South African rugby union player

Bria Hartley

b. 1992

French-American basketball player (born 1992)

Brian Adam

Scottish politician (1948–2013)

Brian Adams (wrestler)

American professional wrestler (1964–2007)

Brian Aherne

b. 1902

English actor (1902–1986)

Brian Aldiss

b. 1925

British science-fiction writer (1925–2017)

Brian Auger

b. 1939

English keyboardist (b. 1939)

Brian Austin Green

b. 1973

American actor (born 1973)

Brian Azzarello

b. 1962

American comic book writer

Brian Bellows

b. 1964

Canadian ice hockey player (born 1964)

Brian Benben

b. 1956

American actor (born 1956)

Brian Bevan

Australian rugby league footballer

Brian Blessed

b. 1936

British actor (born 1936)

Brian Bloom

b. 1970

American actor (born 1970)

Brian Boitano

b. 1963

United States figure skater (born 1963)

Brian Booth

b. 1933

Australian cricketer and field hockey player (1933–2023)

Brian Boru

Historical king of Ireland from 1002 to 1014

Brian Brain

b. 1940

English cricketer (1940–2023)

Brian Branch

b. 2001

American football player (born 2001)

Brian Campbell

b. 1979

Canadian ice hockey player (born 1979)

Brian Chippendale

b. 1973

Musician and graphic artist

Brian Clarke

b. 1953

British architectural artist and painter (1953–2025)

Brian Clay

Australia international rugby league footballer