Leading Figures in History

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

24408 persons found

João Havelange

b. 1916

Brazilian businessman, athlete and football administrator (1916–2016)

João Lucas (footballer, born 1979)

Portuguese footballer

João Manuel, Prince of Portugal

b. 1537

Prince of Portugal (1537–1554)

João Saldanha

b. 1917

Brazilian journalist and football manager (1917–1990)

João Simões Lopes Neto

Brazilian writer

Joaquim de Sousa Andrade

Brazilian poet (1833–1902)

Joaquim Machado de Castro

b. 1731

Joaquín (footballer, born 1956)

b. 1956

Spanish footballer

Joaquín Rodrigo

Spanish composer and pianist (1901–1999)

Joazhiño Arroe

b. 1992

Peruvian footballer (born 1992)

Jobst Brandt

American bicycle racer (1935–2015)

Joc Pederson

b. 1992

American baseball player (born 1992)

Jocasta Innes

b. 1934

British writer and journalist (1934–2013)

Jocelyne Bourassa

b. 1947

Canadian professional golfer (1947–2021)

Jochen Rindt

b. 1942

Racing driver (1942–1970)

Jock Zonfrillo

Scottish TV presenter and chef (1976–2023)

Jocko Conlan

American baseball umpire (1899–1989)

Jodi Picoult

b. 1966

American author (born 1966)

Jodi Rell

b. 1946

Governor of Connecticut from 2004 to 2011

Jodie Burrage

b. 1999

British tennis player (born 1999)

Jodie Rogers

b. 1970

Australian diver

Jodie Taylor

b. 1986

English footballer (born 1986)

Jodie Whittaker

b. 1982

English actress (born 1982)

Jody Conradt

b. 1941

American basketball player and coach