Leading Figures in History

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

62247 persons found

Francesco I Sforza

b. 1401

Italian condottiero and Sforza dynasty founder (1401–1466)

Francesco II Gonzaga, Marquis of Mantua

b. 1466

Ruler of the Italian city of Mantua (1466–1519)

Francesco Landini

Italian composer (c. 1325 – 1397)

Francesco Libetta

b. 1968

Italian pianist, composer and conductor (born 1968)

Francesco Maidalchini

b. 1631

Italian Catholic cardinal (1631–1700)

Francesco Manelli

b. 1594

Italian composer

Francesco Manfredini

b. 1684

Italian composer

Francesco Marchisano

b. 1929

Italian Cardinal

Francesco Maria del Monte

b. 1549

Italian Cardinal, diplomat and arts patron (1549–1627)

Francesco Maria I della Rovere

Italian condottiero (1490–1538)

Francesco Maria Veracini

Italian composer and violinist (1690-1768)

Francesco Mochi

b. 1580

Italian sculptor

Francesco Morini

Italian footballer (1944–2021)

Francesco Moser

b. 1951

Italian cyclist (born 1951)

Francesco Nuti

Italian actor (1955–2023)

Francesco Pasquale Ricci

b. 1732

Italian composer and violinist

Francesco Primaticcio

b. 1504

Italian painter (1504–1570)

Francesco Rasi

b. 1574

Italian opera singer

Francesco Rosi

b. 1922

Italian film director

Francesco Sacrati

b. 1605

Italian composer

Francesco Scipione Maffei

b. 1675

Italian writer and art critic (1675 – 1755)

Francesco Sforza Pallavicino

Italian Catholic cardinal and philosopher (1607–1667)

Francesco Solimena

b. 1657

Italian Baroque painter (1657–1747)

Francesco Totti

b. 1976

Italian footballer (born 1976)