Leading Figures in History

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

62247 persons found

Jean Aitchison

b. 1938

British linguist and writer, born 1938

Jean Albert Gaudry

b. 1827

French scientist (1827–1908)

Jean Alesi

b. 1964

French racing driver (born 1964)

Jean Alexander

b. 1926

English actress (1926–2016)

Jean Alexandre Barré

b. 1880

French neurologist (1880–1967)

Jean Anouilh

b. 1910

French playwright (1910–1987)

Jean Arp

German-French sculptor and poet (1886–1966)

Jean Arthur

American actress (1900–1991)

Jean Astruc

French physician and professor (1684–1766)

Jean Aurenche

French screenwriter

Jean Baptiste Camille Canclaux

b. 1740

French army commander

Jean Baptiste Eugène Estienne

b. 1860

French general and military engineer (1860-1936)

Jean Baptiste Gay, 1st Viscount of Martignac

b. 1778

French statesman (1778–1832)

Jean Baptiste Joseph Delambre

French mathematician and astronomer (1749–1822)

Jean Baptiste Massillon

b. 1663

French Catholic prelate and preacher

Jean Baptiste Point du Sable

Early founder of Chicago (died 1818)

Jean Barker, Baroness Trumpington

b. 1922

British politician (1922–2018)

Jean Barraqué

French composer, musicologist, and lecturer (1928–1973)

Jean Bart

French admiral and privateer (1650–1702)

Jean Bastien

French footballer (1915-1969)

Jean Batmale

French footballer (1895-1973)

Jean Baubérot

b. 1941

French historian and sociologist

Jean Baudrillard

b. 1929

French sociologist and philosopher (1929–2007)

Jean Beausejour

b. 1984

Chilean footballer (born 1984)