Leading Figures in History

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

58072 persons found

Alan Thorne

Alan Titchmarsh

b. 1949

British gardener, broadcaster, and writer (born 1949)

Alan Turing

English computer scientist (1912–1954)

Alan Turner (cricketer)

b. 1950

Australian cricketer

Alan Waddell

b. 1914

Australian writer

Alan Wagner

b. 1931

American journalist

Alan Walker

b. 1997

Norwegian DJ and music producer (born 1997)

Alan Ward (cricketer)

b. 1947

English cricketer (1947–2026)

Alan Watt (diplomat)

Australian diplomat

Alan Whicker

British journalist and broadcaster (1921–2013)

Alan White (Yes drummer)

English rock drummer (1949–2022)

Alan Wilder

b. 1959

English musician and composer (born 1959)

Alan Williams (Swansea West MP)

b. 1930

British politician (1930–2014)

Alan Wilson (musician)

b. 1943

American blues rock musician (1943–1970)

Alan Wright

b. 1971

English footballer (born 1971)

Alan Young

British actor (1919–2016)

Alan, 1st Earl of Richmond

Breton noble

Alanas Chošnau

b. 1974

Musical artist

Alanis Morissette

b. 1974

Canadian and American musician (born 1974)

Alanna Goldie

b. 1994

Canadian fencer (born 1994)

Alanna Nihell

b. 1985

British boxer

Alanna Ubach

b. 1975

American actress (born 1975)

Alannah Currie

b. 1957

New Zealand musician

Alar Kotli

b. 1904

Estonian architect