Leading Figures in History

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

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Yoshiharu Habu

b. 1970

Japanese shogi and chess player (born 1970)

Yoshihiko Noda

b. 1957

Prime Minister of Japan from 2011 to 2012

Yoshihiro Akiyama

b. 1975

Japanese judoka and mixed martial arts fighter

Yoshihiro Tajiri

b. 1970

Japanese professional wrestler, promoter and trainer (born 1970)

Yoshihiro Takayama

b. 1966

Japanese former professional wrestler and mixed martial arts fighter (born 1966)

Yoshihiro Tatsumi

b. 1935

Japanese manga artist

Yoshihiro Togashi

b. 1966

Japanese manga artist (born 1966)

Yoshihito, Prince Katsura

Japanese prince (1948–2014)

Yoshiko Yamaguchi

Japanese singer, actress, and politician (1920–2014)

Yoshimaro Yamashina

b. 1900

Japanese ornithologist (1900–1989)

Yoshinobu Yamamoto

b. 1998

Japanese baseball player (born 1998)

Yoshio Markino

Japanese-British artist (1869–1956)

Yoshirō Mori

b. 1937

Prime Minister of Japan from 2000 to 2001

Yoshirō Muraki

b. 1924

Japanese production designer (1924–2009)

Yoshiro Nakamatsu

b. 1928

Japanese inventor (born 1928)

Yoshitaka Hirota

b. 1971

Musical artist

Yoshito Ōkubo

b. 1982

Japanese footballer (born 1982)

Yoshito Takamine

b. 1924

American politician

Yoshito Usui

b. 1958

Japanese manga artist (1958-2009)

Yoshiyuki Konishi

b. 1950

Japanese fashion designer (born 1950)

Yossi Benayoun

b. 1980

Israeli footballer (born 1980)

Yossi Sarid

b. 1940

Israeli politician (1940–2015)

Yōsuke Matsuoka

Japanese politician (1880–1946)

You Sano

b. 1928