Leading Figures in History

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

62243 persons found

Xenophon Stratigos

b. 1869

Xenophon Zolotas

b. 1904

Greek economist (1904–2004)

Xherdan Shaqiri

b. 1991

Swiss footballer (born 1991)

Xi Jinping

b. 1953

Leader of China since 2012

Xiahou Dun

Chinese Han dynasty general (died 220)

Xianfeng Emperor

b. 1831

Emperor of China from 1850 to 1861

Xiang Zhongfa

Chinese politician (1879–1931)

Xiao Ji

Chinese imperial pretender (508–553)

Xiao Qing

Chinese politician

Xiao Sagezhi

Liao dynasty empress consort (died 951)

Xiao Tong

Crown Prince of Liang Dynasty (501–531)

Xiaojun

b. 1999

Chinese singer (born 1999)

Xie Zhenye

b. 1993

Chinese sprinter (born 1993)

Ximena Armas

b. 1946

Chilean painter, drafter and engraver (born 1946)

Ximena Sariñana

b. 1985

Mexican singer-songwriter and actress

Xin Qiji

b. 1140

Chinese poet (1140–1207)

Xiyeon

b. 2000

South Korean actress (born 2000)

Xochitl Gomez

b. 2006

American actress (born 2006)

XQc

b. 1995

Canadian streamer (born 1995)

Xu Beihong

b. 1895

Chinese painter (1895–1953)

Xu Guangqi

b. 1562

Chinese intellectual (1562–1633)

Xu Ji

Chinese politician from Former Shu (d. 936)

Xu Linxia

Chinese communist (1904/5–1949)

Xu Xinyue