Biographies

Ryosuke Amo — Japanese association football player (born 1983) Ryosuke Amo Brief encyclopedic profile of Ryosuke Amo (天羽良輔), a Japanese professional association football player, with background on naming, career context and where to find further informati…

Ryota Doi (Japanese footballer) Ryota Doi Ryota Doi (土井良太, born 27 August 1987) is a Japanese professional footballer. This article explains his name, general career context in Japanese football, and where to find official…

Ryota Moriwaki Ryota Moriwaki (born April 6, 1986) is a Japanese professional footballer, primarily a defender, who has spent his career in Japan's top leagues and has appeared for the Japan nati…

Ryota Takahashi (born 1986) — Japanese association football player Ryota Takahashi Ryota Takahashi (高橋良太, born 28 December 1986) is a Japanese professional association footballer. This article summarizes his identity, the naming convention, and the sporting conte…

Ryota Takasugi Ryota Takasugi (高杉亮太; born 10 January 1984) is a Japanese professional association football player. This article summarizes name, background, career context, research sources, and…

Ryota Tsuzuki Ryota Tsuzuki (born April 18, 1978) is a retired Japanese football goalkeeper who played for domestic clubs and made appearances for the Japan national team.

Ryozo Suzuki (鈴木良三) Ryozo Suzuki Ryozo Suzuki (born 20 September 1939) is a former Japanese football player who represented the Japan national team. His career belongs to the generation that helped shape modern fo…

Ryszard Bugajski Polish film director and screenwriter known for the censored drama Interrogation and other politically engaged films; his work addressed history, repression, and moral dilemmas.

Ryszard Czerniawski (1952–2019) — Polish lawyer, economist and capital markets official Ryszard Czerniawski Polish lawyer and economist Ryszard Czerniawski (1952–2019) worked as a journalist, served in the Ministry of Privatisation and spent over a decade as a senior executive at the War…

Ryszard Kapuściński: Polish reporter, travel writer and chronicler of power Ryszard Kapuściński Overview of Ryszard Kapuściński (1932–2007), his approach to reportage, key works and legacy as a Polish foreign correspondent and literary journalist.

Ryszard Parulski — Polish foil fencer, Olympic medalist and sports administrator Ryszard Parulski Polish fencer Ryszard Parulski (1938–2017) won Olympic team foil medals in 1964 and 1968, later served as vice-chairman of the Polish Olympic Committee, and is remembered for his c…

Ryu Gwan-sun: Korean Student Activist and Martyr of the 1919 Independence Movement Ryu Gwan-sun Ryu Gwan-sun, a young Korean student activist who led local protests in the 1919 March 1st movement, was arrested and died in custody in 1920; she is remembered as a national heroi…

Ryuichi Sakamoto: composer, pianist and electronic-music innovator Ryuichi Sakamoto Japanese composer, pianist and producer Ryuichi Sakamoto (1952–2023) shaped electronic, pop and film music through Yellow Magic Orchestra, acclaimed film scores and wide-ranging co…

Ryuichi Sugiyama Ryuichi Sugiyama (born July 4, 1941) is a former Japanese football player who represented the Japan national team. This article summarizes his career, era, and significance in Japa…

Ryuji Akiba Ryuji Akiba (秋葉 竜児, b. June 13, 1984) is a Japanese professional association footballer. This article outlines his name, public record, typical career pathways, and where to look f…

Ryūji Bando Ryūji Bando (born August 2, 1979) is a former Japanese professional footballer who played as a forward. He appeared for several J.League clubs and earned selections to the Japan na…

Ryuji Fujiyama (Japanese footballer, b. 1973) Ryuji Fujiyama Brief encyclopedia entry for Ryuji Fujiyama (藤山 竜仁), born June 9, 1973, covering his identity, career context, playing characteristics, and legacy within Japanese football.

Ryuji Michiki Ryuji Michiki (born 25 August 1973) is a former Japanese footballer who appeared for the Japan national team. This article summarizes his background, playing profile, international…

Ryuji Nagata — Japanese footballer (born 1972) Ryuji Nagata Brief encyclopedia entry on Ryuji Nagata (born March 28, 1972), a former Japanese football player, with context about his era, typical career paths and the role of players of his g…

Ryuji Sueoka Profile of Ryuji Sueoka (born 1979), a Japanese professional footballer who played in India from 2009 and was recognized by I-League coaches in 2011.

Ryūko Seihō — Japanese sumo wrestler and actor Ryūko Seihō Ryūko Seihō (1941–2014) was a Japanese sumo wrestler from Hanakago stable who reached the rank of komusubi and later became an actor, appearing in films from 1977 and on television…

Ryūnosuke Akutagawa: Japanese short story writer and literary innovator Ryūnosuke Akutagawa Ryūnosuke Akutagawa (1892–1927) was a Japanese short story writer known for psychological insight, modernist technique, and lasting influence on Japanese literature and emerging wr…

Ryūsaku Tsunoda — Pioneer of Japanese Studies at Columbia University Ryūsaku Tsunoda Ryūsaku Tsunoda (1877–1964) was a Japanese scholar who helped establish modern Japanese studies at Columbia University, produced foundational teaching materials, and mentored promi…

Ryuzo Hiraki — Japanese football player and manager Ryuzo Hiraki Ryuzo Hiraki (1931–2009) was a Japanese footballer who represented the national team and later worked as a manager, contributing to the development of postwar Japanese football.

Ryuzo Morioka — Japanese football player and manager Ryuzo Morioka Ryuzo Morioka (born 1975) is a former Japanese footballer known as a central defender who represented the Japan national team and later worked as a coach and manager in Japan's pro…

S. H. Kapadia — 38th Chief Justice of India S. H. Kapadia Biography and overview of Sarosh Homi Kapadia, his legal career, tenure as Chief Justice of India (2010–2012), jurisprudential approach, and legacy.

S. K. Shivakumar — Indian space scientist (1953–2019) S. K. Shivakumar Senior Indian Space Research Organisation scientist, long-time director of ISTRAC, awarded the Padma Shri in 2015; known for leadership in telemetry, tracking and mission support.

S. Truett Cathy: Founder of Chick‑fil‑A and Philanthropist S. Truett Cathy Samuel Truett Cathy (1921–2014) founded the Chick‑fil‑A restaurant chain, built a faith‑based business model, and supported education and family charities through the WinShape Foun…

S. M. Sharif: Patna Barrister and All-India Muslim League Activist S.M. Sharif S. M. Sharif was a Muslim barrister from Patna who took part in the All-India Muslim League and served on the Working Committee that drafted the Lahore Resolution (March 1940).

Saadat Husain (1946–2020) Saadat Husain Saadat Husain was a senior Bangladeshi civil servant who chaired the Bangladesh Public Service Commission from 2007 to 2011. Born in Noakhali, he played a role in public recruitmen…

Saadi (Saadi Shirazi) — Persian Poet and Moralist Saadi Saadi (1184–1291) was a Persian poet and prose writer from Shiraz, best known for the didactic Bostan and the elegant Golestan, works of moral reflection, storytelling and humanism…

Saadia Gaon: Jewish Philosopher, Biblical Translator, and Rabbinic Leader Saadia Gaon Saadia Gaon (c. 882/892–942) was a leading Jewish scholar of the early medieval period: a philosopher, translator of the Bible into Arabic, grammarian, and head of a Babylonian aca…

Sabeen Mahmud — Pakistani social activist and founder of The Second Floor (T2F) Sabeen Mahmud Profile of Sabeen Mahmud, Pakistani social entrepreneur and human rights advocate; founder of Karachi community space T2F; murdered in 2015. Overview, work, impact, and aftermath.

Sabine Oberhauser Austrian physician and Social Democratic politician; served as Minister for Health and Minister for Women (2014–2017) and as a National Council member; died in 2017 after a public…

Sabri Yirmibeşoğlu Turkish army general and Secretary-General of the National Security Council (1988–1990); born 1928 in Foça, İzmir; later the subject of allegations relating to an attack on Preside…

Saburo Kawabuchi — Japanese football player, manager and administrator Saburo Kawabuchi Saburo Kawabuchi (born 3 Dec 1936) is a former Japanese football player and manager who became a leading administrator, credited with helping to create the professional J.League an…

Saburo Sakai — Japanese naval aviator and World War II fighter ace Saburo Sakai Saburo Sakai (1916–2000) was an Imperial Japanese Navy fighter pilot and ace, later a memoirist who became a Buddhist pacifist and reflected publicly on his wartime actions and res…

Saburo Shinosaki — Japanese footballer and Japan national team player Saburo Shinosaki Saburo Shinosaki (篠崎三郎) was a Japanese footballer who represented the Japan national team. Available records are sparse; this article summarizes known facts, historical context, an…

Sacco and Vanzetti: case, trial, and historical legacy Sacco and Vanzetti Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti were Italian immigrant anarchists convicted in a controversial 1921 murder trial in Massachusetts; their case shaped debates on justice, prejud…

Sachal Sarmast — Sindhi Sufi Poet and Mystic Sachal Sarmast Sachal Sarmast (Abdul Wahab Faruqi, 1730–1829) was a Sindhi Sufi poet whose verses and teachings emphasize divine love, human unity and religious tolerance; his shrine stands at Da…

Sachi Kagawa — Japanese football player Sachi Kagawa Sachi Kagawa (香川 幸) was a Japanese footballer who represented the Japan national team. Records about his life and club career are sparse; this article summarizes what is known and…

Sachiko Honda (1930–2020), Japanese professional Go player, 8-dan Sachiko Honda Sachiko Honda (本田幸子, 1930–2020) was a Japanese professional Go player who attained the rank of 8-dan and was long associated with the Nihon Ki-in, contributing to women's and profe…

Sadaharu Oh — Japanese baseball legend and manager Sadaharu Oh Biography of Sadaharu Oh, the Japanese-born baseball player of Chinese descent who holds the world career home run record and later became a prominent manager and figure in Japanes…

Sade (Helen Folasade Adu) — British-Nigerian singer and songwriter Sade Sade (Helen Folasade Adu) is a British-Nigerian singer-songwriter and frontwoman of the band Sade, known for smooth, soulful pop-jazz, hits like “Smooth Operator,” and a career spa…

Sadeq Tabatabaei — Iranian politician, academic and media figure Sadeq Tabatabaei Overview of Sadeq Tabatabaei’s life (1943–2015): roles in post‑revolutionary Iran as deputy prime minister, interior official, ambassador to Germany, university professor, writer a…

Sadequain — Pakistani painter and calligrapher (1930–1987) Sadequain Sadequain (1930–1987) was a leading Pakistani modern artist and calligrapher, known for expressive figurative painting, innovative Urdu/Arabic calligraphy and large public murals t…

Sadeque Hossain Khoka Bangladeshi politician and city administrator; served as mayor of Dhaka City Corporation (2002–2011) and was a vice chairman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party. Born 1952, died 20…

Sadou Hayatou (1942–2019) — Cameroonian politician and former Prime Minister Sadou Hayatou Cameroonian politician Sadou Hayatou (15 Feb 1942–1 Aug 2019) served as the country’s fourth Prime Minister from 26 April 1991 to 9 April 1992. Born in Garoua, he held senior roles…