Leading Figures in History

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

62247 persons found

James Cracknell

b. 1972

British rower

James Cronin

b. 1931

American particle physicist

James Cross

b. 1921

British diplomat (1921–2021)

James Curtis Hepburn

American physician, educator and phonologist (1815–1911)

James D. Hughes

b. 1922

United States Air Force general (1922–2024)

James D. Ramage

United States Navy admiral (1916–2012)

James D. Watkins

American politician and admiral (1927-2012)

James D'Arcy

b. 1973

English actor and film director (born 1975)

James Dale Ritchie

b. 1976

American serial killer (1976–2016)

James Daly (actor)

American actor (1918–1978)

James Darren

b. 1936

American actor (1936–2024)

James Davey (rugby league)

b. 1989

English rugby league footballer

James Dean

American actor (1931–1955)

James DeBarge

b. 1963

American singer (born 1963)

James Dewar

b. 1842

British chemist and physicist (1842–1923)

James Dickey (United Irishmen)

James Dobson

b. 1936

American evangelical Christian psychologist and author (1936–2025)

James Dolan (businessman)

b. 1955

American businessman (born 1955)

James Doohan

Canadian actor (1920–2005)

James Dooley (New South Wales politician)

b. 1877

Australian politician (1877–1950)

James Douglas, 1st Earl of Morton

Scottish earl (1426–1493)

James Douglas, 4th Earl of Morton

Regent of Scotland during the minority of King James VI

James Douglas, Lord of Douglas

Scottish knight and feudal lord

James Drury

b. 1934

American actor (1934–2020)