Leading Figures in History

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

39107 persons found

Edward Herrmann

b. 1943

American actor (1943–2014)

Edward Holyoke

American clergyman (1689–1769

Edward Hopper

American painter and printmaker (1882–1967)

Edward Huggins Johnstone

American judge

Edward I

b. 1239

King of England from 1272 to 1307

Edward II

b. 1284

King of England from 1307 to 1327

Edward III

King of England from 1327 to 1377

Edward IV

b. 1442

King of England (1461–70, 1471–83)

Edward J. Flanagan

Irish-born American priest (1886–1948)

Edward J. King

b. 1925

American politician (1925–2006)

Edward Jenner

b. 1749

English physician (1749–1823)

Edward John Eyre

b. 1815

English explorer and colonial administrator (1815–1901)

Edward Kelley

b. 1555

English alchemist, occultist (1555–1597/8)

Edward Kenna

b. 1919

Australian soldier and Victoria Cross recipient

Edward L. Moyers

American businessman

Edward la Zouche, 11th Baron Zouche

English diplomat (1556–1625)

Edward Lawson (VC)

English recipient of the Victoria Cross (1873–1955)

Edward Lear

b. 1812

British artist and writer (1812–1888)

Edward Lee (writer)

b. 1957

American novelist

Edward Leigh

b. 1950

British politician (born 1950)

Edward Lhuyd

British scientist, geographer, historian and antiquary (1660–1709)

Edward Livingston

b. 1764

American politician and jurist (1764–1836)

Edward Manners, 3rd Earl of Rutland

b. 1549

Edward Max Nicholson

British environmentalist and ornithologist