Leading Figures in History

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

62247 persons found

Paul Barber (field hockey)

b. 1955

British field hockey player (born 1955)

Paul Barras

b. 1755

French politician, nobleman and military officer (1755-1829)

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 Benedict

b. 1938

American actor (1938–2008)

Paul Bénichou

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

Paul Berg

b. 1926

American biochemist (1926–2023)

Paul Bern

German-born American film director, screenwriter, and producer (1889–1932)

Paul Bernardo

b. 1964

Canadian murderer and serial rapist (born 1964)

Paul Bernays

Swiss mathematician (1888–1977)

Paul Bettany

b. 1971

English actor (born 1971)

Paul Bevan

b. 1984

Australian rules footballer

Paul Biedermann

b. 1986

German swimmer (born 1986)

Paul Bitok

b. 1970

Kenyan long-distance runner

Paul Bley

b. 1932

Canadian jazz pianist (1932–2016)

Paul Boateng

b. 1951

British Labour Party politician (born 1951)

Paul Boffa

b. 1890

Maltese politician (1890–1962)

Paul Bonwick

b. 1964

Canadian lobbyist and politician

Paul Bourget

b. 1852

French novelist and literary critic

Paul Brady

b. 1947

Irish musician

Paul Breitner

b. 1951

German footballer (born 1951)

Paul Broadhurst

b. 1965

English professional golfer