Leading Figures in History

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

62247 persons found

Jiřina Kudličková

b. 1986

Czech pole vaulter

Jiro Kuroshio

b. 1992

Japanese professional wrestler (born 1992)

Jiroemon Kimura

b. 1897

Japanese supercentenarian (1897–2013)

Jishu Dasgupta

b. 1956

Jivraj Narayan Mehta

b. 1887

1st Chief Minister of Gujarat

JJ Hickson

b. 1988

American basketball player (born 1988)

JJ Redick

b. 1984

American basketball coach (born 1984)

Jme

b. 1985

British grime MC (born 1985)

Jo Anne Worley

b. 1937

American actress and comedienne (b. 1937)

Jo Benkow

Norwegian politician and writer

Jo Beth Taylor

b. 1971

Australian television presenter and singer

Jo Beverley

b. 1947

British-Canadian writer

Jo Brand

b. 1957

English entertainer (born 1957)

Jo Cox

British politician (1974–2016)

Jo Dee Messina

b. 1970

American country singer (born 1970)

Jo Durie

b. 1960

British tennis player

Jo Frost

b. 1970

English television personality (born 1970)

Jo Gartner

Austrian racing driver (1954–1986)

Jo Inge Berget

b. 1990

Norwegian footballer (born 1990)

Jo Kwon

b. 1989

South Korean singer and actor

Jo Marie Payton

b. 1950

American actress (born 1950)

Jo O'Meara

b. 1979

English singer (born 1979)

Jo Pavey

b. 1973

British long-distance runner

Jo Ramírez

b. 1941

Mexican motorsport engineer and manager (born 1941)