Leading Figures in History

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

62247 persons found

Jean Renoir

b. 1894

French filmmaker (1894–1979)

Jean Rey (politician)

Belgian politician (1902–1983)

Jean Rhys

British novelist (1890–1979)

Jean Ribault

French navigator and colonizer

Jean Richard (actor)

b. 1921

French actor, comedian, and circus entrepreneur

Jean Richardot

Flemish statesman and diplomat

Jean Ritchie

American folk singer, songwriter and musician (1922–2015)

Jean Roba

Belgian comics author

Jean Robic

b. 1921

French cyclist (1921–1980)

Jean Rochefort

b. 1930

French actor (1930–2017)

Jean Rochon

b. 1938

Canadian politician (1938–2021)

Jean Rollin

b. 1938

French film director

Jean Rostand

French biologist and philosopher (1894-1977)

Jean Rouverol

b. 1916

American actress and screenwriter (1916–2017)

Jean Seberg

American actress (1938–1979)

Jean Séguy

French sociologist (1925–2007)

Jean Senebier

b. 1742

Genevan Calvinist pastor and naturalist (1742–1809)

Jean Servais

b. 1910

Belgian actor (1910–1976)

Jean Shepherd

b. 1921

American writer and radio host (1921–1999)

Jean Shrimpton

b. 1942

English model and actress (born 1942)

Jean Sibelius

Finnish composer (1865–1957)

Jean Siméon Chardin

b. 1699

French painter (1699–1779)

Jean Smart

b. 1951

American actress (born 1951)

Jean Stafford

b. 1915

American author (1915–1979)