Leading Figures in History

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

62247 persons found

Derek Bell (racing driver)

b. 1941

British racing driver (born 1941)

Derek Birdsall

b. 1934

British graphic designer (1934–2024)

Derek Boogaard

Canadian ice hockey player (1982–2011)

Derek Chinnery

b. 1925

Derek Dooley (American football)

b. 1968

American football player and coach (born 1968)

Derek Dougan

Northern Irish footballer and manager (1938–2007)

Derek Emslie, Lord Kingarth

b. 1949

Derek Fisher

b. 1974

American basketball player and coach (born 1974)

Derek Forbes

b. 1956

Scottish musician

Derek Gardner (designer)

b. 1931

British engineer and car designer (1931–2011)

Derek Hardman

b. 1986

American football player (born 1986)

Derek Harper

b. 1961

American basketball player (born 1961)

Derek Hawksworth

b. 1927

English footballer (1927–2021)

Derek Higgins

b. 1964

Irish former race car driver (born 1964)

Derek Hodge

U.S. Virgin Islander politician and lawyer

Derek Holland

b. 1986

American baseball player (born 1986)

Derek Hough

b. 1985

American dancer, choreographer, actor, singer (born 1985)

Derek Ibbotson

b. 1932

English runner (1932–2017)

Derek Jacobi

b. 1938

English actor (born 1938)

Derek Jeter

b. 1974

American baseball player (born 1974)

Derek Lampe

b. 1937

English footballer

Derek Leckenby

English pop and rock musician (1943–1994)

Derek Lowe

b. 1973

American baseball player (born 1973)

Derek McInnes

b. 1971

Scottish football manager (born 1971)