Leading Figures in History

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

39110 persons found

Erika Mann

German actress and writer

Erika Nõva

Estonian architect

Erika Slezak

b. 1946

American actress

Erika Steinbach

b. 1943

German politician (born 1943)

Erika Toda

b. 1988

Japanese actress (born 1988)

Eriks Ādamsons

b. 1907

Latvian novelist

Erin Andrews

b. 1978

American sportscaster and television personality (born 1978)

Erin Brockovich

b. 1960

American environmental activist (born 1960)

Erin Cuthbert

b. 1998

Scottish footballer (born 1998)

Erin McNaught

b. 1982

Australian model, actress, presenter and television personality (born 1982)

Erin Molan

b. 1984

Australian newscaster (born 1983)

Eriq La Salle

b. 1962

American actor and filmmaker (born 1962)

Erislandy Savón

b. 1990

Cuban boxer (born 1990)

Erkan Zengin

b. 1985

Turkish-born Swedish footballer (born 1985)

Erki Nool

b. 1970

Estonian decathlete and politician

Erki Pütsep

b. 1976

Estonian cyclist

Erkin Koray

b. 1941

Turkish musician (1941–2023)

Erkki Tuomioja

b. 1946

Finnish politician (born 1946)

Erland Josephson

b. 1923

Swedish actor (1923–2012)

Erle Stanley Gardner

b. 1889

American writer and lawyer (1889–1970)

Erling Haaland

b. 2000

Norwegian footballer (born 2000)

Erma Bombeck

American humorist and writer (1927–1996)

Ermanno Olmi

b. 1931

Italian film director and screenwriter (1931–2018)

Ermengarde of Anjou (died 1146)

French noblewoman