Leading Figures in History

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

62247 persons found

Johannes Stark

German physicist (1874–1957)

Johannes Steinhoff

b. 1913

German general and fighter pilot during World War II (1913–1994)

Johannes Tauler

German theologian (died 1361)

Johannes Terwogt

b. 1878

Dutch olympic rower (1878–1977)

Johannes Thingnes Bø

b. 1993

Norwegian biathlete (born 1993)

Johannes Türn

b. 1899

Estonian chess player (1899–1993)

Johannes Valentinus Andreae

German writer, mathematician and theologian (rosicrucian)

Johannes Vermeer

b. 1632

Dutch painter (1632–1675)

Johannes Wislicenus

b. 1835

German chemist (1835–1902)

Johannes Zollikofer

Swiss reformed vicar

Johannes Zukertort

German-British chess player (1842–1888)

John "Hot Rod" Williams

b. 1962

American basketball player (1962–2015)

John A. Alonzo

b. 1934

American cinematographer (1934–2001)

John A. Cade

American politician

John A. Costello

b. 1891

Taoiseach (1948–1951, 1954–1957)

John A. Dahlgren

American admiral (1809–1870)

John A. Durkin

American politician (1936–2012)

John A. List

b. 1968

American economist (born 1968)

John A. Macdonald

Canadian prime minister and Father of Confederation (1815–1891)

John A. Roebling

b. 1806

German-American engineer (1806–1869)

John A. Sampson

b. 1873

American gynecologist (1873–1946)

John A. Volpe

American politician and diplomat (1908–1994)

John Abbott

Prime Minister of Canada from 1891 to 1892

John Abercrombie (physician)

b. 1780

Scottish physician and philosopher (1780–1844)