Leading Figures in History

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

62247 persons found

Joc Pederson

b. 1992

American baseball player (born 1992)

Joca (footballer, born 1995)

b. 1995

Portuguese footballer

Jocasta Innes

b. 1934

British writer and journalist (1934–2013)

Jocelin of Soissons

French theologian

Jocelyn Bell Burnell

b. 1943

Northern Irish physicist (born 1943)

Jocelyne Bourassa

b. 1947

Canadian professional golfer (1947–2021)

Jochem Ziegert

b. 1954

German footballer

Jochen Mass

b. 1946

German racing driver (1946–2025)

Jochen Rindt

b. 1942

Racing driver (1942–1970)

Jock Cameron

South African cricketer

Jock Landale

b. 1995

Australian basketball player (born 1995)

Jock Stein

Scottish football player and manager (1922–1985)

Jock Taylor

British sidecar racer

Jock Wallace Jr.

b. 1935

Scottish footballer (1935–1996)

Jock Zonfrillo

Scottish TV presenter and chef (1976–2023)

Jocko Conlan

American baseball umpire (1899–1989)

Jodelle Ferland

b. 1994

Canadian actress (born 1994)

Jodi Lyn O'Keefe

b. 1978

American actress and model (born 1978)

Jodi Picoult

b. 1966

American author (born 1966)

Jodi Rell

b. 1946

Governor of Connecticut from 2004 to 2011

Jodie Burrage

b. 1999

British tennis player (born 1999)

Jodie Kidd

b. 1978

English fashion model, racing driver and television personality

Jodie Meeks

b. 1987

American basketball player (born 1987)

Jodie Rogers

b. 1970

Australian diver