Leading Figures in History

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

24408 persons found

Juan Goytisolo

Spanish writer, poet and novelist

Juan Gris

Spanish artist (1887–1927)

Juan Iturbe

b. 1993

Paraguayan footballer (born 1993)

Juan José Elhuyar

b. 1754

Spanish chemist (1754–1796)

Juan José Ibarretxe

b. 1957

Spanish politician

Juan José Muñoz

Juan José Torres

50th President of Bolivia

Juan Larrea (politician)

Argentine politician

Juan Luis Galiardo

Spanish actor

Juan Luis Guerra

b. 1957

Dominican musician (born 1957)

Juan Luis Vives

Spanish humanist scholar (1493–1540)

Juan Manuel

b. 1282

Duke of Peñafiel & Spanish writer

Juan Manuel Fangio

b. 1911

Argentine racing driver (1911–1995)

Juan María Bordaberry

b. 1928

President of Uruguay from 1972 to 1976

Juan Mata

b. 1988

Spanish footballer (born 1988)

Juan Minujín

b. 1975

Argentine actor and film director (born 1975)

Juan Muñoz (sculptor)

b. 1953

Spanish sculptor

Juan N. Méndez

b. 1820

President of Mexico from 1876 to 1877

Juan O'Gorman

b. 1905

Mexican artist and architect (1905–1982)

Juan Pablo Sorín

b. 1976

Argentine footballer (born 1976)

Juan Pérez de Montalbán

Juan Perón

President of Argentina (1946–1955, 1973–1974)

Juan Ramón Jiménez

Spanish poet (1881–1958)

Juan Reccius

Chilean triple jumper (1911–2012)