Leading Figures in History

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

24419 persons found

Jaak Põldma

b. 1988

Estonian tennis player

Jaan Anvelt

b. 1884

Estonian communist (1884–1937)

Jaan Eilart

Estonian botanist and conservationist

Jaan Jüris

b. 1977

Estonian ski jumper (born 1977)

Jaan Kärner

b. 1891

Estonian poet and writer (1891–1958)

Jaan Kikkas

b. 1892

Estonian weightlifter

Jaan Lattik

Estonian politician (1878–1967)

Jaan Mölder

b. 1987

Estonian rally driver (born 1987)

Jaan Pehk

b. 1975

Estonian musician and author

Jaap Havekotte

Dutch speed skater (1912–2014)

Jaap Penraat

Dutch resistance fighter (1918–2006)

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

Jabez Bowen

American judge (1739–1815)

Jacek Krzynówek

b. 1976

Polish footballer

Jacint Verdaguer

b. 1845

Catalan writer & poet (1845–1902)

Jack Adams

Canadian ice hockey player and coach (1894–1964)

Jack Afamasaga

b. 1984

Samoa international rugby league footballer

Jack Albertson

b. 1907

American actor (1907-1981)

Jack B. Sowards

TV and Screenwriter (1929–2007)

Jack Barry (game show host)

20th-century American television personality

Jack Blackham

b. 1854

Australian cricketer

Jack Blades

b. 1954

American musician (born 1954)