Ancient Athenian playwright
Aeschylus
Aeschylus was an ancient Greek tragedian, often described as the father of tragedy.
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Ancient Greek storyteller (619 BC–563 BC)
Aesop
Aesop was a Greek fabulist and storyteller credited with a number of fables now collectively known as Aesop's Fables.
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Russian poet (1820-1892)
Afanasy Fet
Afanasy Afanasyevich Fet, later known as Shenshin, was a Russian poet regarded as the finest master of lyric verse in Russian literature.
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American political activist
Afeni Shakur
Afeni Shakur Davis was an American political activist and member of the Black Panther Party.
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6th‑century Roman pope and canonized Catholic saint, considered a confessor of the faith
Agapetus I
Pope Agapetus I was the bishop of Rome from 13 May 535 to his death on 22 April 536.
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Catholic pope, 946-955
Agapetus II
Pope Agapetus II was the bishop of Rome and ruler of the Papal States from 10 May 946 to his death.
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English mystery and detective writer (1890–1976)
Agatha Christie
Dame Agatha Mary Clarissa Mallowan, Lady Mallowan, usually known by her first married name, Agatha Christie, was an English author known for her 66 detective novels and 14 short-story collections, particularly those revolving around fictional detectives Hercul
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Pope
Agatho
Pope Agatho served as the bishop of Rome from 27 June 678 until his death on 10 January 681.
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Greek footballer
Aggelos Charisteas
Angelos Charisteas is a Greek former professional footballer who played as a forward.
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