Leading Figures in History

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

39103 persons found

Alessandro Marcello

Italian composer (1673–1747)

Alessandro Matri

b. 1984

Italian football player (born 1984)

Alessandro Nivola

b. 1972

American actor (born 1972)

Alessandro Piccolomini

b. 1508

Italian humanist

Alessandro Pistone

b. 1975

Italian footballer (born 1975)

Alessandro Salvi

b. 1988

Italian footballer (born 1988)

Alessandro Santos

b. 1977

Brazilian-born Japanese footballer (born 1977)

Alessandro Scarlatti

b. 1660

Italian Baroque composer (1660–1725)

Alessia Cara

b. 1996

Canadian singer and songwriter (born 1996)

Alessia Filippi

b. 1987

Italian swimmer (born 1987)

Alessio Cerci

b. 1987

Italian footballer (born 1987)

Alesso

b. 1991

Swedish DJ and producer (born 1991)

Alesso Baldovinetti

Italian painter (1427-1499)

Aletta Jacobs

Dutch physician and feminist (1854–1929)

Alex (footballer, born June 1982)

b. 1982

Brazilian association football player

Álex Abrines

b. 1993

Spanish basketball player (born 1993)

Alex Archer (musician)

b. 1970

American-born Australian musician

Alex Arrowsmith

b. 1982

American singer-songwriter

Álex Baena

b. 2001

Spanish footballer (born 2001)

Alex Bowman

b. 1993

American racing driver (born 1993)

Alex Brooks

b. 1976

American ice hockey player

Alex Collins (American football)

b. 1994

American football player (1994–2023)

Alex Colville

Canadian artist (1920–2013)

Alex Consani

b. 2003

American model and social media personality (born 2003)