Leading Figures in History

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

62247 persons found

John Cameron (footballer, born 1872)

Scottish footballer and manager

John Cameron Swayze

American news commentator and game show panelist (1906–1995)

John Campbell, 2nd Duke of Argyll

British army officer and politician (1680–1743)

John Campbell, 4th Duke of Argyll

British Army officer and politician (1693–1770)

John Campbell, 5th Duke of Argyll

British Army officer and politician (1723–1806)

John Campbell, Earl of Atholl

Scottish nobleman

John Candy

b. 1950

Canadian actor and comedian (1950–1994)

John Canton

b. 1718

British physicist (1718–1772)

John Carew

b. 1979

Norwegian footballer (born 1979)

John Carlos

b. 1945

American track and field athlete

John Carney (American football)

b. 1964

American football player (born 1964)

John Carroll Lynch

b. 1963

American character actor and film director (born 1963)

John Carter (jazz musician)

b. 1929

American jazz clarinet, saxophone, and flute player (1929–1991)

John Carteret, 2nd Earl Granville

b. 1690

British statesman (1690–1763)

John Casimir, Duke of Saxe-Coburg

b. 1564

Duke of Saxe-Coburg-Eisenach

John Casper

b. 1943

American astronaut (born 1943)

John Cassaday

American comic book artist and writer (1971–2024)

John Catron

US Supreme Court justice from 1837 to 1865

John Cavendish

English judge

John Cazale

b. 1935

American actor (1935–1978)

John Cena

b. 1977

American actor and professional wrestler (born 1977)

John Cerutti

American baseball player (1960–2004)

John Challis

English actor (1942–2021)

John Chamberlain (journalist)

b. 1903

American journalist (1903–1995)