Leading Figures in History

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

62247 persons found

John Henniker-Major, 8th Baron Henniker

British peer, civil servant, and diplomat (1916–2004)

John Henrik Clarke

African-American historian (1915–1998)

John Henry Barbee

b. 1905

American blues singer and guitarist (1905–1964)

John Henry Hammond

American record producer, civil rights activist and music critic (1910–1987)

John Henry Holland

American researcher in genetic algorithms (1929–2015)

John Henry Knight (inventor)

British inventor and automotive pioneer

John Henry Newman

English theologian and cardinal (1801–1890)

John Henry Twachtman

b. 1853

American impressionist painter (1853–1902)

John Henry, Margrave of Moravia

Count of Tyrol from 1335 to 1341

John Hensley

b. 1977

American actor (born 1977)

John Henson (puppeteer)

b. 1965

American puppeteer (1965–2014)

John Herbert Chapman

b. 1921

Canadian space researcher

John Hersey

b. 1914

American journalist, novelist and academic (1914–1993)

John Hervey, 1st Earl of Bristol

b. 1665

English politician (1665–1751)

John Hervey, 2nd Baron Hervey

English courtier and political writer

John Hessin Clarke

b. 1857

US Supreme Court justice from 1916 to 1922

John Hewitt (poet)

b. 1907

Northern Irish poet (1907–1987)

John Hewson

b. 1946

Former Australian politician

John Heyer

Australian documentary filmmaker (1916–2001)

John Hiatt

b. 1952

American musician (born 1952)

John Hicks

British economist (1904–1989)

John Higgins

b. 1975

Scottish snooker player (born 1975)

John Hinckley Jr.

b. 1955

Attempted assassin of Ronald Reagan (born 1955)