Leading Figures in History

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

24408 persons found

Joelson (footballer, born 1983)

b. 1983

Brazilian footballer (born 1983)

Joerg Deisinger

b. 1966

German musician

Joey Cheek

b. 1979

American speed skater

Joey Covington

American drummer (1945 – 2013)

Joey Dunlop

Northern Irish motorcycle racer (1952–2000)

Joey Graceffa

b. 1991

American YouTuber (born 1991)

Joey Jordison

b. 1975

American musician (1975–2021)

Joey Kramer

b. 1950

American drummer (born 1950)

Joey Logano

b. 1990

American racing driver (born 1990)

Joey Marella

American professional wrestling referee (1963–1994)

Joey Maxim

American boxer

Joey Molland

b. 1947

English composer and rock guitarist (1947–2025)

Joey Ramone

b. 1951

American punk rock singer (1951–2001)

Joey Sadler

Rugby player

Joey Santiago

b. 1965

Filipino-American guitarist

Joey Wendle

b. 1990

American baseball player (born 1990)

Joey Yung

b. 1980

Hong Kong singer and actress (born 1980)

Joff Ellen

b. 1915

Australian entertainer, actor and comedian

Jógvan Sundstein

b. 1933

Faroese politician (1933–2024)

Joh Bjelke-Petersen

Premier of Queensland from 1968 to 1987

Johan Banér

Swedish field marshal (1596–1641)

Johan Borgen

b. 1902

Norwegian author, journalist and critic

Johan Botha (cricketer)

b. 1982

South African cricketer

Johan Cruyff

b. 1947

Dutch footballer and manager (1947–2016)