Leading Figures in History

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

21506 persons found

Rex Harrison

English actor (1908–1990)

Rex Mossop

Australia dual-code rugby international footballer

Rex Murphy

Canadian political commentator (1947–2024)

Rex Orange County

b. 1998

English musician (born 1998)

Reynaldo Rey

American actor and comedian (1940–2015)

Reynato Puno

b. 1940

Filipino judge (born 1940)

Rezar

b. 1994

Dutch professional wrestler and mixed martial artist

Rhe-Ann Niles-Mapp

b. 1986

Barbadian netball player

Rhea Seehorn

b. 1972

American actress (born 1972)

Rhea Silberta

b. 1900

American Yiddish composer

Rhéal Cormier

b. 1967

Canadian baseball player (1967–2021)

Rhett Bomar

b. 1985

American football player (born 1985)

Rhoda Broughton

Welsh novelist and short story writer (1840-1920)

Rhonda Burchmore

b. 1960

Australian entertainer

Rhys ap Gruffudd

Prince of Deheubarth from 1155 to 1197

Rhys ap Maredudd

Royal member of Deheubarth (died 1292)

Rian Wallace

b. 1982

American football player (born 1982)

Ric Nattress

b. 1962

Canadian ice hockey player

Ričardas Berankis

b. 1990

Lithuanian tennis player

Ricardinho (footballer, born May 1976)

b. 1976

Brazilian footballer and manager

Ricardo Carvalho

b. 1978

Portuguese football manager and former player

Ricardo Cortez

American actor (1900–1977)

Ricardo Costa (footballer, born 1981)

b. 1981

Portuguese footballer

Ricardo Oliveira

b. 1980

Brazilian footballer (born 1980)