Leading Figures in History

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

62247 persons found

Dámaso Alonso

b. 1898

Spanish poet, philologist, and literary critic (1898–1990)

Damat Ferid Pasha

Grand Vizier of the Ottoman Empire (1853–1923)

Damayanti Joshi

Indian dancer (1928–2004)

Dambudzo Marechera

b. 1952

Zimbabwean writer (1952–1987)

Damián Álvarez (footballer, born 1979)

b. 1979

Mexican footballer

Damian Chapa

b. 1963

American actor and filmmaker

Damian D'Oliveira

English cricketer

Damian Dalassenos

Byzantine general and aristocrat (c. 940–998)

Damian Kulash

b. 1975

Musical artist

Damian Lau

b. 1949

Hong Kong actor

Damian Lillard

b. 1990

American basketball player (born 1990)

Damian Marley

b. 1978

Jamaican reggae musician (born 1978)

Damian McGinty

b. 1992

Musical artist

Damian Mori

b. 1970

Australian soccer player and manager

Damiana Eugenio

Filipino writer (1921–2014)

Damiano Cunego

b. 1981

Italian road bicycle racer

Damiano Damiani

b. 1922

Italian filmmaker (1922–2013)

Damien Allen

b. 1986

English footballer

Damien Fleming

b. 1970

Australian cricketer and coach

Damien Hirst

b. 1965

British artist (born 1965)

Damien Martyn

b. 1971

Australian cricketer (born 1971)

Damien Oliver

b. 1972

Australian thoroughbred racing jockey (born 1972)

Damien Saez

b. 1977

French singer-songwriter and musician (born 1977)

Damien Woody

b. 1977

American football player (born 1977)