Leading Figures in History

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

24408 persons found

K. Karunakaran

b. 1918

Indian politician and former Chief Minister of Kerala

K. Raghavendra Rao

b. 1942

Indian film director (born 1942)

K. Rajagopal (footballer)

b. 1956

Malaysian football player and coach (born 1956)

K. Satchidanandan

b. 1946

Indian poet

K. T. Oslin

b. 1942

American country music singer-songwriter (1942–2020)

K. W. Lee

b. 1928

American journalist (1928–2025)

K.C. Jones

b. 1932

American basketball player and coach (1932–2020)

Kaarel Eenpalu

b. 1888

Estonian politician (1888–1942)

Kaarel Kiidron

b. 1990

Estonian footballer

Kaarel Robert Pusta

Estonian politician (1883–1964)

Kabosu (dog)

Memed Japanese pet dog (c. 2005 – 2024)

Kabua the Great

Kaci Brown

b. 1988

American singer and songwriter

Kaduvetti Guru

Former Politician from Tamil Nadu, India

Kagamisato Kiyoji

b. 1923

Japanese sumo wrestler

Kagayaki Taishi

b. 1994

Japanese sumo wrestler

Kage Baker

b. 1952

American writer (1952–2010)

Kagiso Rabada

b. 1995

South African cricketer (born 1995)

Kai Havertz

b. 1999

German footballer (born 1999)

Kai Setälä

Finnish physician and professor (1913–2005)

Kai Siegbahn

b. 1918

Swedish physicist (1918–2007)

Kai Winding

Danish-American jazz composer and trombonist (1922–1983)

Kaia Kanepi

b. 1985

Estonian tennis player (born 1985)

Kaifi Azmi

Indian Urdu poet (1919–2002)