Leading Figures in History

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

62247 persons found

Erik Durm

b. 1992

German footballer (born 1992)

Erik Erikson

American psychoanalyst and essayist (1902–1994)

Erik Guay

b. 1981

Canadian alpine skier (born 1981)

Erik Gundersen

b. 1959

Danish speedway rider

Erik Hagen

b. 1975

Norwegian footballer (born 1975)

Erik Karlsson

b. 1990

Swedish ice hockey player (born 1990)

Erik Lund (footballer)

b. 1988

Swedish footballer and manager (born 1988)

Erik Lundqvist

b. 1908

Swedish javelin thrower

Erik Magnus Staël von Holstein

b. 1749

Swedish diplomat, soldier and courtier (1749–1802)

Erik Magnusson, King of Sweden

King of Sweden from 1356 to 1359

Erik Morales

b. 1976

Mexican politician and former boxer

Erik Moseholm

Erik Nevland

b. 1977

Norwegian footballer (born 1977)

Erik Nys

b. 1973

Belgian long jumper

Erik of Pomerania

King of Denmark, Norway and Sweden (1381/1382–1459)

Erik Ortvad

b. 1917

Danish artist (1917–2008)

Erik Paaske

b. 1933

Danish actor (1933–1992)

Erik Parlevliet

Dutch field hockey player

Erik Per Sullivan

b. 1991

American former actor (born 1991)

Erik Pieters

b. 1988

Dutch footballer (born 1988)

Erik Poppe

b. 1960

Norwegian filmmaker (born 1960)

Erik Rutan

b. 1971

American musician and record producer

Erik Satie

b. 1866

French composer and pianist (1866–1925)

Erik Schmidt (painter)

b. 1925

Estonian painter and writer