Leading Figures in History

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

62247 persons found

Joseph Michel (politician)

b. 1925

Belgian politician (1925–2016)

Joseph Mitchell (writer)

American writer (1908–1996)

Joseph Montferrand

Canadian logger and strongman (1802–1864)

Joseph Morelle

b. 1957

American politician (born 1957)

Joseph Nicollet

b. 1786

French geographer, astronomer, and mathematician

Joseph O'Sullivan

Irish assassin (1897–1922)

Joseph of Anchieta

Spanish Jesuit saint and missionary

Joseph of Cupertino

b. 1603

Italian Franciscan friar

Joseph Olivier (rugby union)

French rugby union player

Joseph P. Allen

b. 1937

American astronaut (born 1937)

Joseph P. Kennedy Jr.

b. 1915

American naval aviator (1915–1944)

Joseph P. Kennedy Sr.

b. 1888

American businessman and politician (1888–1969)

Joseph P. Lash

American political activist

Joseph P. Lordi

b. 1919

American lawyer (1919-1983)

Joseph P. McFadden

American prelate (1947–2013)

Joseph P. Teasdale

American politician (1936–2014)

Joseph Papp

b. 1921

American producer and director (1921–1991)

Joseph Pardo (rabbi)

Italian rabbi and merchant

Joseph Patrick Moore

b. 1969

American bass player

Joseph Paxton

b. 1803

English gardener, architect and Member of Parliament

Joseph Pevney

American actor and director (1911–2008)

Joseph Pilates

German physical trainer (1883–1967)

Joseph Plateau

Belgian physicist (1801–1883)

Joseph Plunkett

Irish republican, poet and journalist (1887-1916)