Leading Figures in History

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

62247 persons found

Jang Wooyoung

b. 1989

South Korean singer (born 1989)

Jani Allan

b. 1953

South African journalist, columnist, writer and broadcaster (1952–2023)

Jani Rita

b. 1981

Finnish ice hockey player (born 1981)

Janice E. Voss

b. 1956

American astronaut and engineer (1956–2012)

Janice Lourie

b. 1930

American computer scientist

Janine Leal

b. 1976

Venezuelan dietitian (born 1976)

Janine Tugonon

b. 1989

Filipino model ang beauty pageant titleholder

Janis F. Kearney

b. 1953

American author

Jānis Frīdrihs Baumanis

b. 1834

Latvian architect

Janis Hansen (singer)

b. 1942

American singer-songwriter (1942–2017)

Janis Joplin

American singer (1943–1970)

Jānis Lūsis

b. 1939

Latvian javelin thrower (1939–2020)

Janis Paige

American actress and singer (1922–2024)

Janis Siegel

b. 1952

American singer

Jānis Timma

b. 1992

Latvian basketball player (1992–2024)

Janko Bobetko

Croatian general

Janko Tipsarević

b. 1984

Serbian tennis player (born 1984)

Janne Mustonen

b. 1901

Finnish politician (1901–1964)

Janne Niskala

b. 1981

Finnish ice hockey player (born 1981)

Janne Seurujärvi

b. 1975

Finnish politician

Jannero Pargo

b. 1979

American basketball player and coach (born 1979)

Jannik Sinner

b. 2001

Italian tennis player (born 2001)

Janno Gibbs

b. 1969

Filipino actor, comedian and singer-songwriter (born 1969)

Janoris Jenkins

b. 1988

American football player (born 1988)