Leading Figures in History

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

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Anna Levandi

b. 1965

Russian former competitive figure skater (born 1965)

Anna Lindh

b. 1957

Swedish politician (1957–2003)

Anna Maria Alberghetti

b. 1936

Italian–born American operatic singer and actress (born 1936)

Anna Moffo

b. 1932

American opera singer, television personality, and actress (1932–2006)

Anna Mucha

b. 1980

Polish actress

Anna Neagle

English stage and film actress and singer (1904–1986)

Anna Odine Strøm

b. 1998

Norwegian ski jumper (born 1998)

Anna of Brandenburg, Duchess of Mecklenburg

Duchess consort of Mecklenburg from 1524 to 1567

Anna of Cilli

Queen of Poland from 1402 to 1416

Anna of Württemberg

b. 1561

Duchess of Legnica

Anna Rogowska

b. 1981

Polish pole vaulter

Anna Roosevelt Halsted

b. 1906

American writer and socialite (1906–1975)

Anna Schwartz

American economist (1915–2012)

Anna Seghers

German writer (1900–1983)

Anna Sewell

English novelist (1820–1878)

Anna Sibylle of Hanau-Lichtenberg

b. 1542

German noblewoman (1542–1580)

Anna Vasa of Sweden

b. 1568

Swedish princess

Anna-Lena Grönefeld

b. 1985

German tennis player (born 1985)

Annamacharya

b. 1408

Indian musician and composer (1408–1503)

Annarita Sidoti

Italian race walker

Anne Bancroft

American actress (1931–2005)

Anne Baxter

b. 1923

American actress (1923–1985)

Anne Beathe Tvinnereim

b. 1974

Norwegian diplomat and politician

Anne Boleyn

Queen of England from 1533 to 1536