Leading Figures in History

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

39103 persons found

Alex Zülle

b. 1968

Swiss cyclist

Alexa Bliss

b. 1991

American professional wrestler (born 1991)

Alexa Davalos

b. 1982

American actress (born 1982)

Alexa Knierim

b. 1991

American pair skater (born 1991)

Alexa PenaVega

b. 1988

American actress (born 1988)

Alexander (Byzantine emperor)

Byzantine emperor from 912 to 913

Alexander Afanasyev

b. 1826

Russian folklorist

Alexander Agricola

Netherlandish composer (1457/8–1506)

Alexander Ales

b. 1500

Scottish theologian (1500–1556)

Alexander Alexandrovich Chuprov

Russian mathematician (1874–1926)

Alexander Anderson (illustrator)

b. 1775

American physician and illustrator

Alexander Andreyevich Ivanov

Russian painter

Alexander Archipenko

b. 1887

Ukrainian-American avant-garde artist and sculptor (1887–1964)

Alexander Bain (philosopher)

b. 1818

Scottish philosopher and educationalist

Alexander Balashov

Russian general and statesman (1770–1837)

Alexander Barclay

Clergyman of the Church of England

Alexander Belostenny

Ukrainian basketball player (1959–2010)

Alexander Berkman

Russian-American anarchist and writer (1870–1936)

Alexander Bethune (politician)

Canadian politician

Alexander Bogdanov

b. 1873

Russian physician, philosopher, and revolutionary (1873–1928)

Alexander Bonnyman Jr.

b. 1910

Marine Corps Medal of Honor recipient (1910–1943)

Alexander Briant

b. 1556

English Roman Catholic saint

Alexander Brome

English poet

Alexander Bruce, Earl of Carrick

Scottish royal