Leading Figures in History

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

62243 persons found

Carlton Cole

b. 1983

English footballer (born 1983)

Carlton Sherwood

b. 1946

American journalist

Carly Fiorina

b. 1954

American businesswoman and politician (born 1954)

Carly Hibberd

Australian cyclist

Carly Simon

b. 1943

American musician (born 1943)

Carly Smithson

b. 1983

Irish singer

Carm Lino Spiteri

b. 1932

Maltese architect and politician (1932–2008)

Carmel Quinn

b. 1925

Irish-American singer and actress (1925–2021)

Carmella (wrestler)

b. 1987

American professional wrestler, dancer and model (born 1987)

Carmelo Anthony

b. 1984

American basketball player (born 1984)

Carmelo Simeone

b. 1933

Argentine association footballer

Carmen Argenziano

b. 1943

American actor (1943–2019)

Carmen Basilio

American boxer (1927–2012)

Carmen Belén Richardson

Puerto Rican actress (1930–2012)

Carmen Cali

b. 1978

American baseball player (born 1978)

Carmen Callil

b. 1938

Australian publisher and writer (1938–2022)

Carmen Cavallaro

b. 1913

American pianist (1913–1989)

Carmen Cozza

b. 1930

American athlete and football coach (1930–2018)

Carmen de Icaza, 8th Baroness of Claret

b. 1899

Spanish journalist

Carmen Delgado Votaw

b. 1935

Puerto Rican politician (1935–2017)

Carmen Dillon

b. 1908

British art director (1908–2000)

Carmen Dragon

b. 1914

American conductor, composer, and arranger

Carmen Duncan

b. 1942

Australian actress and activist (1942–2019)

Carmen Electra

b. 1972

American actress and model (born 1972)