Leading Figures in History

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

62247 persons found

Jacob of Edessa

Syriac Orthodox saint, bishop of Edessa (c. 640–708)

Jacob of Orléans

12th-century Jewish scholar

Jacob Perkins

b. 1766

American inventor and physicist (1766–1849)

Jacob Pressman

American rabbi (1919-2015)

Jacob Preston (rugby league)

b. 2001

Australian rugby league footballer (born 2001)

Jacob Pullen

b. 1989

American basketball player (born 1989)

Jacob Rees-Mogg

b. 1969

British politician (born 1969)

Jacob Riis

b. 1849

American photographer, journalist and activist (1849–1914)

Jacob Rothschild, 4th Baron Rothschild

b. 1936

English peer, investment banker and philanthropist (1936–2024)

Jacob Rubinovitz

b. 1947

Israeli engineer (born 1947)

Jacob Sahaya Kumar Aruni

b. 1974

Indian celebrity chef (1974–2012)

Jacob Sartorius

b. 2002

American social media personality (born 2002)

Jacob Schick

American businessman (1877–1937)

Jacob Sturm von Sturmeck

b. 1489

German statesman (1489–1553)

Jacob Tierney

b. 1979

Canadian actor and director (born 1979)

Jacob Tremblay

b. 2006

Canadian actor (born 2006)

Jacob van Artevelde

Flemish statesman and political leader (d. 1345)

Jacob van der Hoeden

b. 1891

Dutch-born Israeli veterinary research scientist

Jacob Viner

b. 1892

Canadian economist (1892–1970)

Jacob Young

b. 1979

American actor and producer (born 1979)

Jacoba van Velde

Dutch writer, translator and dramaturge

Jacobo Árbenz

b. 1913

President of Guatemala from 1951 to 1954

Jacobo Fitz-James Stuart, 17th Duke of Alba

b. 1878

Spanish noble

Jacobo Timerman

Argentine publisher, journalist and author (1923–1999)