Leading Figures in History

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

62243 persons found

Zépiqueno Redmond

b. 2006

Dutch footballer (born 2006)

Zerkaa

b. 1992

British YouTuber (born 1992)

Zerna Sharp

American writer

Zero Mostel

American actor (1915–1977)

Zero Wing

b. 1960

1989 video game

Zev Siegl

b. 1955

American keynote speaker and presenter (born 1942)

Zeynab Begum

Fourth daughter of Safavid king Tahmasp I (r. 1524-1576), major Safavid stateswoman

Zhang Chengzhi

b. 1948

Hui Chinese writer

Zhang Chunqiao

Member of the Gang of Four (1917–2005)

Zhang Hao (figure skater)

b. 1984

Chinese pair skater (born 1984)

Zhang Hao (general)

Zhang Hao (singer)

b. 2000

Chinese singer (born 2000)

Zhang Jing (Ming dynasty)

Ming dynasty politician (died 1555)

Zhang Leping

Chinese cartoonist (1910–1992)

Zhang Li (Liao dynasty)

Zhang Lingfu

Chinese general of the National Revolutionary Army (1903–1947)

Zhang Wenwei

Zhang Xianzhong

b. 1606

Chinese peasant leader and ruler in Sichuan (1606–1647)

Zhang Xiong

Chinese military general and politician

Zhang Xueliang

b. 1901

Chinese general and warlord (1901–2001)

Zhang Yaokun

b. 1981

Chinese footballer (born 1981)

Zhang Ye (Later Shu)

Chinese official and general (died 948)

Zhang Yimou

b. 1951

Chinese filmmaker

Zhang Zhen (general)