Leading Figures in History

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

62247 persons found

Paul Rusesabagina

b. 1954

Rwandan human rights activist (born 1954)

Paul Saagpakk

b. 1910

Estonian linguist

Paul Sabatier (chemist)

French chemist (1854–1941)

Paul Sacher

b. 1906

Swiss conductor, patron and billionaire businessman (1906–1999)

Paul Saintenoy

Belgian architect, teacher, architectural historian, and writer

Paul Sait

b. 1947

Australian rugby league footballer (1947–2023)

Paul Salamunovich

b. 1927

American conductor (1927–2014)

Paul Samson

b. 1953

Musical artist

Paul Samuelson

b. 1915

American economist and Nobel Laureate (1915–2009)

Paul Sandby

English mapmaker and painter (1731–1809)

Paul Sansome

b. 1961

English footballer (born 1961)

Paul Scarron

French poet and dramatist

Paul Schell

Former mayor of Seattle

Paul Schrader

b. 1946

American film director (born 1946)

Paul Scoon

b. 1935

Governor-General of Grenada from 1978 to 1992

Paul Scriptoris

German Franciscan mathematician, Scotist and professor

Paul Shan Kuo-hsi

Taiwanese Roman Catholic cardinal

Paul Shane

English actor and comedian

Paul Sharratt

Australian entertainer, American television producer (1933–2009)

Paul Sheahan

b. 1946

Australian cricketer (born 1946)

Paul Siefert

b. 1586

German composer and organist (1586–1666)

Paul Signac

French painter (1863–1935)

Paul Silas

b. 1943

American basketball player and coach (1943–2022)

Paul Simon

b. 1941

American singer-songwriter (born 1941)