Leading Figures in History

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

39107 persons found

Paul Barrere

b. 1948

American musician (1948–2019)

Paul Bartel

American actor and director (1938–2000)

Paul Bégin

b. 1943

Canadian politician

Paul Belmondo

b. 1963

French racing driver and actor (born 1963)

Paul Bénichou

French/Algerian literary historian & writer (1908-2001)

Paul Berg

b. 1926

American biochemist (1926–2023)

Paul Bernardo

b. 1964

Canadian murderer and serial rapist (born 1964)

Paul Bettany

b. 1971

English actor (born 1971)

Paul Biedermann

b. 1986

German swimmer (born 1986)

Paul Bitok

b. 1970

Kenyan long-distance runner

Paul Boateng

b. 1951

British Labour Party politician (born 1951)

Paul Boffa

b. 1890

Maltese politician (1890–1962)

Paul Brady

b. 1947

Irish musician

Paul Broadhurst

b. 1965

English professional golfer

Paul Broca

b. 1824

French physician, anatomist and anthropologist (1824–1880)

Paul Brown

American football coach and executive (1908–1991)

Paul Brunelle

b. 1923

Canadian country singer (1923-1994)

Paul Bucha

United States Army Medal of Honor recipient

Paul Burgess (athlete)

b. 1979

Australian pole vaulter

Paul Burke (actor)

b. 1926

American actor (1926–2009)

Paul Butterfield

American blues harmonica player (1942–1987)

Paul Callaway

b. 1909

American organist and choral conductor (1909–1995)

Paul Carige

b. 1973

Australian rugby league footballer

Paul Casey

b. 1977

English professional golfer (born 1977)