Leading Figures in History

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

58072 persons found

Zhenzhu Khan

Khan of Xueyantuo

Zhong Huandi

b. 1967

Chinese long-distance runner

Zhou Guanyu

b. 1999

Chinese racing driver (born 1999)

Zhou Haibin

b. 1985

Chinese footballer

Zhou Ji (politician, born 1946)

b. 1946

Chinese mechanical engineer and politician

Zhou Xun

b. 1974

Chinese actress and singer (born 1974)

Zhou Zuoren

Chinese writer

Zhu Biao

b. 1355

Crown Prince of China from 1368 to 1392

Zhu De

Chinese general and politician (1886–1976)

Zhu Hongzhao

Zhu Jianhua

b. 1963

Chinese high jumper (born 1963)

Zhu Quan

b. 1378

Chinese prince (1378–1448)

Zhu Rongji

b. 1928

Premier of China from 1998 to 2003

Zhu Wen

Chinese warlord and Later Liang emperor from 907 to 912

Zhu Xi

Chinese philosopher (1130–1200)

Zhu Youyuan

b. 1476

Chinese prince (1476–1519)

Zhuo Yanming

Emperor

Zia Fariduddin Dagar

b. 1932

Indian classical musician (1932 – 2013)

Zia-ul-Haq

b. 1924

6th President of Pakistan from 1978 to 1988

Ziad Jarrah

b. 1975

Lebanese terrorist and 9/11 hijacker (1975–2001)

Ziaire Williams

b. 2001

American basketball player (born 2001)

Ziana Zain

b. 1968

Malaysian singer and actress (born 1968)

Ziaur Rahman

President of Bangladesh from 1977 to 1981

Zico (rapper)

b. 1992

South Korean rapper (born 1992)