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An ancient Indian sage and philosopher, Yajnavalkya is known for his contributions to Vedic philosophy and his dialogues in the Upanishads.
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Yajnavalkya's teachings in the 'Brihadaranyaka Upanishad' explore the nature of the self (atman) and ultimate reality (brahman), influencing later Hindu philosophy.
Yajnavalkya's dialogues with his wife, Maitreyi, are among the most famous philosophical exchanges in the Upanishads, highlighting the role of women in ancient Indian thought.
8th century BC (800–700 BC)
Yoshida Shoin
A Japanese intellectual and revolutionary of the late Edo period, Yoshida Shoin was a key figure in the movement to overthrow the Tokugawa shogunate and restore imperial rule.
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Yoshida Shoin founded a school that trained many of the leaders of the Meiji Restoration, which transformed Japan into a modern nation.
Yoshida Shoin was executed by the shogunate for his revolutionary activities, but his ideas and legacy lived on through his students.
19th century (Edo Period)
Yuri Gagarin
A Soviet cosmonaut and the first human to journey into outer space, Yuri Gagarin became an international hero and symbol of Soviet technological achievement.
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humble
pioneering
On April 12, 1961, Gagarin orbited the Earth aboard the Vostok 1 spacecraft, completing a single orbit in 108 minutes. His flight marked a major milestone in the Space Race.
Gagarin's famous phrase, 'Poyekhali!' ('Let's go!'), became iconic. After his spaceflight, he toured the world as a goodwill ambassador, but his sudden death in a 1968 plane crash remains shrouded in mystery.
20th century (Space Race)