Leading Figures in History

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

62247 persons found

J.D. Fortune

b. 1973

Canadian singer and songwriter (born 1973)

J.League designated special players

b. 1992

Ja Morant

b. 1999

American basketball player (born 1999)

Jaafar Jackson

b. 1996

American actor and singer (born 1996)

Jaak Põldma

b. 1988

Estonian tennis player

Jaak Uudmäe

b. 1954

Estonian athlete (born 1954)

Jaakko Hintikka

Finnish and American philosopher and logician (1929–2015)

Jaakko Ohtonen

b. 1989

Finnish actor (born 1989)

Jaakko Ojaniemi

b. 1980

Finnish decathlete (born 1980)

Jaan Anvelt

b. 1884

Estonian communist (1884–1937)

Jaan Ehlvest

b. 1962

Estonian-American chess grandmaster (born 1962)

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 Kirsipuu

b. 1969

Estonian cyclist

Jaan Lattik

Estonian politician (1878–1967)

Jaan Mahlapuu

Estonian WW1 aviator

Jaan Mölder

b. 1987

Estonian rally driver (born 1987)

Jaan Pehk

b. 1975

Estonian musician and author

Jaan Rääts

b. 1932

Estonian composer (1932–2020)

Jaan Sarv

Estonian mathematician

Jaan Teemant

b. 1872

Estonian lawyer and politician

Jaanus Sirel

b. 1975

Estonian footballer