Leading Figures in History

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

62247 persons found

George Armstrong Custer

United States cavalry commander (1839–1876)

George Ashlin

b. 1837

Irish architect

George Athan Billias

b. 1919

American historian (1919–2018)

George Atzerodt

American assassin (1835–1865)

George Axelrod

b. 1922

American dramatist (1922–2003)

George Bailey (cricketer, born 1982)

b. 1982

Australian cricketer

George Balanchine

Georgian-American ballet choreographer (1904–1983)

George Baldock

English-Greek footballer (1993–2024)

George Bambridge

b. 1892

British soldier and diplomat (1892–1943)

George Bancroft

b. 1800

American historian and statesman (1800–1891)

George Band

English mountain climber

George Barker (painter)

b. 1882

American painter

George Barker (poet)

English poet (1913–1991)

George Barnes (musician)

b. 1921

American jazz guitarist (1921–1977)

George Barris (auto customizer)

American automobile customizer (1925–2015)

George Beadle

American geneticist (1903–1989)

George Bell (outfielder)

b. 1959

Dominican baseball player (born 1959)

George Bernard Shaw

b. 1856

Irish writer (1856–1950)

George Best

b. 1946

Northern Irish footballer (1946–2005)

George Beverly Shea

American gospel singer and hymn composer born in Canada (1909-2013)

George Biddell Airy

b. 1801

English mathematician and astronomer (1801–1892)

George Bingham, 3rd Earl of Lucan

b. 1800

British Army officer

George Biondo

b. 1945

Musical artist

George Blanda

b. 1927

American football player (1927–2010)