Volta, Alessandro. 1745-1827. Italian physicist: electric battery 1800.

Vyshinsky, Andrei. 1883-1954. Russian statesman, prosecutor for Purge trials.

Wyeth, Andrew. 1917-2009. US realist painter. Christina’s World 1948.

Zhdanov, Andrei. 1896-1948. Russian Politburo member. Created Cominform. Restricted Soviet cultural activities.

Zosimus. 300. Alexandrian alchemist.