- list of presidents of Argentina
This is a chronologically ordered list of the presidents of
- list of presidents of Austria
This is a chronologically ordered list of the presidents of
- list of presidents of Brazil
This is a chronologically ordered list of Brazilian presidents. (See also Brazil; South
- list of presidents of Chile
This is a chronologically ordered list of the presidents of Chile. (See also South
- list of presidents of Egypt
This is a chronologically ordered list of the presidents of
- list of presidents of France
Louis-Napoléon Bonaparte was elected the first president of France in 1848. Prior to that point, the country had been ruled by kings, emperors, and various executives. The succession of republics was several times interrupted (1852–70, 1940–44, and 1944–46) by other forms of government that did not
- list of presidents of Indonesia
This is a chronologically ordered list of presidents of
- list of presidents of Kenya
This is a chronologically ordered list of the presidents of
- list of presidents of Mexico
Mexico’s constitution of 1917 established economic and political principles for the country, including the role of its president. The president today is popularly elected to a single six-year term and has the power to select a cabinet, the attorney general, diplomats, high-ranking military
- list of presidents of South Korea
This is a chronologically ordered list of presidents of South Korea, from the earliest to the most
- list of presidents of the United States
As the head of the government of the United States, the president is arguably the most powerful government official in the world. The president is elected to a four-year term via an electoral college system. Since the Twenty-second Amendment was adopted in 1951, the American presidency has been
- list of primates
A primate is any mammal of the group that includes lemurs, lorises, tarsiers, monkeys, apes, and humans. The order Primates, with its 300 or more species, is the third most diverse order of mammals, after rodents and bats. This is a list of selected primates ordered alphabetically by taxonomic
- list of prime ministers of Canada
Though the titular head of Canada is the reigning monarch of the United Kingdom (represented locally by a governor-general), the effective head of government is the prime minister. After a general election, the governor-general calls on the leader of the political party winning the most seats in
- list of prime ministers of Denmark
This is a chronologically ordered list of the prime ministers of Denmark. The office of prime minister was inaugurated in 1848. The title “prime minister” was changed to “council president” in 1855 and to “minister of state” in
- list of prime ministers of Great Britain and the United Kingdom
The office of prime minister developed in Britain in the 18th century, when King George I ceased attending meetings of his ministers and it was left to powerful premiers to act as government chief executive. Sir Robert Walpole is generally considered to have been Britain’s first prime minister.
- list of prime ministers of India
India’s head of state is the president, whose powers are largely nominal and ceremonial. Effective executive power rests with the Council of Ministers, headed by the prime minister, who is chosen by the majority party or coalition in the Lok Sabha (lower house of parliament) and is formally
- list of prime ministers of Israel
This is a list of prime ministers of Israel organized chronologically from earliest to most
- list of prime ministers of Italy
This is a chronologically ordered list of the prime ministers of
- list of prime ministers of Japan
The office of prime minister of Japan was established in the 1880s during the Meiji Restoration. Originally chosen and appointed by the emperor (with the recommendation of advisers), since the constitution of 1947 the prime minister has been designated by the Diet (Kokkai) before being formally
- list of prime ministers of New Zealand
New Zealand has a parliamentary form of government based on the British model. The head of government is the prime minister, generally the leader of the governing political party in Parliament. The titles premier and first minister were variously applied to each of the principal ministers until
- list of prime ministers of Norway
This is a chronologically ordered list of prime ministers of Norway, dating from the 1905 dissolution of its union with
- list of prime ministers of Pakistan
The office of prime minister was inaugurated alongside Pakistan’s independence in 1947. It was abolished for several years under the country’s second constitution, which instituted a presidential system of government. The office was restored in December 1971, at the tail end of the war between West
- list of procyonids
Procyonids (family Procyonidae) are any of a group of tree-climbing mammals closely related to bears. This is a list of procyonids ordered alphabetically by common name. (See also
- list of prominent families
This is a list of prominent families, grouped by the professions and activities for which they were known and ordered alphabetically by place of origin or residence. (See also list of
- list of psychologists
Psychology is a scientific discipline that studies psychological and biological processes and behaviour in humans and other animals. This is an alphabetically ordered list of psychologists arranged by place of origin or residence. (See also applied psychology; behaviourism; biological psychology;
- List of queens
This is a list of queens and queen consorts organized alphabetically by kingdom and chronologically by years of rule. See also
- list of rabbis
This is a list of notable rabbis, ordered alphabetically by country or place of residence. (See also
- list of race riots and massacres in the United States
Racial violence is woven throughout the fabric of the history of the United States. In the centuries following the initial colonization of North America, racial and ethnic minorities—especially African American and Indigenous people—have repeatedly been targeted by white people, often as part of
- list of racehorses
This is an alphabetically ordered list of notable racehorses. (See also horse
- list of rivers
This is a list of selected rivers, ordered alphabetically by continent or region and by
- list of rodents
Rodents are mammals characterized by upper and lower pairs of ever-growing rootless incisor teeth. Rodents are the largest group of mammals, constituting almost half of the class Mammalia’s approximately 4,660 species. This is a list of selected rodents, arranged alphabetically by suborder and
- list of Roman emperors
This is a chronologically ordered list of Roman emperors. See also Roman Empire and ancient
- list of runners
The sport of running involves footraces over a variety of distances and courses and is among the most popular sports of nearly all times and places. Modern competitive running ranges from sprints (dashes), with an emphasis on continuous high speed, to grueling long-distance and marathon races,
- list of saints
The following is a list of saints recognized by the Roman Catholic Church, the Eastern Orthodox Church, and/or Oriental Orthodox churches, organized alphabetically by country or nation of origin or
- list of satellites
This is a list of satellites, ordered alphabetically according to the country that launched them. Note that some satellite launches were the result of collaborative efforts and are thus listed under multiple countries. (See also satellite communication; satellite
- list of sculptors
This is a list of sculptors organized alphabetically by nationality. (See also
- list of serial killers
Serial killers, or serial murderers, are criminals who have committed at least two homicides over a period of time. This is a list of notable serial killers, ordered alphabetically by country of origin or
- list of sharks, skates, and rays
A chondrichthian (class Chondrichthyes) is any member of the diverse group of cartilaginous fishes that includes the sharks, skates, rays, chimaeras, and their relatives. The class is one of the two great groups of living fishes, the other being the osteichthians, or bony fishes. This is a list of
- list of sheep
This is an alphabetically ordered list of sheep (genus Ovis). (See also artiodactyl; bovid;
- list of singers
This is a list of singers ordered alphabetically by place of origin or residence. (See also blues; cabaret; country music; folk music; hip-hop; jazz; opera; popular music; rock and roll; rhythm and
- list of small cats
This list provides all the genera that make up the Felinae—a subfamily of the cat family, Felidae. All species in each genus are included. Informally referred to as the small cats, they are distinguished from the big cats (subfamily Pantherinae; see list of big cats) by their ossified hyoid bones,
- list of snakes
There are nearly 3,000 species of snakes distributed nearly worldwide. The following is a list of some of the major genera and species of snake, organized alphabetically by family. Sometimes listed as a subfamily of the boa family (Boidae). Sometimes listed as a subfamily of the boa family
- list of soccer (football) players
This is a list of soccer (football) players ordered alphabetically by country of origin or residence. (See also Major League Soccer and World
- list of social movements
This is an alphabetically ordered list of social movements organized by country. A social movement is defined as a loosely organized but sustained campaign in support of a social
- list of songwriters
This is a list of songwriters organized alphabetically by country of birth or residence. See also
- list of Spanish monarchs
This is a chronologically ordered list of monarchs of Spain, including the medieval kingdoms of Asturias, Leon, Castile, Galicia, and
- list of spies
This is a list of notable spies ordered alphabetically by country of origin or residence. (See also espionage;
- list of sports
Sports are defined as physical contests pursued for the goals and challenges they entail. This is an alphabetically ordered list of sports, grouped by manner of play (individual or team). Sports that may be played with either opposing individuals or opposing teams are listed twice. Sports that
- list of stars
A star is any massive self-luminous celestial body of gas that shines by radiation derived from its internal energy sources. Of the tens of billions of trillions of stars composing the observable universe, only a very small percentage are visible to the naked eye. Many stars occur in pairs,
- list of state capitals in the United States
This is a list of the cities that are state capitals in the United States, ordered alphabetically by state. The list also provides the most recent U.S. census population for each city as well as an estimated population. (This list does not include the capital of the United States, Washington, D.C.)
- list of states with nuclear weapons
Since the first atomic bomb was produced in 1945, only a handful of states have obtained nuclear weapons. Nuclear proliferation was an early concern of the Cold War, and the fear of nuclear war led to the conclusion of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) in 1968. At that time, only five or
- list of Studio Ghibli feature films
list of Studio Ghibli feature films, Studio Ghibli is a Japanese animated film studio that was founded by directors Miyazaki Hayao and Takahata Isao in 1985. It is known for the high quality of its filmmaking and its artistry. Its feature films have won both critical and popular praise and
- list of suffragists
This is an alphabetically ordered list of woman, universal, and manhood suffragists organized by nationality. See also American Woman Suffrage Association; National American Woman Suffrage Association; National Woman’s Party; National Woman Suffrage Association; Nineteenth Amendment; Seneca Falls
- list of Summer Olympic athletes
When sports fans look back and remember the Olympics of years gone by, it is not only their favorite sports that they remember but also the dynamic, talented, and inspiring athletes that made the Games worth watching. Below are select past and future Summer Olympic Games competitors and the
- list of superheroes
Superheroes have their antecedents in the semidivine heroes of myth and legend. Protagonists who exhibit feats of incredible strength, fighting prowess, and cunning are commonplace in both scripture and early secular literature. Comic strips of the early 20th century provided the perfect visual
- list of Supreme Court justices of the United States
The Supreme Court of the United States is the final court of appeal and final expositor of the Constitution of the United States. The justices are appointed by the president of the United States and must be confirmed by the U.S. Senate. The chief justice of the United States is also appointed by
- list of television shows
This is an alphabetically ordered list of television shows. (See also situation comedy; soap opera; talk show; television; television in the United
- list of textiles
The following is a list of textiles, fibres, and fabrics ordered
- list of the largest U.S. cities by population
Since 1790, when the first U.S. census was conducted, New York City has held the title as the most-populated city in the United States. In that initial census, New York City had 33,131 people. Today it is home to more than 8,335,000. That is more than double the second largest city, Los Angeles,
- list of the populations of the world’s countries, dependencies, and territories
This list provides the populations for all the countries of the world and for all but the smallest political dependencies and territories. It is ordered alphabetically by the names of the countries, dependencies, and territories. The populations are estimates calculated by Encyclopædia Britannica’s
- list of the smallest countries by area
How small is small? For some of the world’s countries, the answer is very, very small, even teeny tiny. Vatican City holds the title as the world’s smallest country, with an area of just 0.17 square mile (0.44 square km). As a point of comparison, the largest country in the world, Russia, is almost
- list of the world’s largest cities by population
With more than 70 million inhabitants, Guangzhou, China, is far and away the world’s largest city. But, what defines a city? When you are comparing developments with tens of millions of people located in countries across the globe, a unified definition is tricky—one needs to consider a variety of
- list of the world’s largest countries and dependencies by area
There are nearly 200 countries in the world, but when it comes to which is the largest, there is no competition. With a total area of 6,592,850 square miles (17,075,400 square km), Russia is the world’s largest country. A distant second is Canada, with 3,855,103 square miles (9,984,670 square km).
- list of theatres
This is an alphabetically ordered list of theatres organized by country. See also theatre (art); theatre (building); theatrical production; Western
- list of treaties
A treaty is a binding formal agreement, contract, or other written instrument that establishes obligations between two or more subjects of international law (primarily states and international organizations). This is a list of treaties, organized chronologically by the years that they were
- list of tropical cyclones
A tropical cyclone, also called a typhoon or hurricane, is an intense circular storm that originates over warm tropical oceans and is characterized by low atmospheric pressure, high winds, and heavy rain. This is a chronologically ordered list of significant tropical
- list of true bugs
The order Heteroptera comprises the so-called true bugs. This is an alphabetically ordered list of true
- list of tunnels
The following is a list of tunnels, ordered alphabetically by
- list of turtles
Turtles (order Testudines), including tortoises, are reptiles with bodies encased in bony shells. This is a list of turtles, ordered alphabetically and grouped by
- list of U.S. presidential elections in which the winner lost the popular vote
The vast majority of adult citizens in the United States have the right to vote in local, state, and federal elections. Some of these elections are based on a plurality system—a candidate need only poll more votes than any other single opponent to win. The vote to elect the president of the United
- list of U.S. presidents who experienced chronic health problems while in office
The job of president of the United States is one of the most challenging in the world and can take a heavy toll on the physical and mental well-being of those who call the White House home. Many presidents have experienced sudden health crises or chronic ailments while in office. Some of their
- list of U.S. states by population
As of 2023, the United States was the world’s third most-populated country, with more than 335,000,000 people. The U.S. state with the largest population is California, which has some 39,000,000 residents. Second is Texas, with more than 30,000,000. Several states have less than 1,000,000 people,
- list of U.S. states’ dates of admission to the union
This is a list of the states of the United States of America and the dates on which they achieved statehood, ordered by date of admission to the union. This list excludes U.S. territories, as they have not been admitted as states, although they are constituents of the United States. This list also
- list of United States presidential elections
The United States is rare among democracies in that the role of president is not primarily ceremonial, as it is in most parliamentary governments, but is instead the most powerful role in U.S. government, and the quadrennial U.S. presidential elections are of great importance to both the country
- list of valleys
Valleys are elongate depressions of Earth’s surface. Valleys are most commonly drained by rivers and may occur in a relatively flat plain or between ranges of hills or mountains. Those valleys produced by tectonic action are called rift valleys. Very narrow, deep valleys of similar appearance are
- list of vegetables
The term vegetable usually refers to the fresh edible portions of certain herbaceous plants; these portions include the roots, stems, leaves, flowers, fruit, or seeds. These plant parts are either eaten fresh or prepared in a number of ways, usually as a savory, rather than sweet, dish. The
- list of viverrids
Viverrids (family Viverridae) are any of 35 species of small Old World mammals, including civets, genets, and linsangs. Viverrids are among the most poorly known carnivores. This is an alphabetically ordered list of selected
- list of wars
This is a list of wars ordered chronologically by the year that hostilities were initiated. (See also war; law of war; military technology; collective
- list of waterfalls
This is a list of waterfalls, ordered alphabetically by continent or region and by
- list of weapons
This is a list of weapons organized alphabetically by
- list of women artists born before the 20th century
This is an alphabetically ordered list of women artists born before the 20th century.(See also painting; sculpture;
- list of women photographers
The following is an alphabetically ordered list of women who made significant contributions to
- list of World Heritage sites
This is an alphabetically ordered list of World Heritage sites—sites that have “outstanding universal value”—as designated by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). Where possible, site names are linked to relevant Britannica content. In some cases spelling
- list of zoos
This is a list of zoos, also called zoological parks or zoological gardens, ordered alphabetically by country. (See also
- list price (economics)
price index: Adjusting for biases: …they may be based on list prices rather than actual transactions prices. List prices probably are changed less frequently than the actual prices at which goods are sold; they may represent only an initial base of negotiation, a seller’s asking price rather than an actual price. One study has shown…
- list processing (computer language)
LISP, a computer programming language developed about 1960 by John McCarthy at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). LISP was founded on the mathematical theory of recursive functions (in which a function appears in its own definition). A LISP program is a function applied to data,
- List Processor (computer language)
LISP, a computer programming language developed about 1960 by John McCarthy at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). LISP was founded on the mathematical theory of recursive functions (in which a function appears in its own definition). A LISP program is a function applied to data,
- list system (voting)
list system, a method of voting for several electoral candidates, usually members of the same political party, with one mark of the ballot. It is used to elect the parliaments of many western European countries, including Switzerland, Italy, the Benelux countries, and Germany. Electors vote for one
- List, Benjamin (German chemist)
Benjamin List is a German chemist who was awarded the 2021 Nobel Prize for Chemistry for his work on asymmetric organocatalysis. He shared the prize with British chemist David MacMillan. List received a degree in chemistry from the Free University of Berlin in 1993 and a doctorate in the same
- List, Friedrich (German-American economist)
Friedrich List was a German-U.S. economist who believed tariffs on imported goods would stimulate domestic development. List also supported the free exchange of domestic goods, and he gained prominence as founder and secretary of an association of middle and southern German industrialists who
- List, Georg Friedrich (German-American economist)
Friedrich List was a German-U.S. economist who believed tariffs on imported goods would stimulate domestic development. List also supported the free exchange of domestic goods, and he gained prominence as founder and secretary of an association of middle and southern German industrialists who
- List, Guido von (German poet)
swastika: …a poet and nationalist ideologist Guido von List had suggested the swastika as a symbol for all anti-Semitic organizations; and when the National Socialist Party was formed in 1919–20, it adopted it. On September 15, 1935, the black swastika on a white circle with a red background became the national…
- List, John A. (American economist)
John A. List is an American economist who made novel contributions to the fields of experimental and behavioral economics. He helped to popularize the use of field experiments as viable tools for analyzing a broad set of economic questions. In 2011 he was elected a fellow of the American Academy of
- List, John August (American economist)
John A. List is an American economist who made novel contributions to the fields of experimental and behavioral economics. He helped to popularize the use of field experiments as viable tools for analyzing a broad set of economic questions. In 2011 he was elected a fellow of the American Academy of
- List, Wilhelm (German general)
Battle of Stalingrad: …Group A (under Field Marshal Wilhelm List) and Army Group B (under Bock). Within days, Bock was replaced at the head of Army Group B by Field Marshal Maximilian von Weichs. The division of forces placed tremendous pressure on an already-strained logistical support system. It also caused a gap between…
- Lista y Aragón, Alberto (Spanish writer)
Alberto Lista was a Spanish poet and critic considered to be the foremost member of the second Sevillian school of late 18th-century writers who espoused the tenets of Neoclassicism. At age 20, Lista held the chair of mathematics at a college in Sevilla (Seville); later (1807) he assumed the chair
- Lista, Alberto (Spanish writer)
Alberto Lista was a Spanish poet and critic considered to be the foremost member of the second Sevillian school of late 18th-century writers who espoused the tenets of Neoclassicism. At age 20, Lista held the chair of mathematics at a college in Sevilla (Seville); later (1807) he assumed the chair
- listel (architecture)
fillet, (from Latin filum, “thread”), in architecture, the characteristically rectangular or square ribbonlike bands that separate moldings and ornaments. Fillets are common in classical architecture (in which they also may be found between the flutings of columns) and in Gothic architecture. In
- Listen (song by Beyoncé)
Beyoncé: Acting career and soundtracks: …Award and her song “Listen” for an Academy Award. She later starred in Cadillac Records (2008), in which she portrayed singer Etta James, and the thriller Obsessed (2009) before providing the voice of a fairylike forest queen in the animated Epic (2013).
- Listen to Me Marlon (film by Riley [2015])
Marlon Brando: …the basis of the documentary Listen to Me Marlon (2015).