Leading Figures in History

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

18354 persons found

Yun Hyon-seok

South Korean writer and activist (1984–2003)

Yuri Andropov

b. 1914

Leader of the Soviet Union from 1982 to 1984

Yuri Chesnokov (volleyball)

Russian volleyball player (1933–2010)

Yuri Dolgorukiy

Prince of Rostov and Suzdal (died 1157)

Yuri Kochiyama

b. 1921

American civil rights activist (1921–2014)

Yuri Shevchuk

b. 1957

Soviet-Russian singer (born 1957)

Yuri Susloparov

Soviet footballer (1958–2012)

Yuriko, Princess Mikasa

b. 1923

Japanese princess (1923–2024)

Yuriy Sedykh

b. 1955

Soviet athlete (1955–2021)

Yury of Zvenigorod

Grand Prince of Moscow

Yury Olesha

Russian author (1899–1960)

Yury Prilukov

b. 1984

Russian swimmer

Yury Semyonov

b. 1938

Russian economist and politician (1938–2024)

Yury Voronov (botanist)

b. 1874

Russian botanist

Yutaka Enatsu

b. 1948

Japanese baseball player

Yutaka Ozaki

Japanese musician (1965–1992)

Yuval Banai

b. 1962

Israeli musician (born 1962)

Yuya Osako

b. 1990

Japanese footballer (born 1990)

Yves Blais

b. 1931

Canadian politician

Yves De Winter

b. 1987

Belgian footballer

Yves Duhaime

b. 1939

Canadian politician (born 1939)

Yves Klein

b. 1928

French artist (1928–1962)

Yves Robert

French director (1920-2002)

Yves Saint Laurent (designer)

French fashion designer (1936–2008)