Leading Figures in History

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

62247 persons found

Francisco S. Carvajal

President of Mexico in 1914

Francisco Sá

b. 1945

Argentine footballer

Francisco Sá Carneiro

b. 1934

Portuguese politician (1934–1980)

Francisco San Diego

Filipino Catholic prelate

Francisco Solano López (comics)

b. 1928

Argentine artist (1928–2011)

Francisco Suárez

Spanish priest, philosopher and theologian

Francisco Toledo

Mexican artist (1940–2019)

Francisco Umbral

Spanish writer (1932–2007)

Francisco Vallés

b. 1524

Spanish physician (1524–1592)

Francisco Varallo

Argentine footballer (1910–2010)

Francisco Varela

Chilean scientist and philosopher (1946–2001)

Francisco Vázquez de Coronado

Spanish explorer of the American southwest

Franciscus Henri

b. 1947

Musical artist

Franciscus Junius (the elder)

b. 1545

Huguenot theologian (1545–1602)

Franciscus Patricius

b. 1529

16th-century philosopher

Franciscus Sonnius

b. 1506

Dutch theologian

Franciszek Macharski

b. 1927

Polish cardinal (1927–2016)

Franciszek Mirecki

Polish composer, music conductor, and music teacher

Franciszek Żwirko

Polish aviator (1895–1932)

Franck Biancheri

Franck Elemba

b. 1990

Republic of the Congo athlete

Franck Moutsinga

b. 1985

Germany international rugby union player

Franck Pourcel

Musical artist

Francky Dury

b. 1957

Belgian football manager