Leading Figures in History

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

39106 persons found

Dorothy McGuire

b. 1916

American actress (1916–2001)

Dorothy P. Lathrop

b. 1891

American writer and illustrator (1891–1980)

Dorothy Parker

American poet, writer, critic (1893–1967)

Dorothy Provine

American singer, dancer, actress (1935–2010)

Dorothy Richardson

b. 1873

British author and journalist (1873–1957)

Dorothy Round

b. 1908

British tennis player (1909–1982)

Dorothy Ruth Pirone

American biographer; daughter of Babe Ruth

Dorothy Salisbury Davis

American novelist

Dorothy Shea (librarian)

b. 1941

Australian librarian

Dorothy Shirley

b. 1939

British athlete (born 1939)

Dorothy Stanley

b. 1924

American educator and activist (1924–1990)

Dorothy Straight

b. 1958

American author (born 1958)

Dorothy Stratten

Canadian Playmate and actress (1960–1980)

Dorothy Sunrise Lorentino

b. 1909

Native American teacher (1909-2005)

Dorothy Tutin

British actress (1930–2001)

Dorothy West

b. 1907

American novelist (1907–1998)

Dorothy Wilde

b. 1895

English socialite (1895–1941)

Dorsey Levens

b. 1970

American football player (born 1970)

Dositheus II of Jerusalem

b. 1641

Greek Orthodox theologian (1641–1707)

Dottie Pepper

b. 1965

American golfer and sports broadcaster (born 1965)

Dotty Lynch

Douangchay Phichit

Laotian politician

Doudou Ndoye

b. 1944

Senegalese lawyer and politician

Doug Ashdown

b. 1942

Australian singer-songwriter