Leading Figures in History

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

39103 persons found

Albert II of Germany

b. 1397

King of Hungary 1437–1439, King of the Romans 1438–1439, King of Bohemia 1438–1439

Albert II, Duke of Austria

Duke of Austria and Styria

Albert III, Duke of Austria

Duke of Austria from 1365 to 1395

Albert Irvin

b. 1922

English painter (1922–2015)

Albert Jean Amateau

b. 1889

Turkish rabbi, businessman, lawyer, and social activist (1889–1996)

Albert Kesselring

German military officer (1885–1960)

Albert Ketèlbey

b. 1875

English composer and pianist (1875–1959)

Albert King

b. 1923

American blues musician (1923–1992)

Albert Kivikas

Estonian writer and journalist

Albert Kotin

b. 1907

American painter (1907–1980)

Albert Lamorisse

French filmmaker, film producer, and writer (1922–1970)

Albert Lance

b. 1925

French opera singer

Albert Lebrun

b. 1871

President of France from 1932 to 1940

Albert Leduc

Canadian ice hockey player

Albert Luthuli

South African politician (c. 1898–1967)

Albert M. Greenfield

b. 1887

American businessman

Albert Mangelsdorff

German jazz trombonist

Albert Marque

b. 1872

French sculptor

Albert Murray (writer)

American writer

Albert Namatjira

b. 1902

Australian painter (1902–1959)

Albert Norden

German politician (1904–1982)

Albert of Brandenburg

b. 1490

Catholic cardinal (1490–1545)

Albert of Saxony (philosopher)

German theologian and philosopher (c.1320-1390)

Albert Ogilvie

Premier of Tasmania from 1934 until 1939