Leading Figures in History

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

62247 persons found

Giovannino Guareschi

b. 1908

Italian journalist, cartoonist, and humorist (1908–1968)

Giovanny Gallegos

b. 1991

Mexican baseball player (born 1991)

Giridharilal Kedia

b. 1936

Indian social entrepreneur

Girija Devi

Indian classical singer (1929–2017)

Girolamo Corner

b. 1632

Venetian politician (1632–1690)

Girolamo Fracastoro

Italian physician, poet, and scholar

Girolamo Mei

b. 1519

Italian historian and humanist

Girolamo Mercuriale

b. 1530

Italian philologist and physician

Girolamo Rainaldi

Italian architect (1570–1655)

Girolamo Savonarola

De facto ruler of Florence from 1494 to 1498; Dominican friar and reformer

Girolamo Seripando

b. 1493

Augustinian friar

Gisbertus Voetius

Dutch theologian

Gisela Richter

b. 1882

British-American art historian and archaeologist (1882–1972)

Gisele Bündchen

b. 1980

Brazilian fashion model (born 1980)

Gisele MacKenzie

Canadian singer and actress (1927–2003)

Gisèle Prassinos

French writer (1920–2015)

Giselle (singer)

b. 2000

Japanese singer and rapper (born 2000)

Giselle Fernández

b. 1961

American television journalist and anchor

Gitta Sereny

Austrian-British writer and historian (1921–2012)

Giuditta Pasta

b. 1797

Italian opera singer (1797–1865)

Giulia Grisi

b. 1811

Italian opera singer (1811–1869)

Giulia Lama

b. 1681

Italian artist (1681–1747)

Giuliana Rancic

b. 1974

Italian-American journalist, television personality and infotainer

Giuliano Amato

b. 1938

Italian politician (born 1938)