Leading Figures in History

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

62243 persons found

Zhang Zhong

b. 1978

Chinese chess grandmaster (born 1978)

Zhang Zuolin

Chinese warlord and politician (1875–1928)

Zhanna Pintusevich-Block

b. 1972

Ukrainian sprinter (born 1972)

Zhao Yanshou

Chinese general and politician

Zhao Ying

Chinese chancellor (885-951)

Zhao Ziyang

b. 1919

Chinese politician (1919–2005)

Zheng Cao

b. 1966

Chinese-American operatic singer (1966–2013)

Zheng Jie

b. 1983

Chinese female tennis player (born 1983)

Zheng Qinwen

b. 2002

Chinese tennis player (born 2002)

Zheng Zhengqiu

Chinese film producer (1889–1935)

Zhengde Emperor

Emperor of China from 1505 to 1521

Zhengzhang Shangfang

Chinese linguist (1933–2018)

Zhenzhu Khan

Khan of Xueyantuo

Zhong Huandi

b. 1967

Chinese long-distance runner

Zhou Guanyu

b. 1999

Chinese racing driver (born 1999)

Zhou Haibin

b. 1985

Chinese footballer

Zhou Ji (politician, born 1946)

b. 1946

Chinese mechanical engineer and politician

Zhou Xun

b. 1974

Chinese actress and singer (born 1974)

Zhou Zuoren

Chinese writer

Zhu Biao

b. 1355

Crown Prince of China from 1368 to 1392

Zhu De

Chinese general and politician (1886–1976)

Zhu Hongzhao

Zhu Jianhua

b. 1963

Chinese high jumper (born 1963)

Zhu Quan

b. 1378

Chinese prince (1378–1448)