Leading Figures in History

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

24408 persons found

John W. Campbell

b. 1910

American science fiction writer and editor (1910–1971)

John W. Dower

b. 1938

American historian (born 1938)

John W. H. Bassett

Canadian media proprietor and politician (1915–1998)

John Waine

b. 1930

English Anglican bishop (1930–2020)

John Waite

b. 1952

British musician (born 1952)

John Wakeham

b. 1932

British businessman and Conservative Party politician (born 1932)

John Warner

American lawyer and politician (1927–2021)

John Waters

b. 1946

American filmmaker (born 1946)

John Waters (director, born 1893)

American film director

John Watkins (Australian cricketer)

b. 1943

Australian cricketer

John Watson (racing driver)

b. 1946

British racing driver (born 1946)

John Wayne

b. 1907

American actor (1907–1979)

John Wayne Gacy

American serial killer (1942–1994)

John Weider

b. 1947

British musician (1947–2025)

John Wesley

b. 1703

English clergyman (1703–1791)

John Wetton

b. 1949

English musician (1949–2017)

John White (footballer, born 1937)

b. 1937

Scottish footballer (1937–1964)

John Whiteaker

b. 1820

American politician (1820–1902)

John Whitehead (singer)

b. 1948

American singer-songwriter (1948–2004)

John Wilbur (Quaker minister)

American Quaker minister (1774–1856)

John Wilce

John Wildman

English politician and soldier (died 1693)

John Wilkes Booth

American stage actor and assassin (1838–1865)

John Willcock

Australian politician