Leading Figures in History

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

24408 persons found

Wallace Carothers

b. 1896

American chemist and inventor (1896–1937)

Wallace Clement Sabine

b. 1868

American acoustic physicist (1868–1919)

Wallace Hartley

b. 1878

English violinist, and ''Titanic'' bandleader (1878–1912)

Wallace Markfield

American novelist

Wallace McCain

Canadian businessman

Wallis Simpson

Wife of Prince Edward, Duke of Windsor (1896–1986)

Wally Amos

b. 1936

American television personality, entrepreneur, and author (1936–2024)

Wally Fawkes

b. 1924

Canadian-British cartoonist and clarinettist (1924–2023)

Wally Fullerton Smith

b. 1960

Australia international rugby league footballer

Wally Gabler

b. 1944

American football player (1944–2025)

Wally Hammond

b. 1903

English cricketer (1903–1965)

Wally Hardinge

English sportsman

Wally Hickel

American politician (1919–2010)

Wally Joyner

b. 1962

American baseball player (born 1962)

Wally Phillips

b. 1925

American radio personality (1925–2008)

Wally Schirra

American astronaut (1923–2007)

Wally Stanowski

Canadian ice hockey player

Wally Wood

b. 1927

American comic strip cartoonist and illustrator (1927–1981)

Walt Arfons

American racing driver

Walt Whitman

b. 1819

American poet, essayist and journalist (1819–1892)

Walt Williams (basketball)

b. 1970

American basketball player

Walter Bonatti

b. 1930

Italian mountaineer and alpinist (1930–2011)

Walter C. Alvarez

American medical doctor (1884–1978)

Walter Davis (triple jumper)

b. 1979

American triple jumper (born 1979)