Leading Figures in History

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

62247 persons found

Helen Cordero

Cochiti Pueblo potter

Helen Creighton

b. 1899

Canadian folklorist

Helen Cresswell

English children's writer (1934–2005)

Helen Czerski

b. 1978

British science writer and television presenter

Helen Dettweiler

American professional golfer (1914–1990)

Helen Donath

b. 1940

American opera singer (born 1940)

Helen Eadie

Scottish politician (1947–2013)

Helen Filarski

American baseball player (1924–2014)

Helen Forrest

American pop singer (1917–1999)

Helen Gallagher

b. 1926

American actress and singer (1926–2024)

Helen Gifford

b. 1935

Australian composer

Helen Glover

b. 1986

British rower

Helen Grant (politician)

b. 1961

British politician (born 1961)

Helen Gurley Brown

American author, publisher, and businesswoman

Helen Hardin

American painter

Helen Hayes

b. 1900

American actress (1900–1993)

Helen Hoyt

American poet

Helen Hunt

b. 1963

American actress (born 1963)

Helen Jacobs

American tennis player (1908–1997)

Helen Keller

American author and activist (1880–1968)

Helen Kelly (trade unionist)

New Zealand trade unionist

Helen Levitt

b. 1913

American photographer (1913–2009)

Helen MacInnes

b. 1907

Scottish-American author (1907–1985), author of espionage novels

Helen Mack

American actress