Leading Figures in History

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

58072 persons found

Alessandro Troncon

b. 1973

Italy international rugby union player

Alessia Cara

b. 1996

Canadian singer and songwriter (born 1996)

Alessia Filippi

b. 1987

Italian swimmer (born 1987)

Alessio Cerci

b. 1987

Italian footballer (born 1987)

Alesso

b. 1991

Swedish DJ and producer (born 1991)

Alesso Baldovinetti

Italian painter (1427-1499)

Aletta Jacobs

Dutch physician and feminist (1854–1929)

Alex (footballer, born June 1982)

b. 1982

Brazilian association football player

Álex Abrines

b. 1993

Spanish basketball player (born 1993)

Alex Archer (musician)

b. 1970

American-born Australian musician

Alex Arrowsmith

b. 1982

American singer-songwriter

Álex Baena

b. 2001

Spanish footballer (born 2001)

Alex Bentley

b. 1990

American basketball player (born 1990)

Alex Bowman

b. 1993

American racing driver (born 1993)

Alex Brooks

b. 1976

American ice hockey player

Alex Brosque

b. 1983

Australian soccer player

Alex Clare

b. 1985

English singer-songwriter (born 1985)

Alex Cobb

b. 1987

American baseball player (born 1987)

Alex Collins (American football)

b. 1994

American football player (1994–2023)

Alex Colville

Canadian artist (1920–2013)

Alex Consani

b. 2003

American model and social media personality (born 2003)

Alex Cooper (podcaster)

b. 1994

American podcaster (born 1994)

Alex Cora

b. 1975

Puerto Rican baseball player and manager (born 1975)

Alex Cunningham

b. 1955

British Labour politician