Leading Figures in History

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

62247 persons found

Joanna Krupa

b. 1979

Polish-born American model and actress

Joanna Lumley

b. 1946

Indian-born British actress (born 1946)

Joanna McGilchrist

b. 1983

England international rugby union player

Joanna Merlin

b. 1931

American actress and casting director (1931–2023)

Joanna Mitrosz

b. 1988

Polish rhythmic gymnast (born 1988)

Joanna of Aragon, Queen of Naples

b. 1454

Queen consort of Naples

Joanna of Austria, Princess of Portugal

b. 1535

Infanta of Spain, Archduchess of Austria and Princess of Portugal

Joanna of Brabant

Duchess of Brabant (1322–1406)

Joanna of Pfirt

Countess of Pfirt and Duchess of Austria (c. 1300–1351)

Joanna Russ

American writer and academic (1937–2011)

Joanna Shields, Baroness Shields

b. 1962

British businesswoman and politician (born 1962)

Joanna Shimkus

b. 1943

Canadian actress

Joanna, Duchess of Brabant

b. 1322

Duchess of Brabant (1322–1406)

Joanna, Princess of Portugal

Portuguese princess

Joanne Catherall

b. 1962

English singer (born 1962)

Joanne Dru

American actress (1922–1996)

Joanne Froggatt

b. 1980

English actress (born 1980)

Joanne Hadjia

b. 1990

Australian singer (born 1990)

Joanne Herring

b. 1929

American businesswoman, activist and diplomat

Joanne Jackson (swimmer)

b. 1986

English swimmer

Joanne Whalley

b. 1961

British actress (born 1961)

Jóannes Eidesgaard

b. 1951

Faroese politician

Joannes Gijsen

Dutch Roman Catholic bishop (1932–2013)

João Barreiros

b. 1952

Portuguese science fiction writer, editor, translator and critic