Leading Figures in History

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

39106 persons found

Denis Whitaker

Canadian athlete, soldier, businessman, and author (1915–2001)

Denis Žvegelj

b. 1972

Slovenian rower

Denise Cronenberg

Canadian costume designer (1938–2020)

Denise Kingsmill, Baroness Kingsmill

b. 1947

British Baroness (born 1947)

Denise LaSalle

b. 1934

American singer (1934–2018)

Denise Lewis

b. 1972

British media personality and athlete (born 1972)

Denise McCluggage

American journalist (1927–2015)

Denise Narcisse-Mair

Canadian musician (1940–2010)

Denise Nickerson

American actress (1957–2019)

Denise Pearson

b. 1968

Musical artist

Denise Pelletier

Canadian actress

Denise Robins

English novelist (1897–1985)

Denise van Outen

b. 1974

English actress and television presenter (born 1974)

Deniss Rakels

b. 1992

Latvian footballer

Deniss Vasiļjevs

b. 1999

Latvian figure skater (born 1999)

Denisse Guerrero

b. 1980

Mexican musician and singer-songwriter (born 1980)

Deniz Barış

b. 1977

Turkish footballer (born 1977)

Deniz Baykal

b. 1938

Turkish politician (1938–2023)

Dennis Bergkamp

b. 1969

Dutch football coach and player (born 1969)

Dennis Brain

b. 1921

Virtuoso horn player

Dennis Canavan

b. 1942

Scottish politician

Dennis Crowley

b. 1976

American Internet entrepreneur

Dennis Culp

b. 1970

Musical artist

Dennis Danell

b. 1961

American guitarist (1961–2000)