Leading Figures in History

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

62247 persons found

David Shillington

b. 1983

Australia international rugby league footballer

David Shimoni

b. 1891

Israeli poet, writer, and translator

David Shore

b. 1959

Canadian television writer (born 1959)

David Sidney Feingold

b. 1922

American biochemist (1922–2019)

David Sive

b. 1922

American lawyer

Dávid Škutka

b. 1988

Slovak footballer

David Slade

b. 1969

British film and television director

David Smith (sculptor)

American sculptor and painter

David Snellgrove

b. 1920

British Tibetologist (1920–2016)

David Sommeil

b. 1974

Guadeloupean footballer (born 1974)

David Souter

b. 1939

American lawyer and jurist (1939–2025)

David Spade

b. 1964

American stand-up comedian and actor (born 1964)

David Stancliffe

b. 1942

Church of England bishop (born 1942)

David Starr (racing driver)

b. 1967

American racing driver (born 1967)

David Steele (musician)

b. 1960

English musician (born 1960)

David Steinberg

b. 1942

Canadian comedian, actor, director, and writer (born 1942)

David Stern

b. 1942

American businessman, lawyer, and NBA commissioner (1942–2020)

David Stewart, Duke of Rothesay

b. 1378

Heir apparent to Robert III of Scotland (1378–1402)

David Storey

b. 1933

English writer and professional rugby league player (1933 –2017)

David Stove

Australian philosopher (1927–1994)

David Strettle

b. 1983

England international rugby union player

David Strickland

b. 1969

American actor (1969–1999)

David Suazo

b. 1979

Honduran footballer (born 1979)

David Suchet

b. 1946

English actor (born 1946)