Leading Figures in History

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

39103 persons found

Alice Munro

Canadian short story writer (1931–2024)

Alice Parizeau

b. 1930

Polish born Quebec journalist

Alice Paul

American activist (1885–1977)

Alice Salomon

b. 1872

German social reformer (1872–1948)

Alice Spencer, Countess of Derby

b. 1559

English noblewoman (1559–1637)

Alice Stewart (commentator)

American political commentator (1966–2024)

Alice T. Schafer

b. 1915

American mathematician

Alice Tait

b. 1986

Australian swimmer (born 1986)

Alice Tegnér

Swedish music teacher, poet and composer (1864–1943)

Alice Waters

b. 1944

American chef and author (born 1944)

Alicemarie Huber Stotler

American judge

Alicia Boole Stott

b. 1860

Irish mathematician (1860–1940)

Alicia Bridges

b. 1953

American singer and songwriter

Alicia de Larrocha

b. 1923

Spanish pianist (1923–2009)

Alicia Fox

b. 1986

American professional wrestler

Alicia Nash

Salvadoran-American physicist (1933–2015)

Alicia Patterson

American journalist (1906–1963)

Alicia Witt

b. 1975

American actress (born 1975)

Alicja Smietana

b. 1983

Musical artist

Alicja Tchórz

b. 1992

Polish swimmer (born 1992)

Alida Valli

Italian actress (1921–2006)

Alidius Tjarda van Starkenborgh Stachouwer

Dutch politician (1888–1978)

Alifa Rifaat

b. 1930

Egyptian Muslim feminist and writer

Alija Izetbegović

b. 1925

Bosnian politician (1925–2003)