Leading Figures in History

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

21506 persons found

Yang Shihou

Yang Shili

Tang Chinese general

Yang Ti-liang

b. 1929

Hong Kong judge (1929–2023)

Yang Wo

Prince of Hongnong from 905 to 908

Yankuba Ceesay

b. 1984

Gambian footballer (born 1984)

Yann Danis

b. 1981

Canadian ice hockey player (born 1981)

Yann M'Vila

b. 1990

French footballer (born 1990)

Yann Martel

b. 1963

Canadian novelist (born 1963)

Yann Tiersen

b. 1970

French musician and composer (born 1970)

Yannick Agnel

b. 1992

French swimmer (born 1992)

Yannick Noah

b. 1960

French tennis player & singer (born 1960)

Yao Yanzhang

Yarisley Silva

b. 1987

Cuban pole vaulter

Yash Johar

Indian film producer (1929–2004)

Yasir Shah

b. 1986

Pakistani cricketer

Yasmin Paige

b. 1991

British actress

Yasmina Reza

b. 1959

French actor and writer

Yasuhiko Yabuta

b. 1973

Japanese baseball player

Yasuhiro Nakasone

b. 1918

Prime Minister of Japan from 1982 to 1987

Yasuhito, Prince Chichibu

b. 1902

Japanese prince (1902–1953)

Yasumasa Morimura

b. 1951

Japanese artist

Yasunari Kawabata

Japanese novelist (1899–1972)

Yasuo Kuniyoshi

Japanese-American painter (1889–1953)

Yasushi Akimoto

b. 1958

Japanese producer and lyricist (born 1958)