Leading Figures in History

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

62247 persons found

Jaanus Veensalu

b. 1964

Estonian footballer

Jaap Eden

b. 1873

Dutch speed skater and cyclist (1873–1925)

Jaap Havekotte

Dutch speed skater (1912–2014)

Jaap Penraat

Dutch resistance fighter (1918–2006)

Jaap Rijks

b. 1919

Dutch equestrian

Jaap Stam

b. 1972

Dutch footballer and manager (born 1972)

Jaap-Derk Buma

b. 1972

Dutch field hockey player

Jabari Smith Jr.

b. 2003

American basketball player (born 2003)

Jabe Thomas

American racing driver (1930–2015)

Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah

b. 1926

Emir of Kuwait from 1977 to 2006

Jaber Al-Mubarak Al-Hamad Al-Sabah

Kuwaiti royal and politician (1942–2024)

Jabez Bowen

American judge (1739–1815)

Jacek Frąckiewicz

b. 1969

Polish footballer (born 1969)

Jacek Kazimierski

b. 1959

Polish footballer (born 1959)

Jacek Krzynówek

b. 1976

Polish footballer

Jacek Zieliński (footballer, born 1967)

b. 1967

Polish footballer and manager

Jaci Velasquez

b. 1979

American singer and actress (born 1979)

Jacinda Ardern

b. 1980

Prime Minister of New Zealand from 2017 to 2023

Jacint Verdaguer

b. 1845

Catalan writer & poet (1845–1902)

Jacinta Allan

b. 1973

Premier of Victoria from 2023 to 2026

Jacinto Benavente

Spanish dramatist (1866–1954)

Jacinto Convit

b. 1913

Venezuelan physician and scientist

Jack Adams

Canadian ice hockey player and coach (1894–1964)

Jack Afamasaga

b. 1984

Samoa international rugby league footballer