Leading Figures in History

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

39106 persons found

Dicky Wells

b. 1907

American jazz trombonist (1907–1985)

Dídac Vilà

b. 1989

Spanish footballer

Diddú

b. 1955

Icelandic soprano and songwriter

Didi (footballer, born 1928)

Brazilian footballer (1928–2001)

Didi Conn

b. 1951

American actress (born 1951)

Didier Agathe

b. 1975

French footballer (born 1975)

Didier Auriol

b. 1958

French rally driver (born 1958)

Didier Cuche

b. 1974

Swiss alpine skier

Didier Digard

b. 1986

French footballer (born 1986)

Didier Mouron

b. 1958

Didier Pironi

French racing driver (1952–1987)

Didier Pitre

Canadian ice hockey player (1883–1934)

Didier Van Cauwelaert

b. 1960

French author of Belgian descent (born 1960)

Didier Ya Konan

b. 1984

Ivorian footballer (born 1984)

Didius Julianus

Roman emperor in 193

Diego Abad de Santillán

b. 1897

Spanish anarchist, author, economist (1897–1983)

Diego Alves

b. 1985

Brazilian footballer (born 1985)

Diego Barisone

b. 1989

Argentine footballer (1989–2015)

Diego Corrales

American boxer

Diego de Almagro

Spanish conquistador (1475–1538)

Diego Domínguez (rugby union)

b. 1966

Argentina & Italy international rugby union player (born 1966)

Diego Falcinelli

b. 1991

Italian footballer (born 1991)

Diego Forlán

b. 1979

Uruguayan footballer and manager (born 1979)

Diego Klattenhoff

b. 1979

Canadian actor (born 1979)