Leading Figures in History

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

39103 persons found

Yu Suzuki

b. 1958

Japanese video game designer (born 1958)

Yuan Shao

Han dynasty warlord (died 202)

Yuan Shikai

First president of the Republic of China (1859–1916)

Yuan Xingqin

10th-century Chinese politician

Yuan Yong

Chinese imperial prince (died 528)

Yuan Zhao

Emperor of Northern Wei

Yui Aragaki

b. 1988

Japanese actress, model, and singer (born 1988)

Yui Hiwatashi

b. 2000

Musical artist

Yūichi Komano

b. 1981

Japanese footballer

Yuichi Nishimura

b. 1972

Japanese football referee (born 1972)

Yūji Koseki

b. 1909

Japanese composer (1909–1989)

Yuka Sato (javelin thrower)

b. 1992

Japanese javelin thrower

Yūki Amami

b. 1967

Japanese actress (born 1967)

Yuki Kajiura

b. 1965

Japanese composer (born 1965)

Yuki Tsunoda

b. 2000

Japanese racing driver (born 2000)

Yukina Shirakawa

b. 1985

Japanese gravure idol (born 1985)

Yukio Edano

b. 1964

Japanese politician

Yukiya Amano

b. 1947

Japanese diplomat (1947–2019)

Yūko Asano

b. 1960

Japanese actress and singer (born 1960)

Yuko Nakanishi

b. 1981

Japanese swimmer (born 1981)

Yuko Nakazawa

b. 1973

Japanese singer, dancer, and actress

Yul Brynner

b. 1920

Russian and American actor (1920–1985)

Yuli Gurriel

b. 1984

Cuban baseball player (born 1984)

Yuli Turovsky

b. 1939

Canadian conductor