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Famous People in History - I

This category of our A to Z of famous people in history is for famous people with surnames beginning with the letter ''I''.

Ibsen, Henrik (1828-1906)

Henrik Ibsen, the Norwegian writer, was one of the world's greatest dramatists. His plays include "Peer Gynt", "A Doll's House" and "Hedda Gabler".

Ingres, Jean Auguste Dominique (1780-1867)

Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres was a leading French Classicist painter. He was a pupil of Jacques-Louis David. His paintings include, "The Envoys from Agamemnon", "Turkish Women at the Bath" and "The Vow of Louis XIII".

Irving, Sir Henry (1838-1905)

Sir Henry Irving was a great English actor. He was the first actor to be knighted.

Irving, Washington (1783-1859)

Washington Irving was an Ameriican author. He wrote 'Knickerbocker's History of New York' and the short story, 'Rip Van Winkle'.

Isabella of Castile (1451-1504)

Isabella of Castile was the wife of Ferdinand II Of Aragon. Their marriage united Spain. She financed the voyage of Christopher Columbus, which lead to the discovery of the Americas.

Israels, Joseph (1824-1911)

Joseph Israels was a Dutch painter. His painting include, "The Zandvoort Fisherman", "The Silent House", and "Village Poor".

Ivan the Great (1440-1505)

Ivan the Great, Grand Duke of Moscow (Ivan III) brought the seattered provinces of Muscovy under one control and put an end to Tartar rule.

Ivan the Terrible (1530-1584)

Ivan the Terrible (Ivan IV) was the first Czar of all Russia. His name was due to his cruel treatment of his subjects. He murdered his eldest son, repented and became monk on deathbed.