Leading Figures in History

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

62243 persons found

Wang Anshi

Chinese Song dynasty politician (1021–1086)

Wang Chongrong

Warlord in the later years of Chinese Tang dynasty

Wang Chuqin

b. 2000

Chinese table tennis player

Wang Dongxing

Chinese general and politician (1916–2015)

Wang Guangmei

Chinese politician (1921–2006)

Wang Hao (chess player)

b. 1989

Chinese chess grandmaster (born 1989)

Wang Hao (race walker)

b. 1989

Chinese racewalker

Wang Hongwen

Chinese politician and activist (1935–1992)

Wang Houjun

b. 1943

Chinese footballer and coach

Wang Jianli

Wang Jingwei

b. 1883

Chinese politician (1883–1944)

Wang Jipeng

Emperor of Min from 935 to 939

Wang Junkai

b. 1999

Chinese actor and singer (born 1999)

Wang Kuang-hui

b. 1964

Taiwanese baseball player (1964–2021)

Wang Leehom

b. 1976

American singer, songwriter, actor

Wang Lingmou

Wang Liqin

b. 1978

Chinese table tennis player (born 1978)

Wang Pu (Tang dynasty)

Wang Sitong

Jin general

Wang Wanxing

b. 1949

Wang Xiaoshuai

b. 1966

Chinese film director and screenwriter (born 1966)

Wang Xinyu

b. 2001

Chinese tennis player (born 2001)

Wang Yafan

b. 1994

Chinese tennis player (born 1994)

Wang Yangming

b. 1472

Chinese official and philosopher (1472–1529)