Leading Figures in History

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

62247 persons found

Jöns Jacob Berzelius

Swedish chemist (1779–1848)

Jonty Rhodes

b. 1969

South African cricketer (born 1969)

Joo (singer)

b. 1990

South Korean singer (born 1990)

Joo Sang-wook

b. 1978

South Korean actor (born 1978)

Joohoney

b. 1994

South Korean rapper (born 1994)

Joon Park

b. 1969

South Korean and American entertainer (born 1969)

Joonas Kokkonen

b. 1921

Finnish composer (1921–1996)

Joonas Kolkka

b. 1974

Finnish footballer (born 1974)

Joop den Uyl

b. 1919

Prime Minister of the Netherlands from 1973 to 1977

Joop Donkervoort

b. 1949

Dutch businessman

Joop van Daele

b. 1947

Dutch footballer and manager (1947–2025)

Joost Klein

b. 1997

Dutch musician (born 1997)

Joost Zwagerman

Dutch writer, poet, and essayist

Jope Seniloli

Jordan Ayew

b. 1991

Ghanaian footballer (born 1991)

Jordan Bannister

b. 1982

Australian rules footballer and umpire

Jordan Bridges

b. 1973

American actor (born 1973)

Jordan Chan

b. 1967

Hong Kong actor and singer

Jordan Clark (cricketer)

b. 1990

English cricketer

Jordan Clarkson

b. 1992

American-Filipino basketball player (born 1992)

Jordan Crawford

b. 1988

American basketball player (born 1988)

Jordan Eberle

b. 1990

Canadian ice hockey player (born 1990)

Jordan Fisher

b. 1994

American actor and singer (born 1994)

Jordan Gavaris

b. 1989

Canadian actor (born 1989)