Leading Figures in History

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

39106 persons found

Duffy Lewis

American baseball player (1888–1979)

Dugan Basham

b. 1952

American racing driver (born 1952)

Dugu Sun

Duke Anthony Ulrich of Brunswick

German prince and military officer

Duke Ellington

b. 1899

American jazz pianist and composer (1899–1974)

Duke Fakir

American singer (1935–2024)

Duke Kahanamoku

b. 1890

Hawaiian surfer (1890–1968)

Duke Ling of Jin

Ruler of the state of Jin

Duke Pearson

b. 1932

American jazz pianist and composer (1932–80)

Duki (rapper)

b. 1996

Argentine rapper

Duleep Mendis

b. 1952

Former Sri Lankan cricketer

Dumaagiin Sodnom

b. 1933

Former prime minister of Mongolia

Dumarsais Estimé

Haitian politician (1900–1953)

Duncan Gay

b. 1950

Australian politician (born 1950)

Duncan Hames

b. 1977

British Former Liberal Democrat politician

Duncan Hamilton (racing driver)

b. 1920

British racing driver (1920-1994)

Duncan I of Scotland

King of Alba from 1034 to 1040

Duncan Jones

b. 1971

British director, producer, screenwriter (born 1971)

Duncan Keith

b. 1983

Canadian ice hockey player (born 1983)

Duncan L. Hunter

b. 1948

American politician (born 1948)

Duncan Patterson

b. 1975

English musician

Duncan Renaldo

b. 1904

Romanian-born American actor (1904–1980)

Duncan Scott (swimmer)

b. 1997

Scottish swimmer (born 1997)

Duncan Sharpe

b. 1937

Pakistani cricketer