Leading Figures in History

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

62243 persons found

Celestine Babayaro

b. 1978

Nigerian footballer (born 1978)

Celestine Sibley

b. 1914

American writer (1914–1999)

Celia Brayfield

b. 1945

English author, journalist and cultural commentator

Celia Cruz

Cuban singer (1925–2003)

Celia Franca

b. 1921

Co-founder of the National Ballet of Canada (1921–2007)

Celia Imrie

b. 1952

English actress (born 1952)

Celia Thaxter

b. 1835

American writer

Çelik Gülersoy

Turkish historical preservationist (1930–2003)

Celina Jade

b. 1985

Hong Kong and American actor

Celio Calcagnini

b. 1479

Italian humanist and scientist

Celso Borges

b. 1988

Costa Rican footballer (born 1988)

Celso Piña

Mexican musician and producer (1953–2019)

Celya AB

b. 1995

French writer and comedian

Cem Hakko

b. 1955

Turkish fashion designer and businessman

Cemal Gürsel

President of Turkey from 1960 to 1966

Cemal Reşit Rey

Turkish composer, pianist, script writer and conductor (1904–1985)

Cemal Tollu

b. 1899

Turkish painter (1899–1968)

Cemil Gürgen Erlertürk

Turkish footballer and sailplane pilot

Cemre Gümeli

b. 1993

Turkish actress (born 1993)

Cen Changqian

Chinese military general and politician of the Tang and Wu Zhou dynasties

Cenk Akyol

b. 1987

Turkish basketball player (born 1987)

Central Cee

b. 1998

British rapper (born 1998)

Ces Drilon

b. 1961

Filipino television journalist

César Azpilicueta

b. 1989

Spanish footballer (born 1989)