Leading Figures in History

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

62247 persons found

John Bromwich

b. 1918

Australian tennis player (1918–1999)

John Brooks (governor)

b. 1752

American general and governor

John Brougham

b. 1814

Irish-American actor and dramatist (1814–1880)

John Brown (abolitionist)

b. 1800

American abolitionist (1800–1859)

John Brown (essayist)

b. 1715

English Anglican priest, playwright and essayist

John Brumby

b. 1953

Australian politician (born 1953)

John Brunner (author)

British science fiction author (1934–1995)

John Bruton

b. 1947

Taoiseach from 1994 to 1997

John Buchan

b. 1875

Scottish author and statesman (1875–1940)

John Buchanan (Canadian politician)

b. 1931

Premier of Nova Scotia from 1978 to 1990

John Buck (baseball)

b. 1980

American baseball player (born 1980)

John Buckley (VC)

English recipient of the Victoria Cross (1813–1876)

John Bulwer

b. 1606

English physician and philosopher (1606–1656)

John Bunny

American actor (1863–1915)

John Bunting (public servant)

Australian public servant and diplomat

John Bunyan

English writer and preacher (1628–1688)

John Burgess (host)

b. 1943

Australian radio and television personality (born 1943)

John Burgoyne

British Army officer, playwright and politician (1722–1792)

John Burke (rugby league, born 1948)

GB international rugby league footballer

John Burns

b. 1858

English trade unionist and politician

John Burton (diplomat)

Australian diplomat and academic (1915–2010)

John Bush (singer)

b. 1963

American heavy metal singer

John Byner

b. 1938

American actor (born 1938)

John Byng

b. 1704

Royal Navy officer and politician (1704–1757)