Leading Figures in History

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

62247 persons found

Emile Ford

b. 1937

Saint Lucian musician and singer (1937–2016)

Emile Francis

b. 1926

Canadian ice hockey player, coach and general manager (1926–2022)

Émile Francqui

b. 1863

Belgian businessman and diplomat (1863–1935) who supported scientific research

Émile Gaboriau

French writer (1832–1873)

Émile Genest

b. 1921

Canadian actor (1921–2003)

Emile Griffith

American boxer (1938–2013)

Émile Haug

b. 1861

French geologist and paleontologist

Émile Henry (anarchist)

French anarchist (1872–1894)

Émile Jaques-Dalcroze

Swiss composer, musician, and educator (1865–1950)

Émile Littré

French lexicographer and philosopher (1801–1881)

Émile Mpenza

b. 1978

Belgian footballer (born 1978)

Émile Munier

b. 1840

French painter

Émile Ollivier

b. 1825

French statesman (1825–1913)

Émile Peynaud

b. 1912

French oenologist and researcher (1912–2004)

Émile Picard

b. 1856

French mathematician (1856–1941)

Emile Roemer

b. 1962

Dutch politician

Émile Roux

French physician (1853–1933)

Emile Smith Rowe

b. 2000

English footballer (born 2000)

Émile Zola

French writer (1840–1902)

Emile Zuckerkandl

Austrian-French biologist (1922–2013)

Emilia Bicchieri

b. 1238

Italian Roman Catholic professed religious

Emilia Clarke

b. 1986

English actress (born 1986)

Emilia Fox

b. 1974

English actress and presenter (born 1974)

Emilíana Torrini

b. 1977

Icelandic singer and songwriter