Leading Figures in History

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

39106 persons found

Diarmait Mac Murchada

King of Leinster, Ireland (1110 – 1171)

Diarmuid O'Sullivan

b. 1978

Irish hurling coach

Dick Ayers

b. 1924

American cartoonist

Dick Balharry

Scottish conservationist, writer, and wildlife photographer (1937–2015)

Dick Bruna

b. 1927

Dutch author and artist (1927–2017)

Dick Button

b. 1929

American figure skater (1929–2025)

Dick Chrysler

b. 1942

American politician (born 1942)

Dick Clark

American radio and television personality (1929–2012)

Dick Dale

b. 1937

American surf rock guitarist (1937–2019)

Dick Foran

b. 1910

American actor (1910–1979)

Dick Gaughan

b. 1948

Scottish musician (born 1948)

Dick Gray

American baseball player (1931–2013)

Dick Gregory

American comedian, actor, writer, activist and social critic (1932–2017)

Dick Halligan

b. 1943

American musician and composer (1943–2022)

Dick Harmon

b. 1947

American golf instructor (1947–2006)

Dick Howser

b. 1936

American baseball player and manager (1936–1987)

Dick Hyde (musician)

b. 1936

American trombonist (1936–2019)

Dick Irvin

Canadian ice hockey player and coach (1892–1957)

Dick Johnson (racing driver)

b. 1945

Australian racing driver (born 1945)

Dick Martin

American comedian (1922–2008)

Dick May

American racing driver

Dick McBride (poet)

American poet

Dick Motz

New Zealand cricketer

Dick Murdoch

American professional wrestler (1946-1996)