Leading Figures in History

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

62243 persons found

Carol Shields

b. 1935

Canadian writer

Carol Thatcher

b. 1953

English journalist (born 1953)

Carol Vadnais

Canadian ice hockey player (1945–2014)

Carol Zhao

b. 1995

Canadian tennis player born 1995

Carola of Vasa

b. 1833

Queen of Saxony from 1873 to 1902

Carole Achache

b. 1952

French writer, photographer and actress

Carole Ann Ford

b. 1940

English actress (born 1940)

Carole Bouquet

b. 1957

French actress (born 1957)

Carole Fredericks

b. 1952

American singer

Carole Jordan

b. 1941

British astronomer (1941–2026)

Carole Landis

American actress (1919–1948)

Carole Lombard

b. 1908

American actress (1908–1942)

Carole Shelley

British actress (1939–2018)

Carole Stone

b. 1942

British writer (born 1942)

Carolin Schiewe

b. 1988

German footballer (born 1988)

Carolin Schnarre

b. 1992

German Paralympic equestrian

Carolina Alves (tennis)

b. 1996

Brazilian tennis player (born 1996)

Carolina Horta

b. 1992

Brazilian beach volleyball player (born 1992)

Caroline Aaron

b. 1952

American actress (born 1952)

Caroline Aherne

English actress, comedian and writer (1963–2016)

Caroline Aigle

b. 1974

French Air Force officer (1974–2007)

Caroline Ansink

b. 1959

Dutch musician (born 1959)

Caroline Dinenage

b. 1971

British politician (born 1971)

Caroline Dolehide

b. 1998

American tennis player (born 1998)