Leading Figures in History

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

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Emperor Suzaku

Emperor of Japan from 930 to 946

Emperor Taishō

b. 1879

Emperor of Japan from 1912 to 1926

Emperor Taizong of Liao

Liao dynasty emperor of China from 927 to 947

Emperor Taizong of Song

Emperor of China from 976 to 997

Emperor Taizong of Tang

Emperor of China from 626 to 649

Emperor Taizu of Jin

b. 1068

Emperor of Jin from 1115 to 1123

Emperor Taizu of Song

Emperor of China from 960 to 976

Emperor Takakura

b. 1161

Emperor of Japan from 1168 to 1180

Emperor Tenmu

Emperor of Japan from 673 to 686

Emperor Toba

Emperor of Japan from 1107 to 1123

Emperor Uda

b. 867

Emperor of Japan from 887 to 897

Emperor Wen of Sui

b. 541

Emperor of China from 581 to 604

Emperor Wencheng of Northern Wei

Emperor of Northern Wei

Emperor Wu of Jin

Emperor of the Jin Dynasty from 266 to 290

Emperor Wuzong of Tang

Emperor of China from 840 to 846

Emperor Xian of Han

Emperor of the Han dynasty from 189 to 220

Emperor Xiaowen of Northern Wei

Emperor of Northern Wei Dynasty from 471 to 499

Emperor Xiaozong of Song

Chinese Song dynasty emperor from 1162 to 1189

Emperor Xingzong of Liao

Emperor of the Liao dynasty from 1031 to 1055

Emperor Xizong of Tang

b. 862

Emperor of China from 873 to 888

Emperor Xuanzong of Tang

b. 685

Emperor of the Tang dynasty from 713 to 756

Emperor Xuanzong of Tang (9th century)

Emperor of Tang China from 846 to 859

Emperor Yizong of Tang

Emperor of Tang China from 859 to 873

Emperor Yōzei

Emperor of Japan from 876 to 884