Leading Figures in History

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

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Bianka Blume

b. 1843

German opera singer (1843–1896)

Big Bill Broonzy

b. 1903

American blues singer, songwriter and guitarist (1903–1958)

Big Bully Busick

American professional wrestler, powerlifter

Big George

British musician and composer (1957–2011)

Big Jim Colosimo

American mobster (1878–1920)

Big Joe Turner

b. 1911

American blues singer (1911–1985)

Big L

b. 1974

American rapper (1974–1999)

Big Van Vader

b. 1955

American professional wrestler and football player (1955–2018)

Bill Adam

b. 1946

Canadian racing driver (born 1946)

Bill Alter

b. 1944

Missouri Republican politician

Bill Barber (musician)

b. 1920

American jazz tubist (1920–2007)

Bill Baxley

b. 1941

American politician (born 1941)

Bill Blackbeard

b. 1926

American writer-editor and comic strip collector (1926–2011)

Bill Blakeley

b. 1934

American basketball coach (1934-2010)

Bill Blass

American fashion designer

Bill Bruford

b. 1949

English drummer (b. 1949)

Bill Burgess

b. 1872

British swimmer (1872–1950)

Bill Burr

b. 1968

American comedian (born 1968)

Bill Callahan (musician)

b. 1966

American singer-songwriter and guitarist (born 1966)

Bill Champlin

b. 1947

American musician (born 1947)

Bill Clements

American businessman and politician (1917–2011)

Bill Cobbs

b. 1934

American actor (1934–2024)

Bill Cowher

b. 1957

American football player, coach, and analyst (born 1957)

Bill Cowley

b. 1912

Canadian ice hockey player (1912–1993)