Leading Figures in History

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

39107 persons found

Eppie Lederer

b. 1918

American journalist

Epy Guerrero

Era Bell Thompson

b. 1905

American journalist

Eran Zahavi

b. 1987

Israeli footballer (born 1987)

Erasmo Carlos

b. 1941

Brazilian singer (1941–2022)

Erasmus

Dutch humanist (c. 1466–1536)

Erasmus Darwin

English physician (1731–1802)

Erastus Corning 2nd

American politician (1909–1983)

Eray İşcan

b. 1991

Turkish footballer (born 1991)

Ercole Consalvi

b. 1757

Italian religious figure

Ercole Spada

b. 1937

Italian automobile designer (1937–2025)

Ercüment Olgundeniz

b. 1976

Turkish discus thrower

Eren Derdiyok

b. 1988

Swiss footballer (born 1988)

Erentrude

Roman Catholic saint (died 718)

Erhard Loretan

Swiss mountaineer (1959–2011)

Eri Kitamura

b. 1987

Japanese voice actress and singer (born 1987)

Eric "Bobo" Correa

b. 1968

American percussionist (born 1968)

Eric Adams (musician)

b. 1954

American heavy metal singer

Eric Alfred Knudsen

b. 1872

American writer and politician (1872–1957)

Eric Ambler

b. 1909

English writer (1909–1998)

Eric Andolsek

American football player (1966–1992)

Eric Avery

b. 1965

American musician (born 1965)

Eric Backman

b. 1896

Swedish long-distance runner (1896–1965)

Eric Bana

b. 1968

Australian actor (born 1968)