Leading Figures in History

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

39106 persons found

Deokjong of Goryeo

b. 1016

King of Goryeo from 1031 to 1034

Deposed Queen Yun

b. 1455

Queen of Joseon from 1476 to 1479

DeQuan Jones

b. 1990

American basketball player (born 1990)

Dercy Gonçalves

b. 1907

Brazilian comedian (1907–2008)

Derek Birdsall

b. 1934

British graphic designer (1934–2024)

Derek Boogaard

Canadian ice hockey player (1982–2011)

Derek Chinnery

b. 1925

Derek Dooley (American football)

b. 1968

American football player and coach (born 1968)

Derek Dougan

Northern Irish footballer and manager (1938–2007)

Derek Emslie, Lord Kingarth

b. 1949

Derek Fisher

b. 1974

American basketball player and coach (born 1974)

Derek Forbes

b. 1956

Scottish musician

Derek Hawksworth

b. 1927

English footballer (1927–2021)

Derek Higgins

b. 1964

Irish former race car driver (born 1964)

Derek Hodge

U.S. Virgin Islander politician and lawyer

Derek Hough

b. 1985

American dancer, choreographer, actor, singer (born 1985)

Derek Ibbotson

b. 1932

English runner (1932–2017)

Derek Jeter

b. 1974

American baseball player (born 1974)

Derek Lampe

b. 1937

English footballer

Derek Leckenby

English pop and rock musician (1943–1994)

Derek Lowe

b. 1973

American baseball player (born 1973)

Derek McInnes

b. 1971

Scottish football manager (born 1971)

Derek Minter

b. 1932

British motorcycle racer

Derek Morris (ice hockey)

b. 1978

Canadian ice hockey player (born 1978)