Leading Figures in History

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

62247 persons found

John Gale (theatre producer)

b. 1929

British theatre producer (1929–2025)

John Galsworthy

b. 1867

English novelist and playwright (1867–1933)

John Galvin (general)

United States Army General (1929–2015)

John Garang

b. 1945

Sudanese politician (1945–2005)

John Gardner (American writer)

b. 1933

American novelist, essayist, and literary critic (1933–1982)

John Gardner (British writer)

English writer (1926–2007)

John Garfield

American actor (1913–1952)

John Garrett (British politician)

b. 1931

British management consultant and Labour Party politician

John Garrett (ice hockey)

b. 1951

Canadian ice hockey player (1951–2026)

John Gauden

17th century English Anglican cleric (1605–1662)

John Gay

b. 1685

English poet and playwright (1685–1732)

John George Children

b. 1777

British chemist, mineralogist and zoologist

John George I of Saxony

Elector of Saxony from 1611 to 1656

John George II, Elector of Saxony

b. 1613

Elector of Saxony from 1656 to 1680

John George IV

Elector of Saxony from 1691 to 1694

John George, Elector of Brandenburg

b. 1525

Elector of Brandenburg from 1571 to 1598

John Giannini

b. 1962

American college basketball coach (born 1962)

John Gibson (political commentator)

b. 1946

American radio talk show host

John Gielgud

English actor and theatre director (1904–2000)

John Gilbert (actor)

b. 1899

American actor and film director (1897–1936)

John Gillespie Magee Jr.

b. 1922

Royal Canadian Air Force officer and poet

John Gilroy (artist)

b. 1898

English artist and illustrator (1898–1985)

John Gladwin

b. 1942

British bishop

John Glascock

b. 1951

English musician (1951–1979)